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These cities are best prepared for a ‘smart city’ future

Technology is developing faster than ever before. But are our cities keeping up? Whether it’s the exponential growth of artificial intelligence informing our daily lives and decision-making or the spread of IoT (internet of things), the increasing development of different forms of technology is moving faster with each passing year. But new technologies can only support…

ASEAN’s Dash to Net-Zero Finishing Line Aided by IRENA

Currently, nine out of 10 governments have pledged to achieve net-zero targets by 2050 Southeast Asia's growing economy and population will result in a large increase in energy demand by 2050. Along with this rise, the amount of CO2 emissions related to energy would double. IRENA estimates that the region can meet their growing energy…

Commercial buildings now have a new way to save energy, lower costs and reduce emissions with Ctrl+e’s suite of smart solutions

Designed and Manufactured in New York, Ctrl+e’s New Building Intelligence & Energy Management Platform Unlocks Actionable Insights Needed to Save Money and Eliminate Waste Ctrl+e, an innovative building intelligence and energy management company, today unveiled its transformative solution to one of the largest costs and environmental challenges commercial building owners face today: energy waste. Ctrl+e’s…

Teachers in Rosh Ha’Ayin Receive Athena Fund’s Digital Toolbox

We continue to raise funds and cooperate in creating educational materials with the aim of bringing ImagineBox to every school in the country School teachers in Rosh Ha'Ayin joined Athena Fund's "Digital Toolbox for Every Teacher" program. To date, Athena Fund has distributed laptop computers, tablets and iPads along with professional training courses to over…

Smart City San Francisco

San Francisco is known for its innovative technology and smart city initiatives Some examples of interesting innovations and technology that have been implemented in San Francisco include: Smart Transportation: implemented various smart transportation systems, such as the use of real-time data to optimize traffic flow, the implementation of a contactless payment system in public transportation, and…

New Aston University centre to pioneer low-carbon hydrogen production from biomass

Has received a £300,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation to develop the first integrated lab-scale The groundbreaking research centre will explore novel methods for green hydrogen production using biomass conversion. The state-of-the-art facility will elevate the university to the summit of hydrogen production research, enabling the UK to reap the benefits of renewable energy technologies and boost…

Paris, the World’s Most Powerful City Destination

Beijing is predicted to take the number-one spot by 2032. Cities Economic Impact Report analysed 82 cities around the world New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the French capital Paris as the world’s most powerful city destination but predicts it will be overtaken by Beijing by 2032. The report, sponsored…

Artificial Intelligence Identifies Long-Overlooked Raphael Masterpiece

A facial recognition analysis found that the faces in a mysterious painting are virtually identical to those in the artist’s “Sistine Madonna” When he bought the painting in 1981, art collector George Lester Winward was sure he’d stumbled upon a genuine Raphael. The mysterious, 37-inch-long work had no known artist. Looking into the faces of the…

Public-Private Partnership to Boost AgTech Efforts in Georgia, USA

Innovative strategies and technologies not only tackle the issues but also open the door for a more inclusive farming community The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (the Partnership) is a Georgia, USA-based public-private partnership with a mission of supporting innovation, opportunity, and shared economic success in the state and beyond. Public-private partnerships are often catalysts for…

Building smart cities requires action and cooperation

In one of Sweden’s fastest-growing cities, 190 stakeholders have joined forces to produce long-term local planning that ensures sustainable construction Malmö is one of Sweden’s fastest-growing cities. In order for growth to occur sustainably, a local roadmap for climate-neutral construction has been produced. So far, 190 stakeholders are affiliated with the roadmap, called LFM30. These…