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How Oxfordshire Is Using Low-Cost Sensors to Measure Safer, Greener Streets

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How Oxfordshire Is Using Low-Cost Sensors to Measure Safer, Greener Streets

The Smart Tech Monitoring, Preventing Flooding

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The Smart Tech Monitoring, Preventing Flooding

Miami-Dade County Turns to Smart Solutions, AI to Improve Recycling

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Miami-Dade County Turns to Smart Solutions, AI to Improve Recycling

AI Agents in Digital Twins: Bringing Promises to Life?

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AI Agents in Digital Twins: Bringing Promises to Life?

Nature as a Sensor: Rethinking Smart Cities, Utilities

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Nature as a Sensor: Rethinking Smart Cities, Utilities

Audio, the Forbidden Fruit of Smart Cities in France

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Audio, the Forbidden Fruit of Smart Cities in France

Why did the metaverse fail?

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Why did the metaverse fail?

High-resolution, Predictive Weather Data: The Next Step for Mobility

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High-resolution, Predictive Weather Data: The Next Step for Mobility

The State of the Smart Traffic Industry in 2026

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The State of the Smart Traffic Industry in 2026

Intertraffic 2026: Key Insights from the Event Floor

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Intertraffic 2026: Key Insights from the Event Floor

How AI-Powered Satellite Data, Can Increase Sustainability at Major Events like Olympics

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How AI-Powered Satellite Data, Can Increase Sustainability at Major Events like Olympics

V16 Beacons: Spain’s Most Controversial Connected Vehicle Initiative

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V16 Beacons: Spain’s Most Controversial Connected Vehicle Initiative

IoT Network Consolidation: How is it Happening?

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IoT Network Consolidation: How is it Happening?

Smart Mobility Investment Strategies: What to Expect in the Upcoming Years

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Smart Mobility Investment Strategies: What to Expect in the Upcoming Years

AI Helps City of Basel Keep Streets Clean

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AI Helps City of Basel Keep Streets Clean

Startup Chat: Powering Flexibility for the Grid of Tomorrow

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Startup Chat: Powering Flexibility for the Grid of Tomorrow

Smart Cities & Utilities in 2025: From Hype to Impact

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Smart Cities & Utilities in 2025: From Hype to Impact

Inside the Smart Tech That Predicts Volcanic Unrest

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Inside the Smart Tech That Predicts Volcanic Unrest

From Cameras to Insights: VisionAI Transforms Motorway Operations

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From Cameras to Insights: VisionAI Transforms Motorway Operations

How Oxford Is Turning Canal Pollution Into a Smart City Opportunity

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How Oxford Is Turning Canal Pollution Into a Smart City Opportunity

The Challenges of Smart Street Lighting: A US Utility Perspective

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The Challenges of Smart Street Lighting: A US Utility Perspective

Inside the Streets & Area Lighting Conference (SALC): Trends and Challenges

Attendees view street lighting fixtures and displays at the Streets & Area Lighting Conference (SALC) exhibition hall.

Inside the Streets & Area Lighting Conference (SALC): Trends and Challenges

Digitalizing Waste Management in Extreme Weather: Lessons from Lethbridge

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Digitalizing Waste Management in Extreme Weather: Lessons from Lethbridge

Why is GenAI failing?

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Why is GenAI failing?

Preventing Wildfires, from Grazing to AI

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Preventing Wildfires, from Grazing to AI

VR for Smart Cities, Utilities: Bop or Flop?

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VR for Smart Cities, Utilities: Bop or Flop?

The Tech Behind Tsunami Alerts: How AI and Sensors Save Lives

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The Tech Behind Tsunami Alerts: How AI and Sensors Save Lives

Exposomes: Where Smart Cities, AI, and the Scientific Community Meet

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Exposomes: Where Smart Cities, AI, and the Scientific Community Meet

Forget Hollywood, These Are the Robots Transforming Cities and Utilities

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Forget Hollywood, These Are the Robots Transforming Cities and Utilities

New Orleans Turns to AI for Major Events Like Super Bowl

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New Orleans Turns to AI for Major Events Like Super Bowl

Drones + AI: Building Efficiency’s Power Couple

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Drones + AI: Building Efficiency’s Power Couple

VivaTech 2025: Where AI Took Center Stage – But Is It Too Much?

