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Glasgow to create Europe’s first ‘smart canal’
Written on 13 Nov 2018
Glasgow City Council has announced plans to implement a digital surface water drainage system on the 250-year-old Forth & Clyde Canal, creating Europe’s first ever ‘smart canal’ scheme. The £17m project…
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Next-generation connectivity: new research report
Written on 08 Oct 2018
Our Next-generation connectivity report is now available. Following an Economist Intelligence Unit research programme across 11 countries, the report looks at businesses’ anticipation of, readiness for and adoption of next-generation internet connectivity.…
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Smart city tech enables remote tracking of sportsground playing surface
Written on 03 May 2018
An Australian city is deploying smart city technology which will be used to remotely monitor the condition of the city’s sportsground. National Narrowband Network Co (NNNCo) has been chosen to…
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Maximising the smart cities opportunity
Written on 05 Apr 2018
Smart cities are designed to improve daily life for people who live and work in urban areas by making local services — ranging from waste collection to traffic management —…
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Essex and Hertfordshire join forces for trial of smart city technologies
Written on 13 Mar 2018
New smart city services will be trialled in towns across Essex and Hertfordshire thanks to a new partnership between the two county councils and technology firm Telensa. The project includes:…
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EIB initiative supports residential energy efficiency investments
Written on 01 Mar 2018
The board of the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a new initiative which aims to make investing in energy efficiency projects in residential buildings more attractive to private investors.…
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AI helps bricklayers work more effectively and reduce injury risk
Written on 19 Jan 2018
New research shows how artificial intelligence (AI) can help boost the productivity of construction workers while reducing wear-and-tear injuries. Using motion sensors and AI software, researchers at the University of…
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Smart City Millennials are more flexible on conference calls
Written on 12 Jan 2018
Millennial employees have grown up with technology, and they are adaptable when it comes to taking part in a conference call, according to research from Polycom. This potentially assists them with adapting…
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Smart tags on Port of Immingham road will aid future maintenance, says Highways England
Written on 12 Apr 2016
Highways England is trialling the use of smart tags as part of its £88.4 million project to improve access to one of the UK’s busiest ports. Contractors working on the…
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Glasgow to create Europe’s first ‘smart canal’

Next-generation connectivity: new research report

Smart city tech enables remote tracking of sportsground playing surface

Maximising the smart cities opportunity

Essex and Hertfordshire join forces for trial of smart city technologies

EIB initiative supports residential energy efficiency investments

AI helps bricklayers work more effectively and reduce injury risk

Smart City Millennials are more flexible on conference calls

Smart tags on Port of Immingham road will aid future maintenance, says Highways England

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