Over the last ten years, widespread data flows have transformed urban areas into smart cities. This multi-step transformation was initially marked by extensive use of technological solutions, but the
The Swedish market is one of the world’s most advanced when it comes to energy transition. Its ambitious policy notably includes “prosumption”, in which each consumer also becomes a producer. Sweden applies this proactive program even in the design of buildings, which it increasingly turns into “prosumers”. “The concept of ‘prosumer’ is a neologism coined […]
The transport sector accounts for a large share of greenhouse gas emissions. With climate change an urgent priority, what levers can be pulled to bring new travel modes, particularly electric ones, to a mass market? What is the role of the various stakeholders, citizens, businesses and communities? What lessons can be learned from the Covid-19 crisis? Nicolas Planteau du Maroussem, managing director of the Greater Paris and North-East France Infrastructure […]
By collating building (BIM), geographic (GIS) and other data, City Information Modelling (CIM) looks at how smart buildings connect into the wider area and helps smart city developers make decisions. A prerequisite for the smart city, the concept of CIM involves modelling city or local information. It aggregates a large amount of data relating for […]
When it comes to buildings, there is much talk about energy renovation, but not so much about digital upgrades. As things stand, technology is still too recent and not widespread enough in existing housing stocks. That doesn’t mean, however, that digital renovation can’t be anticipated. Energy renovation may have become a commonly used term by […]
The creation in Ghana of Google’s first AI research centre in Africa illustrates the digital transformation under way on that continent. The change is structured around a number of digital activity hubs, the most dynamic of which include Accra, Nairobi, Lagos, Cotonou, and Casablanca. The opening of Google’s artificial intelligence research centre in Accra, Ghana […]
Specific – especially security-related – constraints must be addressed when integrating voice assistants in a work environment. Should a cloud solution provided by one of the major American suppliers be selected, or a local solution such as those offered by a number of startups? Alexa is listening to you. All the time. Amazon’s voice assistant […]
The capital of Estonia serves as a “smart city role model”, drawing the entire country in its wake. The success of its digital transformation rests on three pillars: accessibility, interoperability, and user-friendliness. History and geography could have conspired to hold Estonia back in its move to digital. But they turned out to be advantages. Forced […]
By using the multiple streams of data generated by sensors, the city of Vicenza in north-eastern Italy has an innovative tool with which to manage and improve digital services and develop new practices. Home to 115,000 people, the city of Vicenza in the Veneto region is currently testing smart city tools. Its goal is to […]