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VivaTech 2025: Where AI Took Center Stage – But Is It Too Much?

IPv6: Promises and Possibilities for Smart Cities & Utilities

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IPv6: Promises and Possibilities for Smart Cities & Utilities

AI Legislation Hindering or Boosting Innovation?

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AI Legislation Hindering or Boosting Innovation?

The State of City Digitalization in Europe: Trends and Investments

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The State of City Digitalization in Europe: Trends and Investments

A National Blackout: Why and How the Power Grid Fails

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A National Blackout: Why and How the Power Grid Fails

AI Agents: Gamechangers for Cities and Utilities?

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AI Agents: Gamechangers for Cities and Utilities?

The Evolution of Smart Cities and Utilities in the US

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The Evolution of Smart Cities and Utilities in the US

Paris Olympic Village Testbed for Future-proof Cities

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Paris Olympic Village Testbed for Future-proof Cities

Cleveland Turns to Air Quality Sensors to Tackle High Asthma Rates

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Cleveland Turns to Air Quality Sensors to Tackle High Asthma Rates

Kansas City Water Turns Fire Hydrants Into Leak Finders

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Kansas City Water Turns Fire Hydrants Into Leak Finders

How AI-Enabled Cameras and Predictive Analytics Helped Fight LA Fires

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How AI-Enabled Cameras and Predictive Analytics Helped Fight LA Fires

Wrexham’s Strategy: Smart Tech to Revive Historic City Centre

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Wrexham’s Strategy: Smart Tech to Revive Historic City Centre

San Diego PD’s Controversial Smart Streetlight Project – What’s Changed?

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San Diego PD’s Controversial Smart Streetlight Project – What’s Changed?

Catalonia’s Smart Region Strategy

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Catalonia’s Smart Region Strategy

Smart City Insights Skyrocket with Satellites

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Smart City Insights Skyrocket with Satellites

Personal Safety App Becomes City Partner

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Personal Safety App Becomes City Partner

2024 Year in Review

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2024 Year in Review

AI Set to Change Water Plant Operations

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AI Set to Change Water Plant Operations

Smart Luminaires Partner Up with Small Cells in Brazil

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Smart Luminaires Partner Up with Small Cells in Brazil

Raleigh’s Digital Twin, Another Example of Tech’s Endless Opportunities

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Raleigh’s Digital Twin, Another Example of Tech’s Endless Opportunities

Austin Energy Steps Up Wildfire Prevention with Vision AI

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Austin Energy Steps Up Wildfire Prevention with Vision AI

Utility Strategy as Smart City Enabler

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Utility Strategy as Smart City Enabler

VC: Focus on the Problem Your Smart Solution Solves

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VC: Focus on the Problem Your Smart Solution Solves

Open Access Agreements Boost Connectivity in UK Cities

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Open Access Agreements Boost Connectivity in UK Cities

UK Turns to Digital to Monitor Wastewater Network

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UK Turns to Digital to Monitor Wastewater Network

US Election Special Report: What did Harris, Trump do for Smart Cities, Utilities?

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US Election Special Report: What did Harris, Trump do for Smart Cities, Utilities?

EU Launches First-of-Its-Kind AI Act

EU Launches First-of-Its-Kind AI Act

VisionAI Helps Boost Security During 2024 Olympic Games

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VisionAI Helps Boost Security During 2024 Olympic Games

Anglian Water’s Journey to Digitalization

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Anglian Water’s Journey to Digitalization

THE SMART D€AL

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The largest smart city and utility investment event

THE SMART D€AL

PortsToronto Uses Wastesharks to Keep Floating Rubbish at Bay

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PortsToronto Uses Wastesharks to Keep Floating Rubbish at Bay

Maui Adopts AI-enabled Fire Detection to tackle wildfires

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Maui Adopts AI-enabled Fire Detection to tackle wildfires

Curbing Noise Pollution with AI-Enabled Solution

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Curbing Noise Pollution with AI-Enabled Solution

Smart City Control Centres, Two French Cities’ Experiences

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Smart City Control Centres, Two French Cities’ Experiences

