The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities
A curated UK edition of IndustrialDay 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.
UK Smart Cities News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Portsmouth tops heat vulnerability index for cities
Cities across Great Britain face worsening heat risk, with Portsmouth already most exposed and all 71 projected to be highly vulnerable by 2040.
LIVEX 2026 names Ryan Reynolds among Abu Dhabi speakers
Abu Dhabi's new liveability and investment expo will draw more than 1,500 investors alongside speakers from film, tech and city hall.
Broadband becomes key factor for Britons choosing homes
Poor broadband can now put buyers off a home altogether, with 23% saying slow service would make them walk away.
Latos plans AI-ready data centre for east Manchester
The canal-side brownfield scheme could reuse disused land while adding capacity for AI workloads closer to Manchester users.
Leeds consultancy hires 16-year-old for QR code project
A schoolboy has helped build a secure QR code device for a car park operator, after a Leeds consultancy gave him paid client work.
Ordnance Survey reports record revenue amid AI push
Demand for trusted location data lifted annual sales as utilities, councils and consumers used new services to cut risk and plan infrastructure.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart Cities
Ericsson launches NetCloud Private for regulated users
Data centre infrastructure market to hit USD $128bn by 2034
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Nvidia launches vision AI agent blueprints for industry
Bentley study finds digital gap in infrastructure resilience
Featured News
Expert Columns
Infrastructure under pressure: Why intelligence, not replacement, is the answer
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
From complexity to clarity: How AI is transforming UK local government
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Smart Cities News
Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth
The shift to enterprise AI has lifted Vection to its first full-year operating cash flow and a stronger pipeline worth more than AUD $10.6 million.
HID launches Signo Décor Reader for design-led spaces
Architects and building operators get a flush-mounted reader that keeps access control discreet while supporting cards, mobiles and remote updates.
Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water
By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.
Axis launches licence plate camera kits for traffic
Vehicle identification at car parks and roads is set to be simpler, as the kits process plate recognition on the camera itself.
NVIDIA expands open world models for physical AI development
Open models matter because robots and vehicles need task-specific tuning, and Nvidia is betting on Cosmos 3 to fill that data gap.
Iveda completes EU AI Act readiness for video analytics
The readiness push could help the Arizona-based group win European customers as regulators scrutinise video analytics more closely under the EU AI Act.
SoftTech marks 30 years in digital building systems
Its software has cut building approval times by up to 70% as authorities seek faster, more transparent planning processes.
Solihull Council appoints ICS.AI for AI discovery phase
The 24-week review will give Solihull Council an evidence base for AI spending, with hundreds of possible use cases under scrutiny.
Connected building systems pose growing cyber risk
Businesses risk building outages and wider network breaches unless they secure internet-connected systems, Restore Information Management has warned.
Automotive cyber vulnerabilities more than double in Q2
Greater exposure to remote attacks is worrying carmakers, as high-severity automotive cybersecurity flaws jumped to 161 in the second quarter.
Personalised fan experiences top 2030 World Cup study
Supporters want tailored journeys over stadium spectacle at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, as 40% backed personalisation in Designit's survey.
Parking price rises fail to cut demand, study finds
Cities need more accurate curb data after researchers found parking rates often rose without denting vehicle volumes in 60 US cities.
NVIDIA unveils AI tools for media, robotics & design
Newsrooms, designers and robotics teams are set to gain new AI tools as NVIDIA expands detection, agent and edge software at SIGGRAPH.
Synectics wins UK cyber security certification for Synergy
The certification could sway procurement decisions for critical infrastructure buyers weighing cyber assurance alongside surveillance performance.
Eluviant launches Aurora Flow AI for video surveillance
The new model is aimed at helping security teams spot complex threats in live CCTV footage, even in isolated networks without internet access.
Small cell deployments forecast to rise 9.1% by 2031
Rising demand for enterprise and outdoor networks is set to lift annual small cell shipments to 9.8 million units by 2031.
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.
World Cup tech draws UK fans' interest in stadium systems
UK supporters are taking a fresh interest in the sensors, cameras and robotic systems quietly shaping match decisions and stadium safety.
