Since the notion of a “smart city” is somewhat vague on its own, it helps to have a clear definition of what a smart city is and is not.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Since 2011, the Smart City Expo World Congress has stood as ...

If a smart city is defined as a civilization that uses technology to support the community, then the origins of this concept date back at least to the Neanderthals. While the concept has, of course, ...

As smart cities evolve from concept to reality, they are redefining how we think about urban development, particularly within the real estate and construction sectors. These urban areas envision a ...

Paul Rothman is the director of smart cities and internet of things at the New York City Office of Technology and Innovation. In this role, Rothman draws from his experiences in the private sector and ...

Trinamool Congress president and Nongthymmai MLA, Charles Pyngrope has asked the state government to conduct an internal audit of the Shillong Smart City projects. He said accountability must be there ...

The City of Brownsville in Texas has selected global digital business and IT services provider NTT Data to deploy its Smart Solutions and private 5G wireless connectivity solutions to enhance citizen ...

These principles can also guide China’s smart-city exports. City Brain style systems are being promoted internationally alongside digital infrastructure and cloud services. As more countries adopt ...