West Sydney Curbs Heat with Smart Irrigation

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West Sydney Curbs Heat with Smart Irrigation

Brussels’ Smart City Strategy – Part 2

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Brussels’ Smart City Strategy – Part 2

Facing Mandatory Residential Biowaste Separation with Smart Solutions

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Facing Mandatory Residential Biowaste Separation with Smart Solutions

Smart Parking Landscape Changes with New Players, Enforcement

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Smart Parking Landscape Changes with New Players, Enforcement

Mobility Data: New Paradigm for Smart Cities

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Mobility Data: New Paradigm for Smart Cities

Dublin’s Smart City Strategy and Future Plans

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Dublin’s Smart City Strategy and Future Plans

Orlando Digital Twin: Progress Report 1.5 Years After Launch

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Orlando Digital Twin: Progress Report 1.5 Years After Launch

UK Council Uses Smart Tech to Monitor Social Housing Indoor Air

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UK Council Uses Smart Tech to Monitor Social Housing Indoor Air

Digital Twins: Key tool to make utilities more resilient, efficient?

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Digital Twins: Key tool to make utilities more resilient, efficient?

US Electric Utilities Become Smart City Enablers

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US Electric Utilities Become Smart City Enablers

AI Mobility Solution Helps Sheffield Keep Air Quality in Check

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AI Mobility Solution Helps Sheffield Keep Air Quality in Check

Introduction to AI in Smart City Industry – Episode 1

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Introduction to AI in Smart City Industry – Episode 1

Exploring One of US’ Latest Electric Smart Meter Deployments

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Exploring One of US’ Latest Electric Smart Meter Deployments

Building UK’ Biggest EV Charging Hub with Unique Business Model

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Building UK’ Biggest EV Charging Hub with Unique Business Model

How New Orleans Plans for Resilient, Smart Future

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How New Orleans Plans for Resilient, Smart Future

How a London Borough is Using IoT to Curb Urban Flooding

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How a London Borough is Using IoT to Curb Urban Flooding

How the UK’s South West is Harnessing AI for Safer Roads

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How the UK’s South West is Harnessing AI for Safer Roads

Analyzing a Smart City Startup Series B Funding Round Success

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Analyzing a Smart City Startup Series B Funding Round Success

2023 Year In Review

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2023 Year In Review

Brussels’ Smart City Strategy – Part 1

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Brussels’ Smart City Strategy – Part 1

Unlocking the Future of Mobility Data: Challenges and Solutions

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Unlocking the Future of Mobility Data: Challenges and Solutions

TRAM Barcelona Improves Services with People Counting Solution

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TRAM Barcelona Improves Services with People Counting Solution

Smart Cities Industry: Challenges and What to Expect

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Smart Cities Industry: Challenges and What to Expect

New York City Launches Testbed for Smart City Solutions

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New York City Launches Testbed for Smart City Solutions

How Satellites are Helping Anglian Water Find Leaks

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How Satellites are Helping Anglian Water Find Leaks

The Smart Deal with Katrin de Proyart from Vizzia

The Smart Deal with Katrin de Proyart from Vizzia

Navigate the Charge: Analysing the EV Infrastructure Market

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Navigate the Charge: Analysing the EV Infrastructure Market

How Smart Solutions Help Cities Curb Effects of Heat Islands

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How Smart Solutions Help Cities Curb Effects of Heat Islands

Unveiling Dallas’ First Official Smart Community

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Unveiling Dallas’ First Official Smart Community

Smart Mobility Solutions Help Ostrow Wielkopolski Curb Pollution

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Smart Mobility Solutions Help Ostrow Wielkopolski Curb Pollution

Smart City Technology Enters Beach Arena

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Smart City Technology Enters Beach Arena

Newark’s Path to Smart City: Paving the Way for Transformation

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Newark’s Path to Smart City: Paving the Way for Transformation

Optimizing Street Lighting with Telco Network Data

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Optimizing Street Lighting with Telco Network Data

V2X Advancements and Peachtree Corners’ Pilot for Safer Roads

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V2X Advancements and Peachtree Corners’ Pilot for Safer Roads

How Smart Tech is helping Ensure San Francisco’s Accountability

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How Smart Tech is helping Ensure San Francisco’s Accountability

