The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Smart Cities.
What to know about Smart Cities
Smart Cities are transforming urban living by integrating technology and data-driven solutions to improve transportation, safety, sustainability, and overall quality of life. This field encompasses a wide range of innovations such as IoT networks, intelligent lighting, data platforms, and AI-driven analytics that work together to make cities more efficient and responsive to the needs of their residents.
Exploring the stories tagged with 'Smart Cities' reveals the dynamic collaborations between technology firms, governments, and communities aiming to develop connected, secure, and sustainable urban environments. From advancements in transport technology and smart utilities to the deployment of digital twins and AI-enhanced public safety systems, readers can gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of modern urban development across various regions.
Whether interested in the technological infrastructure like 5G, IoT devices, or data centers, or the social implications such as citizen trust, privacy, and inclusion, the smart cities topic offers a comprehensive look at how innovation is reshaping our urban future. Delve into the collection to understand the trends, initiatives, and expertise driving smarter, more resilient cities worldwide.
Irish Smart Cities News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Microsoft Dream Space reaches 550,000 students in Ireland
The milestone comes as Irish schools widen STEM and AI learning, with 1,000 pupils showcasing projects on rural safety, inclusion and sustainability.
Esri Ireland conference spotlights geospatial future
The Dublin event drew 450 delegates as Ireland's infrastructure planners turned to location data for housing, transport and utilities decisions.
Esri Ireland to host Dublin GIS infrastructure conference
Up to 500 attendees will hear how geospatial data is being used to plan upgrades to Ireland’s energy, transport, broadband and water networks.
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Recent Smart Cities News
Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility
Connected cars are becoming core infrastructure for updates and safety, and Transatel's 5GAA entry puts it into standards talks shaping that shift.
French municipalities scale LoRaWAN beyond pilot projects
French councils are turning IoT networks into shared infrastructure for water, lighting and waste services, reducing costs and vendor lock-in.
Equinix & A2A to heat Milan homes with data-centres
Up to 21,000 homes in Milan could be heated by waste heat from Equinix's data centres, cutting emissions and boosting the city's network.
NVIDIA backs Verkada as AI security tie-up expands
The investment could speed up AI search and incident review for schools, factories and retailers using Verkada's cloud security platform.
Small Cell Forum urges EU to ease deployment rules
Fragmented municipal approvals are slowing 5G rollout, with the industry body saying clearer rules could cut delays for small cell deployments across Europe.
Wialon & Teltonika hit one million vehicles worldwide
The milestone points to growing demand for fleet telematics, with the firms saying their devices now help cut fuel use and emissions across 160 countries.
Patent filing backs privacy-preserving identity system
EU backers are seeking €74.3 million to roll out a system that proves a person was present without exposing personal data.
Hashgraph & Truesense file patent for privacy ID system
The filing could help organisations prove attendance or access without collecting names or locations, as Europe tightens digital identity rules.
Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service
Enterprises linking thousands of low-power devices across borders can now secure them without VPNs or on-device agents in Japan.
Data centres urged to reuse waste heat for housing
Planning approvals for UK data centres could be eased if waste heat is piped into nearby homes and offices for hot water and heating.
Small Cell Forum crowns 2026 Mobile Network Awards
Public safety, enterprise mobility and neutral host deployments were among the winners as the forum highlighted live commercial use of small-cell technology.
Nvidia expands Drive Hyperion with global robotaxi deals
New robotaxi projects in Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Europe and Saudi Arabia could help Nvidia turn Drive Hyperion into a standard platform for fleets.
Octave begins trading on Nasdaq after Hexagon spin-off
Shares in the software group now trade in New York and Stockholm, giving Hexagon investors access to the newly independent business on both markets.
SenSen & Turnstone partner on curb data for cities
Cities could gain clearer insight into parking demand and enforcement as SenSen and Turnstone join forces on real-time curb data across North America.
Dreame names Cristiano Ronaldo as global ambassador
The tie-up aims to lift the Chinese appliance maker's overseas profile as it broadens into more home products and competes in premium smart tech.
REPS raises USD $23.6 million to turn roads into power
A live Port of Hamburg pilot has drawn investor backing as REPS says its system can harvest energy from braking trucks and heavy traffic.
Bir signs deal to digitise Baku's Old City services
Visitors to Baku's UNESCO-listed Old City may soon use one app for navigation, tickets and payments under a new digital services pact.
Ingenico & Arrive strike global urban payments deal
Drivers and passengers could see faster card and wallet payments at kiosks in more than 30 countries as the firms begin pilot programmes in 2026.
bitsensing launches AIR4D radar for autonomous vehicles
Access to raw radar data could help self-driving fleets train software and move beyond tightly controlled pilot zones.