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As electric vehicles are more and more widespread, public charging stations are increasingly needed, with the consequent demand for monitoring and control systems

Designing an interoperable system is not such easy, but PE Smart Urban Network stands out as the most open IoT platform for urban applications

Ever thought street lighting might become the backbone of your smart, connected City? With PE Smart Urban Network, City managers can finally move away from multiple, non-integrated networks managing public services one by one

Autonomous vehicles for home deliveries are being tested in California, Arizona and other US states. A pervasive, multiapplication wireless infrastructure can enable such innovative urban services, and more

In the Industry 4.0 age, data need to be considered as a factor of production such as raw material, capital, labour, and energy

The traditional, linear consumption model has come to its limit. Thanks to smart technologies, the future is about Circular Cities

Marine litter is a real hot topic, but we shouldn’t forget that solid waste is a priority for most City managers too

While a foldable car saving up to 75% of standard parking space is being engineered in Israel, Smart Parking technologies offer an immediate, effective solution to urban congestion

Tokyo, Sydney and Copenhagen are the most reputable Cities in the world

The Industrial Internet of Things is expected to improve transparency within the global supply chain

Global IoT market is expected to grow to $520 billion in 2021. Pioneer IoT leaders are appreciating measurable results from their projects

Having every streetlight as a Wi-Fi hotspot may be difficult. PE Smart Urban Network enables both intelligent outdoor lighting solutions and pervasive Wi-Fi applications

Smart technologies can support utilities in better addressing the needs of low-income consumers

The availability of a reliable broadband network is the prerequisite for the realization of a truly smart vision

Some experts predict the rise of 5G will sentence Wi-Fi to death. However, the two technologies will probably coexist, serving different needs and use cases

City government does not have to be the sole funder and operator of every urban application. Smart technologies open the door to new public-private partnerships, boosting City economy and generating additional revenue streams for municipalities

NYC Crime Lab measured the impact of intelligent outdoor lighting on public safefy

In a circular economy, waste is a resource and businesses can leverage smart technologies to create sustainable solutions for Cities

The average US driver pays more than $3,000 a year for parking, that is a third of the total cost of vehicle ownership

Researchers from Tufts University announced a new system of device positioning in 5G networks, based on a self-localization algorithm

In Italy, public lighting generates overall annual costs for about 1.7 billion Euro, but power consumption per capita is about twice the European average

Other 2.5 billion people will move from rural to urban areas by 2050. As the world continues to urbanize, smart technologies and smart urban platforms will contribute to an efficient and effective management of vital services such as housing, transportation, energy distribution, education and healthcare

Public authority Smart Dubai successfully completed blockchain assessment and is ready to sell its own manual to other Cities around the world

Water-stressed countries are shifting from traditional to smart water meters to enhance the effectiveness of distribution networks while educating citizens to responsibly manage individual consumption levels

Smart technologies are largely changing agriculture and crop production. IoT mesh radio communication networks enable near real-time sensing of soil and crop conditions to adapt farming strategies to the changing conditions of the field

The more IoT sensors are deployed in Smart Cities, the greater security risks could be. Using blockchain and its secure, decentralized mechanism, Cities have the opportunity to bring connectivity to scale without compromising security in the process 

Everything you need to know about IoT in a simple, clear infographic

As 5G antennas will spread in Smart Cities, new synergies between network planning and urban planning will be needed

Sub-GHz wireless sensor networks provide superior performance where reliable data transmission over long distance is expected, even in complex industrial infrastructures or under challenging weather conditions

By implementing IoT technologies to improve public infrastructure and services, Cities can offer people a significant saving on their personal time in four key areas: mobility, healthcare, public safety and productivity

LPWA technologies enable metering and streetlight monitoring applications, but they are also disrupting IoT solutions for Smart Cities

When designing enterprise IoT devices, ensuring adequate performance and adhering to cost constrains is not enough

Cities are at the heart of the climate change debate and need to better manage availale energy resources. Microgrids projects and locally driven energy schemes come under the spotlight

The Internet of Things and the implementation of advanced device and data management platforms could contribute to make stations more attractive, pleasant and efficient for passengers and consumers

As the smart grid begins to live up to its full potential, utilities can transform from commodity providers into market makers that connect customers to a broad spectrum of services

Together, blockchain and the IoT could lead to a verifiable, secure and permanent method of recording data processed by smart IoT machines

Smart City technologies could secure an incremental economic growth of almost 3% and more than $20 trillion in additional economic benefits over the coming decade

As Cities are becoming smarter and technology investments are set to reach $775 billion by 2021, new jobs and career opportunities arise for tech professionals

While finished products get most of the attention at CES 2018, “ingredient technologies” such as 5G and artificial intelligence are the unsung heroes, setting the stage for exciting new devices and services in the years ahead

There are a number of pilot projects in the EU, leveraging blockchain technology for peer-to-peer trading, IoT appliance level control, and bitcoin enabled bill payment

The Internet of Things appeared all over the news throughout 2017. Which trends should we watch out in the next twelve months?

UK is working to become a world leader in shaping the burgeoning drone technology and its applications in urban life. The Drone Bill will be published in Spring 2018

The Australian government has announced a USD 6 million grant for a blockchain-powered smart utilities project in the city of Fremantle

Lowering energy consumption and increasing the share of energy produced from renewable sources means cleaner environment and lower bills for EU citizens

The Singapore Economic Development Board launched a diagnostic tool for companies to better understand the Industry 4.0, evaluate the current state of their facilities, and architect a comprehensive transformation roadmap

There are a lot of network communication protocols, but IP-based standards are the best option to ensure interoperability, scalability and future-proof investments

Dubai is investing to become the world’s first city running on blockchain technology. The initiative was awarded at the Smart Cities Expo and World Congress in Barcelona

Urban air quality has become an international talking point and many local authorities are looking at the introduction of low emission zones as a possible solution for smarter Cities

For the IoT to become a reality, the existing patchwork of 3G and 4G that currently powers the internet needs a total overhaul. The connectivity demands of a smart world require a 5G framework

Energy demand is expected flatten out and CO2 emissions to drop sharply, so the future energy system will require a smaller share of GDP

Leveraging available data to improve urban services is always to be recommended when designing a Smart City, and this is not surprising to us. 

Inrix study reveals there were over 1.35 million traffic jams in the past year on UK’s major roads, costing drivers about £9 billion.

The jobs market is mirroring the Internet of Things evolution and creating new career paths for graduates.

At the University of Washington in Seattle, a team of wireless systems experts is developing a long-range backscatter chip to run on low power IoT devices and enable communications over long distances.

Drones are having a transformative impact on how people live, do business and interact. But urban mobility won’t probably be their killing application.

Smart City are pushed to build an inclusive, resilient, and energy-efficient community, but also a solid and acknowledged reputation.