Inside New York City’s Innovative Urban Landscape

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Inside New York City’s Innovative Urban Landscape

Philadelphia’s Smart Traffic & Transit Strategy – Part 2

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Philadelphia’s Smart Traffic & Transit Strategy – Part 2

Philadelphia’s Smart Traffic & Transit Strategy – Part 1

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Philadelphia’s Smart Traffic & Transit Strategy – Part 1

Europe Tackles New Mobility Era: Hydrogen, EV, Urban Tolls, MaaS

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Europe Tackles New Mobility Era: Hydrogen, EV, Urban Tolls, MaaS

A Sneak Peek into Charlotte’s Smart City Strategy

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A Sneak Peek into Charlotte’s Smart City Strategy

Unraveling South Bend’s (Indiana) Smart City Strategy

Unraveling South Bend’s (Indiana) Smart City Strategy

Exploring US Smart Cities: Unveiling the Latest Trends

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Exploring US Smart Cities: Unveiling the Latest Trends

Spain is Betting on NB-IoT to Make Roads Safer

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Spain is Betting on NB-IoT to Make Roads Safer

How Reykjavik Optimizes Litter Bin Waste Collection, Location

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How Reykjavik Optimizes Litter Bin Waste Collection, Location

Data Sharing Enhances AMI Rollout for Cities, Utilities, Customers

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Data Sharing Enhances AMI Rollout for Cities, Utilities, Customers

The Smart Deal (Podcast) – Investment, Tech, and Smart Cities

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The Smart Deal (Podcast) – Investment, Tech, and Smart Cities

DeWi Networks in Shreveport Offer Free Internet & Smart City Apps

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DeWi Networks in Shreveport Offer Free Internet & Smart City Apps

Severn Trent’s Water AMI May Lead to More Connected Solutions

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Severn Trent’s Water AMI May Lead to More Connected Solutions

AVs and Smart Cities: Insights from the ServCity Project

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AVs and Smart Cities: Insights from the ServCity Project

Is eSim a Game-Changer for Utilities and Smart Cities?

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Is eSim a Game-Changer for Utilities and Smart Cities?

Exploring the Investment Strategy of a Silicon Valley VC at MWC23

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Exploring the Investment Strategy of a Silicon Valley VC at MWC23

Emerging Trends in Smart Cities from MWC23

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Emerging Trends in Smart Cities from MWC23

Using GeoAI to Calculate Wastewater Taxes in Cologne

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Using GeoAI to Calculate Wastewater Taxes in Cologne

How Smart Odour Sensors Can Help Waste Management Facilities

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How Smart Odour Sensors Can Help Waste Management Facilities

Computer Vision: Use Cases and its Future with IoT Sensors

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Computer Vision: Use Cases and its Future with IoT Sensors

Could Smart Solutions Make City River Swimming Safe?

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Could Smart Solutions Make City River Swimming Safe?

Shot Detection Solutions Protect Private & Public Entities

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Shot Detection Solutions Protect Private & Public Entities

People Counting, Use Cases and Monetization

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People Counting, Use Cases and Monetization

Valencia Targets Energy Efficiency & Light Pollution Reduction

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Valencia Targets Energy Efficiency & Light Pollution Reduction

How Road Monitoring Solutions Can Save Cities Money

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How Road Monitoring Solutions Can Save Cities Money

2022 Year in Review

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2022 Year in Review

What Role for Large Cloud Providers in Smart Cities & Utilities?

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What Role for Large Cloud Providers in Smart Cities & Utilities?

How a Game Engine is Powering Orlando’s Digital Twin

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How a Game Engine is Powering Orlando’s Digital Twin

Are Smart Poles Scalable to Entire Cities?

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Are Smart Poles Scalable to Entire Cities?

Digital Twins for Cities: From Hype to Reality?

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Digital Twins for Cities: From Hype to Reality?

Air Quality Data: A Holy Grail for Differentiation

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Air Quality Data: A Holy Grail for Differentiation

Las Condes’ Journey to Becoming a Smart City

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Las Condes’ Journey to Becoming a Smart City

What Future for Smart Street Parking in Transforming Cities?

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What Future for Smart Street Parking in Transforming Cities?

