Smart City

A Smart city is an urban area that uses different types of electronic Internet of Things sensors to collect data and then use insights gained from that data to manage assets, resources and services efficiently.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Ohio Bill Urges Gov’t To Adopt Blockchain
Ohio Bill Urges Gov’t To Adopt Blockchain
April 28, 2019  |  Blockchain

Blockchain got a boost last week after the Ohio House Of Representatives introduced a bill that would let state government agencies use blockchain technology. According...

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Connected Cars Hitch A Ride On Smart City Spending
Connected Cars Hitch A Ride On Smart City Spending
August 13, 2018  |  Ecosystems

They are siblings, the concepts of connected vehicles and smart cities. Tied together by data, sensors, algorithms, software and other technology, the two ecosystems are...

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Blockchain Goes Local (A Bit, Anyway)
Blockchain Goes Local (A Bit, Anyway)
August 08, 2018  |  Blockchain

Use cases are growing with blockchain, and while the headlines may focus on large-scale government initiatives and where distributed ledger technology (DLT) might be headed,...

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Alphabet’s ‘Smart City’ — Futuristic Appeal vs. Privacy Fears
Alphabet’s ‘Smart City’ — Futuristic Appeal vs. Privacy Fears
August 07, 2018  |  Google

Development officials in Toronto recently signed a development agreement involving a “smart city” concept backed by Google’s parent company – but the project still faces...

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Smarter Cities Built On Connected Citizens Bedrock
Smarter Cities Built On Connected Citizens Bedrock
March 01, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

How does a city become a ‘smart city’? In the February Intelligence of Things (IoT) Tracker™, PYMNTS spoke with Ian Slater, SVP of enterprise partnerships...

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NEW REPORT: Building A Smart City One Connected Citizen At A Time
NEW REPORT: Building A Smart City One Connected Citizen At A Time
February 28, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

Smarter cities start with smarter, more connected citizens. And several recent IoT developments are providing plenty of opportunities for citizens and consumers to get connected...

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Alibaba Tracker: Eye On The 2020s
Alibaba Tracker: Eye On The 2020s
January 04, 2017  |  Retail

This edition of the Alibaba Tracker begins with the news that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has placed Taobao, Alibaba’s online marketplace,...

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