GovTech will only reach full potential with citizen engagement
As the private sector becomes more digitized, governments also race to invest in e-solutions and promote e-governance. E-government innovations have been transforming the public…
Collaborative city
A digital innovative way to discover Elba Island
Explore, discover, and enjoy the Italian island of Elba, once place of exile to Napoleon, safely and independently. Immerse yourself in its nature and…
Global collaboration enables cities to exchange solutions
Open & Agile Smart Cities (OASC) recently announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This marks the launch of OASC’s Enterprise Partnership programme….
StartupBlink publishes Coronavirus Innovation Map
With the emergence and clear effect of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), people around the world see many aspects of life change dramatically. This is an…
Helsinki aims to use personal data on citizens’ terms
The City of Helsinki, Finland, aims to offer its citizens the possibility to better manage the personal information the city gathers from them. At…
Cities pledge to adapt to climate change
Cities across the globe pledged on Monday (January 25th, 2021, ed.) to use their post-pandemic recovery plans to bolster ways to adapt to the…
Moscow joins the G20 Smart Cities Alliance
Moscow has been selected as one of the pilot regions to implement the global policy roadmap for the responsible use of digital technologies. Cooperation…
Ethics of AI course: what should technology be used for?
A new Ethics of AI course has been developed to help public administration, businesses and the general public understand what the ethical use of…
Introducing a new book
Over the past months, I have integrated the editions of the series Future Cities, Humane by Choice. Smart by Default into a new e-book….
5 Ways autonomous systems are empowering smart cities
Autonomous systems are rapidly changing how people do everyday tasks and enjoy their lives. Cities are becoming smarter and more innovative as a result….