Utility Driven Connectivity for Cities: Potentials & Limitations

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Utility Driven Connectivity for Cities: Potentials & Limitations

Are Proprietary Solutions Delaying Smart Cities’ Development?

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Are Proprietary Solutions Delaying Smart Cities’ Development?

Catchup with Joaquim Alvarez from the City of Neom

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Catchup with Joaquim Alvarez from the City of Neom

What is MaaS and Who Are the Main Stakeholders?

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What is MaaS and Who Are the Main Stakeholders?

Will Computer Vision Kill the IoT Sensor?

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Will Computer Vision Kill the IoT Sensor?

What is Smart Prague about?

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What is Smart Prague about?

Is Barcelona a Smart City?

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Is Barcelona a Smart City?

What Can Cities Learn from Mercedes-Benz Data Platform?

Melina Kreischer discussing Mercedes-Benz Data Platform for Smart Mobility

What Can Cities Learn from Mercedes-Benz Data Platform?

Meet the Non Profit that is Matching Municipalities with Vendors

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Meet the Non Profit that is Matching Municipalities with Vendors

A Look at Philadelphia’s Advanced Lighting Fixtures

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A Look at Philadelphia’s Advanced Lighting Fixtures

Here’s why e-Buses in Madrid are Ditching Wired Charging

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Here’s why e-Buses in Madrid are Ditching Wired Charging

David Bruemmer on the Need to Look Beyond GPS for Autonomy

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David Bruemmer on the Need to Look Beyond GPS for Autonomy

A Look at a Digitally Driven Spanish Water Utility

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A Look at a Digitally Driven Spanish Water Utility

IoT & Road Infrastructure To Fix the Autonomous Car Debacle

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IoT & Road Infrastructure To Fix the Autonomous Car Debacle

IoT Monitoring for Urban Infrastructure: A Growing Necessity

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IoT Monitoring for Urban Infrastructure: A Growing Necessity

Goran Babusku: How to Select a Smart City Vendor

Goran Babusku, IoT, Smart City Delivery Lead at the City of Stonnington

Goran Babusku: How to Select a Smart City Vendor

How Are Small Australian Cities Embracing Smart Technologies?

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How Are Small Australian Cities Embracing Smart Technologies?

Why are UK water utilities switching to AMI Meters?

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Why are UK water utilities switching to AMI Meters?

How Are Smart Poles Making Their Way Into Cities?

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How Are Smart Poles Making Their Way Into Cities?

Solid State Lidar Opens Up New Opportunities for Smart Cities

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Solid State Lidar Opens Up New Opportunities for Smart Cities

Cities Deploy Blockchain – Is It The Real Deal?

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Cities Deploy Blockchain – Is It The Real Deal?

Can a Crypto-Powered IoT Network Connect Smart Cities?

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Can a Crypto-Powered IoT Network Connect Smart Cities?

Fighting Toxic Algae with Ultrasonic, IoT, Computer Vision

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Fighting Toxic Algae with Ultrasonic, IoT, Computer Vision

Meet Donna Moore, LoRa Alliance’s CEO & Chairwoman

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Meet Donna Moore, LoRa Alliance’s CEO & Chairwoman

Urban Digital Twins Hype Becomes Reality

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Urban Digital Twins Hype Becomes Reality

Tel Aviv Combats Two Water Challenges with One Solution

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Tel Aviv Combats Two Water Challenges with One Solution

Paolo Nesi: Wi-Fi Vs. Cameras for People Counting

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Paolo Nesi: Wi-Fi Vs. Cameras for People Counting

Florence Tracks Tourism Using Thermal Cameras & IoT Platforms

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Florence Tracks Tourism Using Thermal Cameras & IoT Platforms

Bret Hodne: Measuring road deterioration to improve security

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Bret Hodne: Measuring road deterioration to improve security

West Des Moines Discovers Big Value in Road Weather Systems

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West Des Moines Discovers Big Value in Road Weather Systems

Syliva Haack on urban resilience related to water infrastructure

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Syliva Haack on urban resilience related to water infrastructure

IFAT ’22: Circular Economy Shines Light on Smart Waste

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IFAT ’22: Circular Economy Shines Light on Smart Waste

