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The drone industry can power new revenue streams and decarbonise key sectors 

The global drone market is experiencing explosive growth driven by technological advances and rising commercial demand. It’s projected that by 2030, the worldwide shipments of commercial drones will reach 9.6 million, with the UK alone expected to...

The ASICs at the heart of Smart City sensor technology

Cities account for more than 70% of greenhouse gas emissions despite making up only around 3% of the world’s landmass. In response, urban planners and developers are increasingly turning to technology to make our cities smarter and more sustainable....

How are Smart Transportation and traffic management solutions shaping urban mobility? 

With high focus and funding on urban projects, net zero goals and growing social pressure for accessibility, urban landscapes are rapidly changing across the world. The adoption of Smart Transportation and traffic management solutions is helping with this...

FIDO Device Onboard (FDO) certification programme is launched to improve deployments of Edge nodes and IoT devices  

The FIDO Alliance’s FIDO Device Onboard (FDO) technology allows Edge and IoT users to quickly and securely onboard devices, thereby reducing cost, time and risk. The FIDO Alliance launched its FIDO Device Onboard (FDO) Certification Programme,...

National Energy Foundation’s telephony transformation  

Camille Ruddle, Business Support Manager at the National Energy Foundation (NEF), provides valuable insights into the strategic partnership between the NEF and SaaSCom. This collaboration not only fosters healthier communities but also demonstrates a...

NTU to launch new £1.5m centre for sustainable construction and retrofitting

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) will invest £1.5 million into developing skills, research, training and consultancy to support the UK construction sector reach net zero. The University will launch the Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit...

Could Smart Streetlighting provide a way to overcome public infrastructure challenges? 

As IoT adoption rises, we hear from Phil Beecher, CEO and President of Wi-SUN Alliance, about the current use of Smart Streetlights and how they can benefit residents and communities.  The UN has revealed that by 2050 more than two-thirds of the global...

Harnessing AI and ML for enhanced public transport 

In this article by Giorgio Sarno, Senior Data Scientist, Stratio Automotive, we explore how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning systems can make public transport a greener and more reliable service, and a more obvious choice for commuters. ...

EV infrastructure: The only way forward is through intelligent collaboration 

We hear from Mark Winn, Head of EV Strategy, SMS, on the importance of collaboration to embrace and enhance the future of our EV infrastructures.   Not all EV charging infrastructure in the UK is currently fit for purpose. Those involved in the...

Transforming construction sustainability with real-time emission tracking 

In this article, we speak to Kristoffer Debois, VP of Software North America, Trackunit, about the intricate task of tracking emissions for both the evidence and insights on reaching sustainability goals. Particularly, in the construction sector where...

Striking a balance: Development and the protection of sensitive wildlife 

From mammals to insects, ensuring there is space and consideration for all inhabitants is a sign of a well-designed built environment. Among all our efforts for sustainability, whether that is focusing on waste and pollution or throwing funding at energy...

Construction and transportation sectors most targeted by cybercriminals 

ReliaQuest has launched its Annual Cyber Threat Report revealing the latest risks to organisations and how to guard against them – drawing attention to the construction sector as being the most targeted by cybercriminals. Mike McPherson, SVP of...