Smart Cities, Buildings & Infrastructure
How to achieve energy efficiency in commercial buildings
Sustainability and efficiency are nowadays at the top of the public agenda. Vendors, suppliers, customers and the public at large are looking at products and services through the lens of environmental change. Companies are striving to meet…
Collaboration opportunities between tech and cities during COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted cities and communities worldwide. From the loss of lives and interruption of essential day-to-day services, to disruption of the global economy, no one person, organization, or country is spared. Cities…
COVID-19 Inspired Competition Seeks City Resiliency Solutions
Leading Cities, in partnership with QBE North America, is pleased to announce the launch of The QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge powered by Leading Cities. The Challenge was developed to help accelerate innovations that foster a more…
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic – A collaboration framework for cities and solutions providers
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating and disruptive impact on cities and communities worldwide. From the loss of lives, interruption of essential day-to-day services, to disruption of the global economy, no one person, organization…
Smart buildings – what’s the value to smart cities? Part Two
Smart buildings incorporate advanced digital technologies, algorithms and analytics, to bring new and significant value to tenants, building owners and operators. These benefits range from increased tenant productivity and safety, lower operating costs, and higher satisfaction.…
Smart buildings – what’s the value to smart cities? Part One
Next generation technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and data science, are poised to transform today’s cities into advanced smart cities. These cities are more resilient, safer, healthier, economically vibrant,…
Smart Cities: From digital infrastructure development to integration
Over the past century, the world’s population has increasingly moved to live in cities. According to a June 2018 report from McKinsey & Company, cities are now “home to more than half of the world’s population,…
Securing the Continuity of City Operations During Coronavirus
As local governments around the world brace for the impact of Coronavirus and the need for employees to work remotely, Leading Cities is extending this year's AcceliGOV application deadline until the end of April. The Grand…
Smart Cities – what’s in it for citizens?
Connected technology is ushering in a new era of smart cities, which promises to improve the quality of life for billions of people around the world. Smart cities — which are using technology to make urban…
Blockchain for Smart Cities, Simplified
Blockchain technology is just beginning period of projected exponential growth. It has already become a go-to in global smart cities applications. In this report, I want to share with you why I believe blockchain could be…
AcceliGOV – Cities Compete for Protection from Cyber Attacks
As the formidable threat of cybersecurity looms over the majority of the world’s municipal governments, Leading Cities launched AcceliGOV. This global competition offers municipalities around the world the chance to compete for a pre-paid pilot of a…
‘Cybersecuring’ Smart Cities
‘Cybersecuring’ Smart Cities Are the fears of the public sector holding back progress and opportunities for improved quality of life created by smart cities? After more than a decade of exploration, discussion and advancement, the term…