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Securing Smart Cities From the Ground Up

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: Smart City network infrastructure demands a proactive approach to find vulnerabilities before hackers find them. Smart technology continues to change how people live and interact with the cities around them. The Smart City Conundrum. By Marie Hattar. SOURCE: Keysight Technologies.

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Orlando's journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience

GreenBiz

In 2018, Orlando became the first city in Florida to pass legislation that requires public disclosure of energy and water efficiency in buildings , and an ambitious goal of transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy city-wide by 2050. Imagine if every utility in the country made this commitment.

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Episode 221: Mapping biodiversity, repair and the circular economy

GreenBiz

We chat about potential business applications with Dawn Wright, chief scientist of geographic information systems software leader Esri. . Experts from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, ChargePoint, Smart City Columbus and the city of Oakland, California share tips at 1 p.m. Can't join live? EDT May 26. .

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Using KPIs to measure smart city progress

Axis Communications Sustainability Blog

There is a wide range of definitions for “what makes a smart city”. Another question that’s at least as important is “how do you create a city smart”. Because no matter what it means to you, a city needs a strategy to achieve that goal. Related to that, there’s the issue of noise exposure in cities.

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Improving livability in smart cities: How cameras and sensors add value

Axis Communications Sustainability Blog

This growth in urban populations has driven the adoption of technology in the management of city infrastructure and systems, with governments investing billions in so-called smart cities. Now the key question is: What makes a smart city attractive to its (potential) citizens? Smart city solutions.

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The promise and peril of digital urban mobility

Corporate Knights

The uncertainty orbiting around the MaaS sector reveals much about the promise, risk and peril of digital urban mobility, which is, arguably, the single most sought-after prize in the sprawling smart city industry. The post The promise and peril of digital urban mobility appeared first on Corporate Knights.

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Will Your City Be a Smart City Soon?

Daniel Burrus

Despite the apparent trade-off between privacy and efficiency, authorities across the globe are intent on becoming known for achieving smart city status and for the right reasons. The only positive aspect of ransomware is that it informs the user instantly of an infection. Businesses, local and state agencies, committees, etc.,