The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities
A curated American 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.
American Smart Cities News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
ITS America adds cyber zone to Detroit transport expo
ITS America to add a Cybersecurity & Data Zone at its Detroit transport expo, with 30 exhibitors and sessions on cyber resilience.
ITS America expo in Detroit to showcase cyber security
Detroit transport expo to spotlight cyber security and data protection as nearly 200 exhibitors unveil connected traffic and autonomous mobility systems.
VIOOH adds Orange Barrel Media & IKE screens to platform
VIOOH expands US programme with Orange Barrel Media and IKE Smart City, adding 2,281 screens across 27 cities as programmatic demand rises.
SwRI backs youth AI transport contest at Detroit summit
Southwest Research Institute backs Detroit essay contest inviting young innovators to reimagine US transport with artificial intelligence.
Detroit to host ITS America 2026 intelligent transport expo
Detroit will host the four-day ITS America 2026 Conference & Expo, spotlighting intelligent transport, AI and real-world tech deployments.
From "Too Bold" to “Catalyst': How one CRO builds the next generation of women leaders
Miovision's revenue chief turns “too bold” into a blueprint for mentoring women and reshaping leadership in mobility technology.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart Cities
Featured News
Expert Columns
From "Too Bold" to “Catalyst': How one CRO builds the next generation of women leaders
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
Face recognition for women in half niqabs: Common challenges and practical fixes
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Flexibility and interoperability are critical for next-generation advanced metering infrastructure
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Smart Cities News
SwRI backs ITS America youth drive on AI transport
SwRI backs ITS America's Future Leaders scheme in Detroit, funding low-cost access and AI essay contests on transport's next generation.
Aurigo forecasts AI-driven strains on US infrastructure
Aurigo warns surging AI demand will strain US grids, water and permits by 2026, forcing agencies to adopt real-time, data-led planning.
Edged gains approval for second waterless AI data centre
Edged wins Irving approval for a second 24 MW waterless AI data centre, promising high-density capacity without extra strain on water use.
Vail adopts agentic AI to boost safety, efficiency & sustainability
The Town of Vail adopts HPE's agentic AI to enhance public safety, efficiency and sustainability, running on a renewable energy-powered data centre.
Hyphastructure unveils edge cloud for real-time AI at the edge
Hyphastructure launches the first distributed edge cloud with Intel Gaudi 3, offering AI inference latency under 10ms for real-time applications at the physical edge.
WBA launches AFC platform for 6 GHz wi-Fi deployment
Wireless Broadband Alliance Services launches WBA Services AFC, enabling standard power Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band across the US via a cloud-based coordination platform.
H2O Vision shifts AI drowning detection focus to US
Ottawa-based H2O Vision is prioritising US sales of its AI drowning detection system as founder Justin Dyer says Canadian adoption is too slow.
Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres
Greening AI data centre coalition sets global benchmarks as pressure mounts over power, water and green finance for booming server farms.
Veolia launches global data centre resource service
Veolia targets booming data centre buildout with a single service to cut water use, waste and energy strain as regulators tighten scrutiny.
Autodesk launches Forma Building Design for Revit links
Autodesk debuts Forma Building Design to tie early schematic work more closely to Revit, with new carbon tools and cloud links.
Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range
Signify sets 2030 sustainability targets and expands Interact with four connected lighting products for buildings and outdoor networks.
Axis unveils unified security range across cameras, readers
Axis launches new cameras, thermal devices and access readers as it pushes unified security systems across IT-linked deployments.
AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief
DE-CIX Chief Executive Officer Ivo Ivanov says medical AI will depend on ultra-low latency links, edge computing and secure interconnection.
Milestone revenue rises to DKK 2.2bn on AI expansion
Milestone lifts 2025 revenue 10% to DKK 2.2bn as AI-led acquisitions, Nvidia tie-up and higher R&D spend drive intelligent video push.
Milestone launches AI tools for security video teams
Milestone unveils AI tools to speed video review, cut false alerts and anonymise footage for security teams facing tighter privacy rules.
Milestone unveils app platform & faster BriefCam AI
Milestone debuts XProtect App Platform and a faster on-premise BriefCam engine, promising smoother AI video analytics and fewer disruptions.
SenSen expands AI parking enforcement across Ontario
SenSen rolls out AI-powered parking enforcement across Ontario, as Toronto and nearby cities report big gains in safety and efficiency.
Open Point unveils unified engagement & stakeholder hub
Open Point has merged Social Point and Consultation Manager into a single platform to unify community engagement and stakeholder oversight.
Multiverse & Axelera partner to push AI to the edge
Multiverse and Axelera link compressed models with edge chips to run datacentre-class AI locally, cutting latency, power and cloud reliance.
Milestone boosts Hafnia with synthetic data, TaaS & VLMs
Milestone expands Hafnia with synthetic data, TaaS and VLMs to speed smart city vision AI training and cut bias in rare-event modelling.