Spain’s Santander, The City that Runs on Sensors
Buried under the streets of Santander, Spain—or discreetly affixed to buses, utility poles, and dumpsters—are some 12,000 electronic..
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Azerbaijan to Develop Gobustan as a “Smart City”
Today in the course of symposium “Insurance of risks in the field of alternative and renewable energy sources,” deputy director..
Rolta Has been Awarded the “Smart City” Project for Nanjing, China
Rolta today announced that it has been awarded the prestigious “Smart City” project for Nanjing, China, in preparation for..
How a Smarter City Works
Powerful new information systems are making new kinds of cities possible. In the following video from IBM, they set the stage for these new..
What is a City, and How Does it Get Smarter?
There is a clear need for a better dialogue — a learning cities approach — as outlined by my colleagues at the Academy of Urbanism..
Living Lab: Urban Planning Goes Digital in Spanish ‘Smart City’
Cities around the world aim to become “smart cities,” but in Santander, Spain, the goal has already become a reality. Thousands..
At the Mobile World Congress the Smart City Gets Connected
One of the biggest topics at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) this year was the “Connected City.” After all, an estimated 70% of the..
New Report from IDC Highlights Global Smart City Outlook
IDC Government Insights has released a new report that studies the future outlook for Smart City projects worldwide. The predictions..
OGC Sensor Web Standards and the “Smart City”
Sensors are everywhere. There are now thousands of sensors for every human on Earth. And there will be even more thousands in the future...
Are Urban Environments Best for an Aging Population?
Cities don’t always seem the most old-age friendly of places. Public toilets that few dare venture into; street-lights turned off by..
