Many Brits still don’t know what a smart city is, despite massive investment

Although the concept of a “smart city” is now more than a decade old, the majority of Brits still don’t know what one is. This is according to a new report from video management software company Milestone Systems, which recently polled 2,000 adults in the country to gain insight into their understanding of smart cities and their advantages. Milestone Systems …

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Guiding the evolution of smart cities

The idea of the “Smart City” is a fashionable one. However, there is no common definition of what a smart city should look like. Diverse initiatives have been realized under the moniker of “smart solutions”, from the creation of green spaces to self-driving vehicles. The great variety and creativity of these initiatives demonstrates the enormous potential of smarter cities to …

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We’ll need to think smart ahead of Euro 2021

The European Championship is one of the biggest tournaments in football, with tens of millions watching the finals on television and tens of thousands flocking to stadia to watch the action live. The last time the Euros were hosted in England back in 1996, nearly 80,000 fans packed into the old Wembley Stadium to watch Germany beat the Czech Republic …

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Smart cities: Only as smart as their cybersecurity protections

President Joseph Biden wasted little time pushing an ambitious climate agenda to overhaul American energy policies, invest in green jobs and reduce American reliance on fossil fuels. Since taking office in January, he paused offshore drilling licenses and pledged to rejoin the Paris Agreement to limit global warming. The president still needs the support of a divided U.S. Congress, but …

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Paperless vaccination records – it’s smart to digitise the yellow card

The Carte Jaune or Yellow Card is an official vaccination record issued by the World Health Organization (WHO).  It is a type of ‘medical passport’ that is recognized internationally and may be required for entry to certain countries where there are increased health risks for travelers. Until recently, holidaymakers will have written down their vaccination status, or printed the details …

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The quest to differentiate in smart FM

There is no getting away from the fact that this year has been extremely challenging for the FM industry. But we should also take hope from the fact that whilst the pandemic will pass (in the hopefully not-too-distant future), the increased importance that businesses attach to FM and cleaning must surely remain. Business leaders have recognized the strategic value of …

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Why we shouldn’t be so quick to write off the potential of smart cities

Over the past decade, there has been an explosion of embedded sensors, mobile devices, high-speed wireless connectivity and advanced analytics within urban spaces. These have provided city agencies with a wealth of data and insights that resulted in the creation of the “smart city,” places where technology and data are used to enable better decisions that improve citizens’ quality of …

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The smart building cleaning vision

It’s hard to predict the long-term impact that Covid-19 will have on working practices in Europe and the knock-on implications for commercial real estate and workspaces. Dramatic reports about the demise of the traditional office are too simplistic. The longer the pandemic lasts, and with lockdown restrictions being re-imposed throughout Europe and the wider world, both employers and employees are …

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Consumers want AI-enabled smart homes, but not smart workplaces

Consumers want artificial intelligence (AI) in their homes, but not in the office, according to a new report from O’Reilly. The report, based on a poll of more than 2,000 consumers, asserts that people are excited about AI in the context of smart homes, security systems, travel recommendations and virtual assistants. However, when it comes to AI in the office, …

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Smart offices could soon replace remote working

The office of the future is likely to prioritize the health and wellness of employees, according to a new report for analyst house Gartner. The report argues that, once workers being returning the office en masse, many will have various health-related demands. Businesses, therefore, may be forced to transform offices into “smart, wellness-equipped office spaces”. This means integrating a number …

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