Smart Cities: Utopian Dream, Security Nightmare, or Political Gimmick?

As smart cities evolve with more and more integrated connected services, cybersecurity concerns will increase dramatically.
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IoT in smart cities market to reach $132.2 billion by 2026

The global IoT in smart cities market size to grow from $130.6 billion in 2021 to $132.2 billion by 2026, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19.0 % during the forecast period, according to ResearchAndMarkets. The service segment in the IoT in s… Continue reading IoT in smart cities market to reach $132.2 billion by 2026

AI to greatly enhance urban surveillance technologies

Urban surveillance and public safety technologies are finding new use cases following the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing AI capabilities. COVID-19 has spurred the use of technologies, such as crowd monitoring, which are here to stay. ABI Research for… Continue reading AI to greatly enhance urban surveillance technologies

Data sharing in a smart city: Choosing the right approach

Smart cities should, ideally, work as a well-oiled clock, but we’re still far, far away from that. First of all, smart cities are still being built, one siloed segment at a time, and it will take decades to set up a well-functioning, harmonious w… Continue reading Data sharing in a smart city: Choosing the right approach

Financial impact of cyber-physical system attacks expected to grow

Liability for cyber-physical security incidents will pierce the corporate veil to personal liability for 75% of CEOs by 2024, according to Gartner. Due to the nature of cyber-physical systems (CPSs), incidents can quickly lead to physical harm to peopl… Continue reading Financial impact of cyber-physical system attacks expected to grow

Financial impact of cyber-physical system attacks expected to grow

Liability for cyber-physical security incidents will pierce the corporate veil to personal liability for 75% of CEOs by 2024, according to Gartner. Due to the nature of cyber-physical systems (CPSs), incidents can quickly lead to physical harm to peopl… Continue reading Financial impact of cyber-physical system attacks expected to grow

Researchers Warn of Flaw Affecting Millions of IoT Devices

A patch has been issued for the flaw in a widely-used module, and researchers are urging IoT manufacturers to update their devices ASAP. Continue reading Researchers Warn of Flaw Affecting Millions of IoT Devices

How technology impacts building health

Employee health and safety have always been important, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made them more important than ever. Employers are concerned about the wellness of their employees, but they must now also take a closer look at the health of their bui… Continue reading How technology impacts building health

Forrester: Keeping Smart Cities Safe From Hacks

As cities grow more connected, municipal operators must deal with new risks like ransomware, IoT hacks and more. Continue reading Forrester: Keeping Smart Cities Safe From Hacks

Global spending on smart cities initiatives to total nearly $124 billion in 2020

Global spending on smart cities initiatives is forecast to total nearly $124 billion this year, an increase of 18.9% over 2019, according to IDC. The top 100 cities investing in smart initiatives in 2019 represented around 29% of global spending, and w… Continue reading Global spending on smart cities initiatives to total nearly $124 billion in 2020