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From consumer tech to Smart Cities, there are interesting news around 5G, artificial intelligence, and blockchain

The future of parking will be gateless, ticketless, and cashless, relying on device-generated, blockchain-powered data

There is an increasing demand for smart solutions to decongest urban mobility. Connected vehicles and open data platforms can accelerate the development of new applications by grouping innovative ecosystems

Gartner investigates the top 10 strategic technology trends for 2020

Electrification in Europe is progressing at a high speed, but rolling out the EV infrastructure might be more complex than expected

Smart investments can boost local economy by engaging innovative entrepreneurs and startups

The challenge of paying for smart projects should not prevent Cities from innovating

Traffic congestion worsens quality of life, and burdens local economy. Smart Parking can be a simple, but effective measure

In a more and more interconnected world, urban security and resilience are a priority for City governments

Interoperability enables Cities to streamline services and face budgetary restrictions

Local governments and urban services are vulnerable to cybercrime. Blockchain stands out as a performing and cost-effective solution to provide full device and data security, data integrity and validity

Interoperability can encourage IoT projects and generate the utmost value for people, Cities and businesses

A decentralised and somehow democratised energy system is getting a foothold in Europe thanks to accessible photovoltaic and solar installations, smart technologies and the blockchain

In their effort to build resilient, sustainable and inclusive communities, City leaders are increasingly looking at innovative procurement

Blockchain is being extensively piloted to improve a number of public services relying on accurate, secure, authentic and trustworthy transactions and information exchanges

In 2024, 5G technology will cover up to 65% of world population, and 5G networks will carry 35% of global mobile data traffic

New systems change the way pedestrians cross the street and reduce crashes at intersections

Energy utilities are leveraging data and smart technologies to position themselves as trusted energy advisors for commercial users and households

Technology-driven traffic mitigation solutions will contribute to ease chronic congestion in Cities and reduce the emissions footprint

EU Commission urges countries to leverage smart technologies for better waste management

As world population gets older, many Cities are discussing how to leverage smart technologies to become age-friendly

Cities seek sustainable micromobility systems, and continue to leverage Smart Parking as an effective contribution to traffic mitigation

Smart technologies are having a huge impact on the sports business

As energy generation and distribution get smarter, time of use tariffs spread globally

Smart IoT-based urban applications for public safety are flourishing

New scientific report explores the “digital twins” concept, which refer to a digital replica of the physical world

New index by Roland Berger ranks Vienna first among Cities with the most comprensive smart strategy, and the strongest implementation capabilities

AI can improve urban sustainability and quality of life. In Singapore, a team of researchers investigated the possibility to leverage AI for better, greener policy-making

The two countries have the best infrastructure to encourage e-drivers

Energy-efficient behaviours in households can be encouraged by combining smart technologies with gamification techniques

At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, 5G and open data models are among key topics for industry leaders and City managers

New index helps industrial companies to measure their current state of digitalisation, and identify gaps to be bridged

Cities are moving away from the manual management of parking facilities, and leverage IoT and cloud-based solutions to improve drivers experience and unburden traffic congestion

Interoperability is the best option to improve City services and achieve concrete, measurable results, while investing for a open, sustainable future

In Southampton, UK, collecting data about freight deliveries enables smarter decisions to make the City cleaner, safer, and more attractive

Drivers in Los Angeles spend on average 102 hours a year struck in traffic. Smart Parking solutions contribute to relieve congestion and improve quality of life

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