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‘Smart cities connect physical infrastructure with information technology, but are we ready for the accompanying Big Data and cybersecurity challenges?’ Asks Professor Kamal Bechkoum, Head […]

In the midst of a smart building revolution, smart, or autonomous, buildings are the end goal. The creation of smart buildings and cities which maximise […]

The latest edition of Smart Classes Digest, our bimonthly e-digest for Smart City-Region stakeholders and the Smart Classes community, is now available to read and […]

Air pollution is a ubiquitous problem. The WHO estimates that ambient air pollution accounts for an estimated 4.2 million deaths per year due to stroke, […]

Check out the first 2022 edition of Smart Classes Digest, our bimonthly e-digest for Smart City-Region stakeholders and the Smart Classes community! Issue #07 “Insights” […]

Waste crime is on the rise. Increasing numbers of individuals and organized criminals are targeting and stealing from clothing banks. According to the Environmental Services Association in […]

Edward Wilford has gathered opinions from IoT Analytics’ advisors on the most important IoT technology trends to watch in 2022: 1. IoT is developing into […]

It is no longer possible to discuss the future of transport without the question of autonomation being raised. The question of ‘how long’ until Autonomous […]

In October 2020, Sunderland was named the UK’s smartest city at the Digital Leaders 100 Awards. Sunderland’s journey to the top spot has been a […]

The pandemic has changed the concepts of sustainability derived from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals applicable to cities. In the West, we have gone […]

There’s a quiet revolution taking place, which you might not be aware of, and it’s primarily focused on the good old bus. Smart cities – […]

Welcome to the final 2021 edition of Smart Classes Digest, our bimonthly e-digest for Smart City-Region stakeholders and the Smart Classes community! Issue #06 “Insights” […]

Blockchain technology promises to be the foundational network layer for many systems underpinning successful smart cities. Smart cities are steadily garnering attention worldwide as they […]

Missed the recent edition (published Oct 6th) of Smart Classes Digest, our bimonthly e-digest for Smart City-Region stakeholders? Issue #05 includes the following “Insights” highlights: […]

Check out the latest edition of Smart Classes Digest, our bimonthly thought leadership e-digest for Smart City-Region stakeholders! Issue #04 “Insights” explore: How digital placemaking […]

The convergence of 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) is the next natural move for two advanced technologies built to make users’ lives convenient, easier, […]

Peruse the latest edition of Smart Classes Digest, our bimonthly e-digest for Smart City-Region stakeholders! Issue #03 “Insights” reveal: The evolution of predictive maintenance from […]

One of the first Hollywood depictions of a cyber attack was against critical infrastructure. It wasn’t a teenager accidentally taking control of nuclear command and control, […]