Hong Kong’s uncertain tech future
Previously an entrepôt for western technology firms, the city-state is being bound ever closer to the economy of mainland China.
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How is London’s tech boom shaping the city?
London's tech sector is enjoying an unprecedented investment boom. Research suggests this may exacerbate income inequality.
Tech City: The last days of Silicon Roundabout
Nearly a decade after David Cameron launched Tech City, Shoreditch has been dramatically transformed. But what is the initiative’s legacy?
Into the wild: How microgrids empower communities to lead grid edge innovation
For communities looking to achieve energy resilience and engage in the energy transition, an intelligently managed microgrid system can optimise flexibility, while cutting costs and carbon emissions.
Using AI to unclog urban traffic
Raquel Velasco, head of product at Vivacity Labs, discusses how video and data analytics are being used to tackle everything from air pollution to dangerous junctions.
Hotel brands driving EV charging forward
It is becoming increasingly common for hotels to offer electric vehicle charging on-site.
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Cities are becoming ‘smart’, but what does that actually mean?
The race for cities to become 'smart' has been heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic, but with cybersecurity and other considerations to take into account, a more cautious approach may be advisable.
Safe space: Redefining the resilient city
As we emerge from the pandemic, to what extent have interpretations of a more sustainable, citizen-centric and safer urban environment shifted – and what does best practice look like? Dave Hopping of Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Expo 2020 Dubai’s Nadimeh Mehra give us a glimpse of the future.
Why you’ll be hearing a lot less about ‘smart cities’
Growing backlash against big technology companies, combined with the pandemic, has led to diminishing enthusiasm for a term that once dominated the conversation around the future of cities.
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Is innovation really making cities better?
For all the emphasis on world-changing advances, the fact remains that most city governments lack even 1990s-level technology. It doesn't have to be that way.
How Covid-19 is shifting ‘smart city’ priorities
High-profile projects have been scaled down or scrapped. Instead, economic recovery and digital inclusion are the focus.
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