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Five key enablers for smart cities

Technological advances are paving the way for mass deployment of ICT by municipalities around the world Experts increasingly agree that the technological pieces required to build smart cities are now becoming available and at reasonable cost, paving the way for the broader adoption of ICT...

Five key enablers for smart cities

Technological advances are paving the way for mass deployment of ICT by municipalities around the world Experts increasingly agree that the technological pieces required to build smart cities are now becoming available and at reasonable cost, paving the way for the broader adoption of ICT...

Businesses lack clear IIoT implementation strategies

Many businesses lack clear IIoT implementation strategies, despite a majority viewing it as critical to future success. Understanding the potential of the industrial "internet of things" is one thing, implementing an IIoT strategy clearly another. There is indeed a disconnect between enterprises’ IIoT goals and their...

Feature Report: Smartening up the City – New technologies promise a breakthrough for efforts to improve urban living

As the world becomes more and more urban, mayors and municipalities are striving to make their cities smarter. In theory at least, information and communications technologies can keep traffic moving, detect and prevent crime, monitor the condition of roads, lighting, parks and other urban...

Smart cities are a wake up call

Sounding the alarm to prioritize innovation Austinites, Texans and Americans all have at least one thing in common; we like to look on the bright side. And there is good reason to emphasize the positive: America is the world’s top economic superpower; Texas, with its...

Feature Report: Smartening up the City – New technologies promise a breakthrough for efforts to improve urban living

As the world becomes more and more urban, mayors and municipalities are striving to make their cities smarter. In theory at least, information and communications technologies can keep traffic moving, detect and prevent crime, monitor the condition of roads, lighting, parks and other urban...

Smart cities are a wake-up call

Sounding the alarm to prioritize innovation Austinites, Texans and Americans all have at least one thing in common; we like to look on the bright side. And there is good reason to emphasize the positive: America is the world’s top economic superpower; Texas, with its...

5G breakthrough with new millimeter wave transmission record

Scientists in Germany broke a new millimeter wave transmission record, opening new possibilities for 5G. The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF in Freiburg, Germany, has set a new world record in millimeter wave transmission, transmitting at a data rate of 6 Gigabit...

Huawei signs smart city agreement with Dubai Police

The initiative is part of a strategy to make Dubai a smart city Huawei signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai to collaborate on a long-term initiative for the implementation of public safety technology as part of the larger smart city project ongoing in Dubai....

Huawei signs smart city agreement with Dubai Police

The initiative is part of a strategy to make Dubai a smart city Huawei signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai to collaborate on a long-term initiative for the implementation of public safety technology as part of the larger smart city project ongoing in Dubai....

Time for smart cities to prioritize air pollution

There is a compelling case for deploying LPWA networks to monitor local air quality in smart cities More than 3 million people die prematurely each year because of ambient air pollution caused by high concentrations of small and fine particulate matter, according to the World Health Organization....

Time for smart cities to prioritize air pollution

There is a compelling case for deploying LPWA networks to monitor local air quality in smart cities More than three million people die prematurely each year because of ambient air pollution caused by high concentrations of small and fine particulate matter, according to the World...

ITU and UNECE launch platform to promote smart cities

As the United Nations call for public policy to promote ICT innovation in urban areas, the ITU and UNECE  have launched an advocacy platform for smart cities. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) have launched the ”United...

Netherlands Railways deploys sensor network with Blip

With this newly deployed sensor network, Netherlands Railways will get data on passenger flows, which can be used to improve traveler experience and optimize the stations’ operations. Passengers are no longer simply passing through railway stations; they work, hold meetings, shop and eat there. At...

LoRa-based IoT networks gaining momentum with Samsung, Tele2 rollouts

Samsung and Tele2 will both deploy LoRa-based IoT networks, showing LoRa's increasing popularity. Or is it simply LPWAN gaining momentum? LoRa is gaining traction in the market as new LoRa-based IoT networks are starting to get deployed. Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom have partnered for...

Hitachi creates Internet of Things unit

The Japanese firm generated $5.4 billion in "Internet of Things" revenues from products and services last year Hitachi formed its Hitachi Insight Group in a move to drive the firm’s unified "Internet of Things" business and go-to-market strategy worldwide. The newly group is set to...

Hitachi creates Internet of Things unit

The Japanese firm generated $5.4 billion in "Internet of Things" revenues from products and services last year Hitachi formed its Hitachi Insight Group in a move to drive the firm’s unified "Internet of Things" business and go-to-market strategy worldwide. The newly group is set to...

Uber tests self-driving cars amid legislation changes

As self-driving cars are being tested, legislation on autonomous driving is starting to change. But, much remains to be done before driverless cars can become mainstream. It was only a matter of time before Uber brought self-driving cars onto the streets. On Thursday, the ride-hailing company...

Uber tests self-driving cars amid legislation changes

As self-driving cars are being tested, legislation on autonomous driving is starting to change. But, much remains to be done before driverless cars can become mainstream. It was only a matter of time before Uber brought self-driving cars onto the streets. On Thursday, the ride-hailing company...

Austin showcases smart mobility

Smart cities are often imagined as clean, convenient, connected utopias where traffic and resources flow smoothly and efficiently. That vision may never quite materialize, but some cities may need to at least move in that direction in order to survive. "The concept of being able...

Report: the top 5 smart cities in the world

Smart cities need good examples: a new report ranked Singapore as the top smart city in the world. But, four other cities in Europe and the U.S. are also doing a great job at deploying smart infrastructure. Juniper Research’s 2016 global ranking of smart cities ranked Singapore...

Report: the top 5 smart cities in the world

Smart cities need good examples: a new report ranked Singapore as the top smart city in the world. But, four other cities in Europe and the U.S. are also doing a great job at deploying smart infrastructure. Juniper Research’s 2016 global ranking of smart cities ranked Singapore...

VR for IIoT: Oculus used for crane operation system

VR for IIoT is coming: Hiab is planning to launch a crane operation system that uses real-time virtual reality video technology. The innovation offers safety and productivity gains. VR for IIoT has the potential to transform many industries by enabling remote operations. Thanks to virtual reality...

Benchmarking the development of a smart city

NICE, France – The concept of a smart city, along with the underlying technology and adoption strategies, were a key topic at TM Forum Live this week. But, as smart cities continue to gain traction, how can the industry gauge maturity and progress? In an...