When Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta took to the stage at the Skift Global Forum in September, one of the most headline-grabbing statements he made had to do with what he described as Hilton’s “Connected Room.”
Read MoreSince 2010, the Philippines national government has tried to address the country’s chronic infrastructure challenges, while maintaining strict fiscal discipline. The focus has been on initiating a series of reforms that some think has revived the country's P3 program. These reforms have resulted in the awarding of nine projects (with a total investment of US$3 billion). This P3 program's roll-out aims to support the government's intention to raise private investment in infrastructure from 0.4 percent of GDP in 2013 to 1.1 percent of GDP. Spending in infrastructure is expected to grow at around 10% a year during the next decade, reaching a total of US$27 billion per year by 2025.
Read MoreEquipping bustling metropolises with cutting-edge tech like the Internet of Things (IoT) can be a big money-saving move, according to a new ABI Research study commissioned by InterDigital's smart cities business, Chordant, in partnership with CA Technologies.
Read MoreEquipping bustling metropolises with cutting-edge tech like the Internet of Things (IoT) can be a big money-saving move, according to a new ABI Research study commissioned by InterDigital's smart cities business, Chordant, in partnership with CA Technologies.
Read MoreWhat are the different models used by successful P3s? On a global basis, the reality on the ground is that different models are in use in different sectors (transport, energy, etc.). This article looks at one type of PPP, the digital infrastructure focused investments that aim to upgrade broadband connections in both cities and regions.
Read MoreAfter the enactment of US tax cuts supposedly comes infrastructure spending.
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Smart cities are called such because they have adapted smart technologies that help urban life become more livable, efficient, and sustainable.
Read MoreA new world is rapidly approaching, and producing a modernized grid capable of making the smart cities of the future a reality is the first step towards achieving success in it.
Read MoreJim Nyquist likes to use the phrase “inflection point” when he talks about the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). An inflection point is when the direction of a curve changes in response to an event, resulting in significant change. The industrial manufacturing sector is at an inflection point right now, and in his role as President of Systems and Solutions at Emerson Process Management, Nyquist is at the center of the inflection point.
Read MoreGetting financial backing for smart city projects can be a challenge, so EY's George Atalla shares creative strategies that cities can use.
Read MoreThe idea of smart cities – infrastructure interlinked by software – isn’t new, but it’s undeniably cool. Who wouldn’t want to live somewhere where programs use data and evidence, not intuition, to actively improve their day-to-day lives?
Read MoreJuniper Research has revealed the UK’s top 10 smart cities, following a study that took into account a wide range of indices and metrics in order to reach a final ranking.
Read MoreQuantum computing, the frontier of computational development, is in critical stages of exploration, and the U.S. must work harder and invest more capital if it wants to be competitive with rivals, especially China, researchers told a Congressional committee on Tuesday.
Read MoreThe research highlights the progress made by Edinburgh in its 16-year smart city journey
Read MoreSmart cities, which were once confined to the realms of science fiction books, are rapidly becoming a reality all around the globe. Unfortunately, like all revolutionizing innovations, smart cities are developing their own unique challenges alongside of their perks.
Read MoreA CompTIA report shows that 6 in 10 US citizens are interested in living in a smart city, despite concerns about cybersecurity and budgetary constraints.
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