Cities that use Internet of Things tech in their infrastructure tend to draw in those big industries and startups from all ...

As local governments adopt new technologies that automate many aspects of city services, there is an increased likelihood of tension between the ethics and expectations of citizens and the behavior of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is the Lead Consultant of STEM Spark Solutions. Since 2011, the Smart City Expo World Congress has stood as the ...

The World Bank predicts a 70% urban population by 2050, driving the need for smarter cities and systems to run them. Projects in Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Singapore prioritize social and ...

Smart city innovation is accelerating—so fast, in fact, that distant visions of the future are now becoming present-day realities, transforming how communities live, work and play. At the heart of ...

Intelligent traffic lights adapt to real-time driving flow in cities around the world. Predictive safety systems prevent accidents before they occur. And data-rich ecosystems are optimizing everything ...