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• [New] By 2030, digital solutions such as smart manufacturing, smart agriculture, smart buildings, smart mobility, and smart energy can save over 12 gigatons of CO 2 equivalent in the global economy, or about one-fifth of total global emissions. Nature
• The Internet of Things (IoT) will continue being deployed in healthcare, agriculture, and smart cities, especially in the Middle East. The Gulf Time Newspaper
• In 2024, the landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT) will undergo a dynamic transformation, marked by influential trends set to redefine connectivity, operational efficiency, security, and smart city infrastructure. IntelliStride
• Amazon's Sidewalk network - a Wi-Fi network using Amazon Echo and Ring devices - could bridge the gap between the smart home and the smart city by providing long-range, low bandwidth to IoT devices. eMarketer
• Woven City is expected to feature 'smart homes' running almost entirely on hydrogen, reducing emissions so that the futuristic habitation, with its whopping price tag of £7.8 billion, will be as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible. Highways News
• Smart city infrastructure, including electric vehicle (EV) chargers, can be built into the poles providing new opportunities for Virgin Media O2 to further monetise its network in future. Virgin Media O2
• Flexible technologies like HD Hydro will form part of the UK's smart electricity grid, supporting the integration of more low-carbon power, heat and transport technologies, which BEIS estimates could save the UK energy system up to £40 billion by 2050. Robin Whitlock
• The manufacturing sector is poised to dominate private 5G network deployment, but other industries will soon catch up, including healthcare, logistics, energy, utilities, transportation, and smart cities - with 140 active projects in Europe alone. Capacity Media
• Capterra's Eduardo Garcia delves into the vital role of cybersecurity for smart cities, providing strategies for fortifying urban environments against evolving threats. Planning, Building & Construction Today
• Over the next seven years, 36% of benefits are expected to originate from the manufacturing sector, 15% from public administration and 10% from services, driven by applications in smart factories, smart cities and smart grids. it World Canada
• MMTC has expanded in 12 countries in Africa with a vision to build 18 smart cities and empower around 800 million people by 2050. Capital News
• In future, IKN Nusantara must be able to become a livable and lovable city, with the concept of a smart forest city, to achieve the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision. Antara
• The Rise of Smart Cities: One major trend that is expected to dominate the IoT landscape in 2024 is the rise of smart cities. TechBullion
• Smart cities in Africa will ensure that the continent combats climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. teleSUR
• LDES will be pivotal in delivering a smart and flexible energy system integrating low-carbon power, heat and transport, and 20 GW of LDES deployments between 2030 and 2050 could result in system savings of £24 billion (US$ 30.5 billion). Solar Media Limited
• Other Chinese technologies that may pose a threat include the increasing prevalence of Chinese rideshare companies and scanner technology that collects personal data, and the emergence of smart cities throughout the region where Chinese companies have a significant presence. Atlantic Council
• Hyundai's entrance into the realm of urban air mobility signals an exciting pivot towards smart cities where clean energy and innovative transport could redefine urban living. The Tech Edvocate
• The EU Climate-neutral and Smart Cities Mission (Cities Mission) is supporting 100 cities from the 27 EU Member States, and 12 cities from countries associated, or with the potential of being associated to Horizon Europe, in their transformation towards climate neutrality by 2030. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
• In 2024, the adoption of digital twin technology is expected to grow across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and smart cities. Java Code Geeks
• Honeywell announced the opening of a research institute for smart buildings in Shanghai which will focus on building IoT, energy saving, flexible energy use, digital intelligence operation and cross-system integration. China Briefing News
• As we stand on the brink of 2024, the concept of Smart Cities 2.0 promises a future that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technologies to enhance urban living. TechBullion
• Open Standards and Frameworks for smart transportation and climate action: By 2028, 60% of major cities will collaborate via regional ecosystems to standardize on ICT frameworks, leading vendors to adopt open standards and open APIs especially for smart transportation and climate action. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company

Last updated: 22 April 2024