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Dec. 12, 2017 -
Australia launches database for evaluating its largest cities
The system displays gathered information about 21 cities based on key productivity metrics.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Trendline
Smart Cities Technology and Data
Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.
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Moscow completes first phase of its sweeping redevelopment campaign
The city government says the high-tech renovations are part of the "world's largest urban redevelopment project" and points to benefits for citizens.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 5, 2017 -
Avis is testing an entire fleet of connected cars
All 5,000 cars at the Kansas City, MO test lab will share live data to improve renters' experiences.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 5, 2017 -
50/50: Global internet connection still has half of planet to reach
Companies are expected to invest about $6 trillion in IoT solutions by 2020, but unless network and security infrastructure are upgraded, IoT may be in trouble.
By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Hartford, CT police will soon use drones to chase criminals
The drones and new cameras are part of an expanded crime solving and mitigation program.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Infrastructure Advancement of the Year: LinkNYC
CityBridge is actively expanding an advanced, scalable and aesthetically appealing Wi-Fi kiosk network across the nation's largest city.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Civic Engagement Program of the Year: Gilbert, AZ Office of Digital Government
Since 2012, Gilbert's Office of Digital Government has become an information hub for residents — and a resource for other local governments looking to go digital.
By Cody Boteler • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
The Smart Cities Dive Awards for 2017
The 2017 awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These cities, companies and trends are transforming urban landscapes and shaping the future.
By Kristin Musulin , Cody Boteler • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Verizon to roll out 5G broadband service across select cities in 2018
Verizon estimates the opportunity for its upgraded services will affect approximately 30 million households nationwide.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Robots at the ready: Up to 375M workers in peril by 2030
Fear losing jobs to automation? The answer is setting workers up for career change before displacement occurs.
By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 1, 2017 -
IOTA launches secure data marketplace for IoT industry
The open-source blockchain company will create the secure marketplace for companies like Microsoft, Cisco and Samsung to share and profit from IoT data.
By Alex Hickey • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Opinion
Why a shared digital infrastructure is crucial for smart cities
As the world urbanizes and cities serve an increasing number of people, the importance of well-designed and robust infrastructure rises as well.
By Hanan Markovich • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Government of Canada launches Smart Cities Challenge
The pan-Canadian competition encouraging communities of all sizes to develop smart city concepts that will improve citizens' quality of life "through innovation, data and connected technology."
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The decentralized economy is inevitable. Cities now need to prepare for impact
Blockchain will not only impact trade, but will also radically impact governments and the communities they serve, according to smart city leaders.
By Sarah Wray • Nov. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Sewage-sniffing robots may be the solution to city opioid crises
Some cities are using robots and analytics to fight the opioid crisis at the street level — and below it.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 27, 2017 -
Opinion
Amid tech enthusiasm, we may miss an opportunity to humanize smart cities
Watching the enthusiasm around Bill Gates’ smart city plans, I couldn’t help but wonder: Is the way we’re talking about smart cities somehow putting our efforts at risk?
By Susanne Seitinger • Nov. 27, 2017 -
Construction execs: Technology can help close performance gap
U.S. executives indicate that integrated project management systems, followed by BIM, will deliver the greatest return on investment.
By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 27, 2017 -
Miami Mayor: City faces a 'new generation' of civic leadership
The newly-elected mayor proposed "smart, innovative and creative" solutions — including new system of government — to address city challenges.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Uber paid hackers to cover up a data breach exposing more than 57M users
The company's new CEO recently found out about the 2016 incident and initiated an investigation, notified affected drivers and communicated the incident with the appropriate regulatory bodies.
By Naomi Eide • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Oregon governor launches new cybersecurity initiative
Cyber Oregon increases awareness about cybersecurity while boosting collaborative efforts to protect data.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Columbus, OH alters plans for Smart City Challenge grant money
The city won $40 million from the 2016 challenge to be put toward a number of projects — four of which have now been removed.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How food banks use data to balance services on Thanksgiving — and year round
Many city food banks are using data to track changing community needs, both in terms of the number of people served and the types of foods needed.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 21, 2017 -
New NASA tool shows effects of melting glaciers on cities
The tool allows city planners — or anyone curious enough — to modify different variables and see how rising sea levels will affect different cities.
By Cody Boteler • Nov. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why data center construction is 'where the action is'
As the number of our connected devices increases, the need for more infrastructure supporting them is only going to grow.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2017