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How are cities responding to extreme weather?

Cities are moving to protect residents and assets as heatwaves, floods and storms intensify, with four in five now facing climate hazards.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 10th Dec 2023

Urban Planning

How lessons from the past can guide the way for infrastructure

A 30-year push to close the infrastructure backlog would absorb resources from schools and police, Dr Matthew Birchall warns.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2023

Urban Planning

New Zealand cities losing their leaves

Urban trees and gardens are shrinking as intensification raises heat, flooding and liveability risks for New Zealand’s cities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Mar 2023

Urban Planning

Time to reclaim the streets for humans

Parents are being urged to back street redesigns that could make neighbourhoods safer for children to walk and play in.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 9th Oct 2022

Smart Cities

New global resource for local councils

The free platform gives councils rapid access to global case studies and market intelligence, helping officials find proven fixes faster.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022

Urban Planning

Climate goals need leadership and commitment

A High Court ruling has deepened fears Auckland Council’s climate plan may be sidelined as transport decisions cut emissions far too slowly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022

Global Stories

Cities stories

Smart Cities

Unlocking the potential of AI for good in smart cities

AI is set to transform urban living through Smart Cities, enhancing public welfare and citizen satisfaction while prioritising ethics and sustainability.

By SenSen • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Smart Cities

Juniper Research opens entries for 2024 Future Digital Awards

Juniper Research launches entry submission for the 2024 Future Digital Awards for Smart Cities and IoT Innovation, aimed at highlighting tech organisations pushing boundaries in connected, sustainable development.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

Smart Cities

Here's why a smart city needs to be a people-first city

Cities around the world are using video technology to improve safety and create a better urban life, as urban populations continue to rise.

By Marius Van Der Merwe • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023

Network Infrastructure

WE Cities: Driving change by empowering women entrepreneurs

Dell's 2023 WE Cities Index highlights progress and areas for improvement in supporting women entrepreneurs globally.

By Angela Fox • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2023

Internet of Things

Exclusive: How Pioneer Computers lives up to its name in ANZ

Pioneer Computers specialises in the design, development and manufacture of a range of ICT and IoT equipment and devices.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023

Unified Communications

Fortress Solutions partners with JBG SMITH for 5G Smart City

JBG SMITH will deploy cutting-edge digital infrastructure to deliver seamless connectivity and fuel innovation and new business models in Industry 4.0.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2023

Cybersecurity

Establishment of ASEAN Regional Computer Emergency Response Team

Feasibility Study on the Establishment of an ASEAN Regional CERT as a key initiative in strengthening ASEAN cybersecurity.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022

Gaming

Game review: Sweet Transit (PC Steam early access)

Team 17's Sweet Transit invites players to build a thriving colony in a world whereby trains are the only form of transport.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Cities stories

Inflation

Location data used to show boom of fast food sector across Australia

Aussie fast food sector witnesses a significant growth with 226 new store openings in 2023, led by major chains like KFC and Sushi Hub, reports GapMaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Hyperscale

Pulsant supercharges connectivity to 126 Scottish businesses

Pulsant is enhancing access to its edge compute infrastructure that connects The Crichton Trust's 85-acre campus to the Pulsant South Gyle data centre.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023