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Many people take the air they breathe for granted. Fumes and pollutants from industrial sites, diesel engines, and the burning of coal combine to form a thick, dusty haze that hangs over many of the world’s major urban centers, and the residents of...
Article - 07/27/2018
Active Region(s): India
Public SafetyChallenge statementBecome the safest, high-profile city in America TopicsSafe Neighborhoods and BusinessesEffective and efficient delivery of law enforcement, fire and medical, and judicial servicesFeeling of individual safety and...
Article - 07/27/2018
Active Region(s): North America
When it comes to smart cities projects, there’s what people are saying and what people are doing. Our monthly Inside Look series tracks the latter by examining what cities are planning, soliciting and buying. Below, you’ll learn about some of the...
Article - 07/27/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Finance and procurement
What do you think of when you think of public safety? Most of the time, we tend to think of crime, but that’s just one part of the equation. Earthquakes, gas line ruptures, and so on can also put lives at risk.While the threats may be different,...
Article - 07/27/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Public safety and security
Traffic congestion is a major headache for many cities experiencing steady population growth, and several approaches are being tried to mitigate it. A new approach from the University of Nevada, Reno that involves traffic simulators is demonstrating...
Article - 07/27/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Transportation, Computing resources
Finding your way in an unfamiliar environment can be an unnerving experience and in many instances available signage isn't much help. Have you ever been in an airport shuttle and worried about whether it was the right one for your departure gate?...
Article - 07/26/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Built environment, Connectivity
Smart technologies can reduce traffic accidents. Some applications designed with an eye toward improving mobility have the secondary effect of reducing harm. E-hailing, for example, provides a safe and convenient alternative to getting behind the...
Article - 07/26/2018
Active Region(s): India
The Smart Cities Council India and Andhra Pradesh Urban Infrastructure Asset Management (APUIAML) recently conducted a closed-door conference on ‘Eluru Smart City Development through Swiss Challenge Approach’ in Mumbai. With this, Eluru has become...
Article - 07/25/2018
Active Region(s): India
After warning signs are missed, a terrorist attack leaves hundreds dead. A hurricane unleashes catastrophic flooding and a chaotic evacuation. Wildfires roar into a city, leaving residents only minutes to escape. These nightmare scenarios are hard...
Article - 07/25/2018
Active Region(s): India
I. Smart Communities DefinedSmart Communities are comprised of people who are committed to improving their community and working together to make smart decisions for the future. Those decisions include implementation of technological solutions that...
Article - 07/25/2018
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Focus area: MobilityChallenge statementSouthern Nevada’s population is currently just over 2 million residents and by 2045, it is projected to be close to 3 million. Our roadways are already reaching capacity and we simply cannot continue to build...
Article - 07/25/2018
Active Region(s): Main, North America
TIMETOPICS 8:00 amRegistration8:30 amWelcoming Remarks8:45 amWorkshop Introduction8:55 amSouthern Nevada Smart Cities Vision9:25 amSetting the Smart Cities Context – Tools, Tips and Best Practices10:00 amBREAK10:20 amDeep Dive Briefing Topic 1:...
Article - 07/24/2018
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Varanasi Nagar Nigam (VNN) will install Geographical Information System (GIS) and Management Information System for the city under the Ganga Action Plan-II. The project is part of the institutional development program, financed by Japan...
Article - 07/24/2018
Active Region(s): India
In 2016, global technology analyst Gartner pessimistically predicted that 60% of the world’s data initiatives would fail. By the end of last year, this number had been revised up to 85%.While it’s important to fail fast, no one wants to fail often....
Article - 07/21/2018
Active Region(s): Australia - New Zealand
Category: Analytics, Data management
By Michael Di MatteoOur visions for smart cities — with lush vegetated buildings, pristine living streams and lakes, and resilience to weather extremes — will be realised only if we plan for our most precious resource: water.In this article,...
Article - 07/21/2018
Active Region(s): Australia - New Zealand
Category: Water and wastewater, Policy and leadership
When you consider the assets that any council builds, owns and manages, it’s easy to focus on the bricks and mortar, the parks, gardens, roads and fleet. But there is an invisible asset that is arguably more valuable than those physical assets: data...
Article - 07/21/2018
Active Region(s): Australia - New Zealand
Category: Analytics, Data management
Today, it is expected that political leaders will look after the best interests of business and the community through competitive bidding processes that ensure they’re getting the best value from investing public money.As a result, governments have...
Article - 07/21/2018
Active Region(s): Australia - New Zealand
Category: Finance and procurement
Implementation of technological solutions to boost agricultural performances is not exactly a new concept. Smart tractors have been in active use across the globe for a fairly long time – along with various other Internet of things (IoT) tools and...
Article - 07/20/2018
Active Region(s): India
Yes Bank, India’s fourth largest private sector bank, announced partnership with 10 leading smart cities in India to launch an industry-first ‘Collaboration-as-a-Service’ platform to address urban development challenges. As a part of its newly-...
Article - 07/20/2018
Active Region(s): India
Belagavi is a prominent centre for manufacturing heavy machine tools and high-pressure oil hydraulics systems. The city is a strong industrial hub for machine shops catering to automotive manufacturing, especially crankshaft machining castings and...
Article - 07/20/2018
Active Region(s): India