smart city
How the cloud helps cities become sustainable and inclusive
How the cloud helps cities become sustainable and inclusive
The technology transforming our environments to make them work for everyone
27 Apr 2022
Why urban transport urgently needs a digital makeover

Why urban transport urgently needs a digital makeover
Policymakers and city planners should harness a variety of technologies to revitalise the commute and boost sustainability
21 Apr 2022
Reimagining Edinburgh with cutting-edge smart city projects

Reimagining Edinburgh with cutting-edge smart city projects
With several exciting projects underway, what will Scotland’s capital city look like in five years’ time?
14 Apr 2022
The decades-old vision of “pervasive computing” is blueprinting today’s smart cities

The decades-old vision of “pervasive computing” is blueprinting today’s smart cities
As first alluded to in 1988, cities are becoming invisibly intelligent spaces, often entirely unbeknownst to us
22 Mar 2022
Vodafone and Ericsson complete UK's first 5G network slicing trial

Vodafone and Ericsson complete UK's first 5G network slicing trial
Network slicing allows businesses and app developers to carve out a ‘slice’ of the network suited to specific use cases
15 Mar 2022
Patching together the UK’s fragmented smart city landscape

Patching together the UK’s fragmented smart city landscape
Despite a lack of central government direction, disparate smart city projects are delivering rich successes and finding ways to stay connected
14 Mar 2022
Aldi launches its first checkout-free store in London

Aldi launches its first checkout-free store in London
The store uses facial age estimation technology provided by Yoti to verify the purchase of age-restricted products
18 Jan 2022
Curious Noses: Fighting climate change one garden at a time

Curious Noses: Fighting climate change one garden at a time
The IoT-powered Curious Noses project in Belgium aims to show the value of green spaces and how they are affected by climate change
4 Nov 2021
IT Pro 20/20: Using technology to create a better future

IT Pro 20/20: Using technology to create a better future
Issue 21 of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the newest innovations and projects shaping our interactions with the world around us
1 Oct 2021
UC Irvine selects Velodyne Lidar’s traffic-monitoring solution

UC Irvine selects Velodyne Lidar’s traffic-monitoring solution
HIMaC² will leverage Velodyne’s Intelligent Infrastructure Solution to improve road traffic safety and efficiency
28 Sep 2021
Digitising Leeds: How to build a smart city

Digitising Leeds: How to build a smart city
The return of an in-person Leeds Digital Festival coincides with a ratcheting up of plans to digitally transform the region
28 Sep 2021
Derq moves into Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program

Derq moves into Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program
Detroit-based start-up brings its AI analytics platform into the smart city mix
20 Aug 2021
Amazon devices to start communicating with each other by default

Amazon devices to start communicating with each other by default
From 8 June, Amazon devices will form low-bandwidth ‘Sidewalk’ networks with nearby units to avoid dropout and extend their working range
1 Jun 2021
UK and Thailand join forces to fuel smart city collaboration

UK and Thailand join forces to fuel smart city collaboration
30 UK businesses are taking part in the virtual trade mission to Thailand
17 May 2021
NCSC warns councils over ‘foreign influence’ in smart city projects

NCSC warns councils over ‘foreign influence’ in smart city projects
16-page report details cyber security and privacy risks of signing agreements with foreign state-backed companies
7 May 2021
The West faces “a moment of reckoning” in technology and cyber security

The West faces “a moment of reckoning” in technology and cyber security
GCHQ director Jeremy Fleming claims that future technologies are likely to be shaped by nations like China
23 Apr 2021
5G will accelerate cyber crime, predicts former White House CIO

5G will accelerate cyber crime, predicts former White House CIO
Speaking at Aruba Atmosphere '21, Payton warned the technology will lead to "massive cyber attacks" this year
13 Apr 2021
Leeds smart city plans described as 'akin to living under Stasi rule'

Leeds smart city plans described as 'akin to living under Stasi rule'
City council says it's committed to handling data ethically and securely
9 Apr 2021
IT Pro 20/20: Keeping the lights on

IT Pro 20/20: Keeping the lights on
The 14th issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the unsung heroes that have helped make remote work a success
1 Mar 2021
The IT Pro Podcast: Has COVID killed the smart city dream?

The IT Pro Podcast: Has COVID killed the smart city dream?
With city centres deserted, the utopian smart city vision may be later than advertised
12 Feb 2021
Hackers attempt to poison Florida water supply

Hackers attempt to poison Florida water supply
The cyber criminals infiltrated a treatment plant through TeamViewer and boosted Sodium Hydroxide to dangerous levels
9 Feb 2021
Connexin rolls out UK's first nationwide IoT network

Connexin rolls out UK's first nationwide IoT network
The smart city operator expands its LoRaWAN platform for use across all regions following successful trials in Yorkshire
16 Dec 2020
Build a greenhouse monitor with a Raspberry Pi

Build a greenhouse monitor with a Raspberry Pi
How do you improve a Raspberry Pi? By adding real-world sensors – here's how to get started with the Sense Hat
4 Dec 2020