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Smart City models often overlook one key component – the people in them
Smart City projects are network, infrastructure and big data intensive. So how does this benefit ordinary people who live in them? Read more…
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Collaboration & telcos are words not generally spoken together. Until now
Say the words collaboration and telco and something seems wrong. For decades telcos worked alone, delivering pipes and connectivity. Read more…
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IoT connections are being boosted by COVID (with no sign of stopping)
IoT connections have been boosted by the pandemic and every report is pointing at the sort of increase that we were expecting six years ago. Read more…
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A new book that says the IoT is flawed, if not broken, is right – and wrong
It is hard to argue with the thesis that the IoT is flawed but the new book, written by Matt Hatton, is harsh in its judgements. Read more…
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Now HK protesters are declaring war on smart lamp posts
HK protesters attacked smart lamp posts that they think are facial recognition towers. They’re not, but this is why smart city projects must thrive on trust. Read more…
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Smart cities aren’t investing enough in cyber security: report
Smart city projects are cutting corners on cybersecurity investments, leaving smart cities woefully unprepared to cope with the growing threat landscape. Read more…
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5G’s real value may be as an enabler, especially for smart cities
To frame 5G around smart cities, we see how open data can drive smart city initiatives and what better technology to mine large amounts of data than 5G? Read more…
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Why mobile ticketing will take sports to the next level
Today’s sports fans want to watch the game on their mobile devices, with apps, across social media, with virtual reality devices and more. Read more…
Off the Wire
HKT and ASTRI set up smart city joint lab
HKT and Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) have established a joint laboratory to pursue advanced technologies and solutions for smart cities. The HKT-ASTRI Smart City Joint Laboratory will leverage ASTRI’s R&D Read more…
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KT reveals the fruits of its ‘Intelligent Boracay’ project
KT Corp says it has finished installing advanced ICT infrastructure on the Philippines’ resort island of Boracay as part of the government’s ‘Intelligent Boracay’ project. The project includes public Wi-Fi at White Beach, as well Read more…