Play VideoBig data for big cities' transportation: Can it transform commuting?Greater Manchester is the latest city to put big data to good use, managing crowds in its transportation network.February 19, 2020 by ZDNet Editors in Smart Cities
Play VideoOptimizing public services: Cities that run their own operating systemSensors distributed across the city will allow the collection of real-time data to improve services, says the council.October 23, 2019 by ZDNet Editors in Smart Cities
Play VideoSmart city index reveals who's falling behind (London and NYC are laggy)Zurich has the smartest buildings in the world, and Melbourne, Australia has the best 4G coverage. So where does the US rank in the index of smart cities?February 16, 2018 by ZDNet Editors in Smart Cities
Play VideoWhy are Gulf nations investing heavily in smart cities?With urbanization well above the global average, a young tech-savvy population and a raft of major infrastructure projects, the Gulf region is helping pioneer the smart city model.September 25, 2017 by ZDNet Editors in Smart Cities
Play VideoBecoming a smart city: Five essential stepsEvery city has its own needs, based in part on the region and country where it is located. Here are the main components to consider before adding smart city technology.May 19, 2017 by ZDNet Editors in Smart Cities
Play VideoThe Postal Service and cities: A 'smart' partnership?The US Postal Service's physical network of vehicles carriers, and mailboxes could be used to also collect data for smart city projects.December 6, 2016 by ZDNet Editors in Smart Cities