Singapore is pushing towards becoming the world’ s first Smart Nation, one that will improve the quality of life for individuals and business opportunities for enterprises. A new platform, data sensors, trials at JLD and industry collaboration will help Singapore realise its smart nation vision. Continue reading
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This interactive data visual illustrates the scale and speed of urban transformation that research by the International Institute of Environment and Development (IIED) has sought to document and describe. A guide to its use can be found underneath the visual. Continue reading
The Good Country Index tries to measure how much each country contributes to the planet and to the human race. Using a wide range of data from the U.N. and other international organisations, we’ ve given each country a balance-sheet to show at a glance whether it’ s a net creditor to mankind, a burden on the planet, etc. Continue reading
The 2014 Massachusetts Big Data Report: A Foundation for Global Leadership represents a foundational analysis of the regional Mass Big Data ecosystem and its position as a global leader in the expanding fields of big data, open data, and analytics. The report also seeks to provide an initial baseline understanding of the landscape of the Mass Big Data ecosystem and its challenges, opportunities, and strong potential for growth. Continue reading
The 2013’“2014 Mayors Challenge is an ideas competition for European cities’”a chance to win funding for a bold new solution to a major urban challenge. It exists to bring powerful new ideas to life’”not only to help your own city, but to encourage others to adopt creative approaches as well. Applications have been submitted and 21 cities presented their ideas in the Ideas Camp. Continue reading
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published a special report on smart cities, which focuses on the development of urban areas around the world that are using the latest technology to update their infrastructure and services. Continue reading
From New York to São Paulo, Beijing, and Ahmedabad, this short collection of essays, published by the Wilson Center, examines lessons learned about the application of smart city technologies in four countries experiencing profound demographic, environmental, and economic transformations. Continue reading