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HSBC plans climate tech funding push 

HSBC has announced that it plans to make $1bn of financing available to early-stage climate tech companies around the world.  The financing is expected to support start-ups to create a range of new solutions, including EV charging, battery storage,...

NICA shares vision for building cities of longevity at Smart City Expo in Barcelona 

The UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) presented its City of Longevity project at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.  Joined by a delegation of public and private sector organisations from North East England, NICA shared its...

Why local authorities are fundamental to the success of ChargePoint rollouts 

We hear from Will Temperley, Founder of Fortis Foundation, about the crucial role local authorities play in the success of ChargePoint rollouts amidst the global shift towards electric vehicles.  As countries around the world wake up to climate threats, our ...

Multimodal transport: Using new technologies to prioritise customer experience   

As the adoption of EVs, net zero initiatives and smart cities rises in numbers, we hear from Edoardo Bevilacqua, Area Manager of Mobility and Energy at Mia-Platform, about the future of multimodal transport and transportation networks.   We live in a world i...

EnerVenue’s green energy storage powers South America with VedantaESS deal 

EnerVenue, the first company to bring metal-hydrogen batteries capable of 30,000 cycles to the clean energy revolution, has announced a Master Supply Agreement with VedantaESS. Per the terms of the deal, VedantaESS will procure and deploy 525 MWh of...

A new era in workers’ comp using tech-driven prevention 

We hear from Toni-Louise Gianatti, Head of PR and Content at Soter Analytics on how the insurance game is changing through injury prevention technology.  The days of being reactive are in the past. Waiting for an incident to occur before redesigning ...

The human capital challenge for the development of Smart Cities in Latin America 

In this article, Daniel Yankelevich, Co-founder of Practia, a company bridging the gap between businesses and technology, discusses human capital’s impact on Smart City progression in the Latin America region.  What image comes to mind when you think of La...

How digitalisation is helping construction workers navigate the Christmas period

As the holiday season fast approaches, Marius Stäcker, CEO of ToolTime, discusses the challenges construction workers are overcoming across the Christmas period through digital tools. Whilst there is no legal requirement to do so, many construction ...

How manufacturers can put their sustainability strategies back on track 

In a world grappling with economic challenges and the urgent need for collective environmental responsibility, Mikko Urho, CEO of Visual Components, sheds light on how manufacturers can recalibrate their sustainability strategies.   Manufacturers are e...

Deloitte and Google Public Sector’s Gen AI-powered alliance for public sector innovation in geospatial planning 

Deloitte and Google Public Sector has announced a major expansion of their strategic alliance to accelerate innovation and harness new technologies like generative AI (gen AI) to help government and higher education clients solve complex problems. With deep...

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 deploy as m...

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. In this a...