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Jon Glasco8 min read

The Circular Economy: Vision, Problems and Smart City Solutions

Our current economic model - known as a linear economy - is not sustainable. This is the warning we hear from scientists, ...
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Joe Appleton8 min read

What is IoT (Internet of Things)? Why is it important for Smart Cities?

Ever since the idea of a smart city was first introduced, Internet of Things technology has been a key pillar of smart city ...
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Drew Philp8 min read

What is the Future of Smart Education?

In many ways, schools are microcosms of our cities. Although often segregated by class, municipal public schools see nearly ...
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Lisa Smith8 min read

Amsterdam Smart City: A World Leader in Smart City Development

This smart city portrait provides an overview of the smart city strategy and intelligent solutions implemented in the City of ...
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Lisa Smith8 min read

Benefits of Open Data for Smart Cities

Open data could help accelerate the development of smart cities by connecting the people most capable of creating smart city ...
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Drew Philp8 min read

How Can Circular Economies Benefit Smart Cities?

At first glance, it may seem like comparing the cycle of the natural world to our current version of a capitalist economy might ...
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Joe Appleton2 min read

FIWARE Tackles The Open-Source Economy In Its Latest White Paper

Open-source innovation is at the forefront of ensuring that software-based processes, operational models, decision-making, and ...
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Joe Appleton9 min read

Smart City Poznan: An Innovation Hub In The Greater Poland Region

The city of Poznan is a rich and vibrant city in the west of Poland. Located on the banks of the river Warta, the city is home ...
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Joe Appleton10 min read

Smart Dublin: Future-Proofing The Irish Capital

Dublin is one of Europe’s most vibrant capital cities. Situated on the mouth of the River Liffey, this Irish metropolis has a ...
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Joe Appleton7 min read

Smart City Rotterdam: A Leading Light In Smart Innovation

The Dutch city of Rotterdam is Europe’s largest maritime port and one of the world’s most important shipping hubs. Often ...
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Lisa Smith7 min read

A Portrait of the Smart City Winnipeg: Driving the Smart Economy

The Forks, the number one tourist destination and historic site in Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba, overlooks the crossing of ...
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Lisa Smith9 min read

A Portrait of the Smart City Eindhoven

This smart city portrait provides an overview of the smart city approach and intelligent solutions implemented in the Dutch ...
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