
Smart city wireless networks – do open standards matter? (Reader Forum)
The initial hype around smart cities has now passed, with applications moving beyond early pilots and proof-of-concepts into commercially deployed systems. There is one major factor present in all of …

Nokia to supply private 5G to Etisalat UAE’s smart-city and Industry 4.0 clients
Nokia has signed a deal with telecoms operator E&, formerly Etisalat Group, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to deploy 5G private networks for enterprises in Abu Dhabi. The pair …

Houston selects Rubicon to improve waste and recycling services
RUBICONSmartCity is a cloud-based technology suite that helps city governments run smarter waste, recycling, and heavy-duty municipal fleet operations Rubicon Technologies announced that it has entered into a three-year …

Rogers Business launches new offerings for smart cities, smart buildings
Canadian company Rogers Business announced the launch of new offerings for smart cities and smart building using IoT technology. In a release, the firm said that the new offerings …

Project aims to use 5G, IoT to smarten Australia’s waste trucks
5G will connect IoT sensors, including cameras, on waste trucks A collaboration between Swinburne University of Technology and Brimbank City Council in Australia will result in an interconnected network of …

Tata Communications, Zain partner for smart city projects in Saudi Arabia
Indian company Tata Communications and Saudi Arabia operator Zain KSA announced they have entered a strategic engagement to carry out smart city initiatives in Saudi Arabia. With this collaboration …

Bell targets smart city projects in Canada with new partnership
Canadian operator Bell announced an agreement with compatriot firm Esri Canada, a geographic information system (GIS) provider, to create the Bell Integrated Smart City Ecosystem. This integrated solution …

City of Sunderland to install 5G city network for manufacturing, education, healthcare
The city of Sunderland in the northeast of England is bidding to be the “UK’s most advanced smart city” following an agreement between the city council and UK-based telecoms system …

Sony cooperates in smart city trial project in Rome
Sony Europe has announced its IMX500 image sensors with AI processing functionality are currently being used in three smart city trials being run by Envision in the municipality of …
Inseego to deploy ‘perfect fit’ 5G solutions for Georgia’s 500-acre tech park
Inseego will deploy its 5G solutions in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, a 500-acre smart city technology park equipped with real-world connected infrastructure. Inseego’s equipment will run on T-Mobile US’ Extended Range …