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What is a ‘smart city’ and why should we care? It’s not just a buzzword

What is a ‘smart city’ and why should we care? It’s not just a buzzword

More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities and this share is expected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050. It’s no wonder “smart cities” have become a buzzword in urban planning, politics and tech circles, and even media. The phrase conjures images of self-driving buses, traffic lights controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) and buildings that […] … learn more→

Technology is not enough to create connected cities – here’s why

Technology is not enough to create connected cities – here’s why

The United Nations (UN) estimates that by 2050, 66% of the world’s population will live in cities. This creates an unprecedented pressure on cities around the world to optimise the standard of living for citizens, organisations and institutions. Cities such as Dubai, Singapore, Yinchuan and Copenhagen are experimenting with new technology and digital services to […] … learn more→