Amazon asks cities for secrecy in HQ2 race

In a CNBC exclusive, attendees at the annual U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting were tight-lipped about their plans for HQ2.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 26, 2018

Vermont city to use blockchain for land registry

Replacing existing paper processes with blockchain will make the system more secure and efficient.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 26, 2018

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Smart Cities Technology and Data

Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

London mayor seeks input on smart tech opportunities

The input will be used in developing the Smart London Plan, which will be launched at London Tech Week in June.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 25, 2018

Mobility in the public sector

Awingyu CEO Walter Van Uytven explains how governments should approach mobility so as to support their greater strategic initiatives.

Jan. 24, 2018

Dallas adds 6 smart programs to ‘Living Lab’ corridor

The projects include public Wi-Fi, smart irrigation, smart parking and a mobility initiative with Toyota.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 24, 2018

First cashierless Amazon Go store opens in Seattle

Amazon has smoothed out glitches in the futuristic store as one of the most anticipated retail concepts in years finally goes live. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2018

Report: Extreme weather, cyber attacks top 2018 global risks list

The World Economic Forum's report recommends increased resiliency to protect against threats.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 22, 2018

The state of smart city development in 7 charts

A survey of nearly 650 utility, municipal, commercial and community stakeholders from across the U.S. found significant trends and perspectives regarding smart city progress.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 18, 2018

Amazon unveils top 20 contenders for HQ2

Let the jockeying begin: Amazon will make a final decision this year after a deeper dive into each city's potential.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018

Google to expand cloud service with 3 new underwater cables

The Curie cable will connect L.A. with Chile, the Havfrue cable will connect the U.S. East Coast with Ireland and Denmark, and the HK-G cable will connect hubs in the Pacific. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 18, 2018

Data is the newest form of infrastructure

"Smart city projects must have a direct correlation to city performance, which means vendors need to think like a city," writes Seattle Smart City Coordinator Kate Garman.

By Kate Garman • Jan. 18, 2018

Apple to open a new US campus, add 20K jobs

While the move may sound similar to Amazon's announcement of a second headquarters (HQ2), cities may not be so quick to offer proposals or incentives.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 18, 2018

Denver to implement $12M smart technology transportation framework

The plan for connected city infrastructure and vehicles would improve safety and traffic flow.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 17, 2018

‘Textalyzers’ may help Chicago police reduce distracted driving

The devices would inform police if someone was using their phone when a crash occurred.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2018

Chicago learns from other cities’ experiences to develop CityKey

The all-in-one municipal ID card, designed for all Chicagoans, will be available this spring.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2018

GM to introduce no-pedals AV, pending DOT support

The automaker filed a petition with the DOT for its fourth-generation self-driving Cruise AV. If given the green light, the cars could hit the road as early as 2019.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 16, 2018

DC, New York lead world colocation market

About 59% of the world's colocation, or data center rental facility, revenue is held by 20 metropolitan cities.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 16, 2018

Cisco augments IoT platform with software, analytics

"The value of the data should directly reflect to how much security you have in your system," said Dan Kent, Cisco's public sector CTO.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 16, 2018

Bell Helicopter flaunts its flying taxi at CES

"The future of urban air taxi is closer than many people realize," said Bell Helicopter President and CEO Mitch Snyder.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 11, 2018

Ohio regulators approve Amazon/AEP discount rate arrangement for data centers

The arrangement will provide Amazon subsidiary Vadata a 10-year discount for its data centers operating in Ohio.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 11, 2018

Dallas partners with Ericsson for smart traffic solutions system

The system will allow for real-time traffic monitoring, traffic signal automation and automatic emergency services calls.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 10, 2018

AT&T will launch IoT service to monitor bridge, railway safety

The AT&T Smart Cities Structure Monitoring service will outfit city infrastructure with sensors to detect structural changes such as cracks or tilts.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 10, 2018

Cisco, Quanergy partnership will leverage LiDAR to promote safer cities

The Cisco Kinetic platform will utilize Quanergy's sensors and perception software to reshape transportation systems and overall safety.

By Andy Burt • Jan. 10, 2018

Ford's mobility service platform will help cities 'take back' their streets

The Transportation Mobility Cloud will use cellular vehicle-to-everything technology to enable communication between cars, buses, bike-share networks and other mobility modes.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 10, 2018

To build an inclusive smart city, look through an age-friendly lens

As the aging population expands, some cities are implementing strategic plans to ensure the needs of seniors are met — especially in terms of mobility and housing.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 9, 2018