DER Drives Data Opportunities for Smart City Vendors

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DER Drives Data Opportunities for Smart City Vendors

João Matos Discusses the Challenges of Wildfire Detection

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João Matos Discusses the Challenges of Wildfire Detection

Fighting Wildire with IoT: Sensors, Cameras & Software

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Fighting Wildire with IoT: Sensors, Cameras & Software

Matthew Driscoll: The future of the New York State Thruway

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Matthew Driscoll: The future of the New York State Thruway

Why Smart City Drone Innovation Isn’t Quickly Taking Off

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Why Smart City Drone Innovation Isn’t Quickly Taking Off

Mark Dancy on the effectiveness of a pay-as-you-throw program

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Mark Dancy on the effectiveness of a pay-as-you-throw program

Can Pay-As-You-Throw with Access Control Reduce Waste?

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Can Pay-As-You-Throw with Access Control Reduce Waste?

Paris Continues Smart Street Light Ambitions Under Cielis

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Paris Continues Smart Street Light Ambitions Under Cielis

Las Vegas City’s Digital Twin Deployment Challenges Explained

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Las Vegas City’s Digital Twin Deployment Challenges Explained

Self-Driving Roboat Could Soon Transform Vessels Everywhere

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Self-Driving Roboat Could Soon Transform Vessels Everywhere

Top Mobility Trends from Intertraffic ’22

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Top Mobility Trends from Intertraffic ’22

Cities See Value in V2X Data

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Cities See Value in V2X Data

Smart Parking Vendors Tackle EV Charging Efficiency

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Smart Parking Vendors Tackle EV Charging Efficiency

Mobility Sector Booming with Video Analytics

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Mobility Sector Booming with Video Analytics

Eaux de Marseille Leverages the Full Potential of IoT

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Eaux de Marseille Leverages the Full Potential of IoT

Securing a Smart City: What’s at Risk?

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Securing a Smart City: What’s at Risk?

Dublin’s Approach to Scalable, Cost-Effective 5G

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Dublin’s Approach to Scalable, Cost-Effective 5G

Ubiik CTO on Diversifying IoT Connectivity Technologies

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Ubiik CTO on Diversifying IoT Connectivity Technologies

Reducing the Environmental Impacts of IoT

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Reducing the Environmental Impacts of IoT

U.S. Cities Invest in Underground Waste Solutions

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U.S. Cities Invest in Underground Waste Solutions

Marseille Spots Clogged Gutters with Filling-level Sensors

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Marseille Spots Clogged Gutters with Filling-level Sensors

US Cities’ Smart Parking Projects – Roundtable Highlights

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US Cities’ Smart Parking Projects – Roundtable Highlights

Massive Public LoRaWAN Network Arrives in Florida

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Massive Public LoRaWAN Network Arrives in Florida

Angers, France: The Next Intelligent Territory?

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Angers, France: The Next Intelligent Territory?

Tampa’s $40M Transit Upgrade Goes Beyond Traffic

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Tampa’s $40M Transit Upgrade Goes Beyond Traffic

2021 Year in Review

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2021 Year in Review

Cascais, Portugal Makes Transit More Accessible with MaaS

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Cascais, Portugal Makes Transit More Accessible with MaaS

Surprising Reasons Why Cities Invest in Smart Cameras

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Surprising Reasons Why Cities Invest in Smart Cameras

Paris Tackles Growing Pressures On Its Loading Zones

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Paris Tackles Growing Pressures On Its Loading Zones

How To Deliver ROI on Smart City Initiatives

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How To Deliver ROI on Smart City Initiatives

Telecoms Take a Backseat, 5G Hype Fades

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Telecoms Take a Backseat, 5G Hype Fades

NYC’s Fleet Electrification Underscores Big Market Opportunity

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NYC’s Fleet Electrification Underscores Big Market Opportunity

German City Turns Smart Using Public & Private LoRa Networks

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German City Turns Smart Using Public & Private LoRa Networks

Keys to Success in Mobility and Smart City with Gianluca Longo

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Keys to Success in Mobility and Smart City with Gianluca Longo

Slovenian City Transforms Parking with AI-Enabled Cameras

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Slovenian City Transforms Parking with AI-Enabled Cameras

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