Symantech’s Executive Report on cyber security and resilience of smart cities explores the requirements and challenges of creating a secure, reliable and resilient smart city. The report stresses the vulnerability of ICT systems to cyber attacks Continue reading
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The Department of Business Innovation and Skills of the UK Government just published a number of reports on smart cities which aim to contribute to the Information Economy Strategy within the government’ s Industrial Strategy. Continue reading
The University of Salford has designed a pilot MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) named “Search and Social Media Marketing for International Business’. This is a free online course that will provide information for businesses who want to gain a better understanding of social media in the workplace and enhance international trade prospects. Continue reading 
‘The Silent Intelligence’ published on September 20, 2013 is a book about the Internet of Things. The two authors, Daniel Kellmereit and Daniel Obodovski discuss about the history and trends of technology ecosystem and the future of connected cites, connected homes, connected health and connected cars. The aim of the book is to help executives, entrepreneurs, investors Continue reading
An interesting view about the most significant smart city design principles comes from the blog The Urban Technologist. The author provides 23 principles that each city should consider with respect to infrastructure construction, connectivity and information accessibility, Continue reading
IDC Government Insights has released a document highlighting market predictions on smart cities for the year ahead. The report summarizes a list of prioritized business drivers and technology trends for 2013. Continue reading
This post is looking at the concept of smart cities and poses the question whether it is a buzzword created by architects and technologists or it is something that will change our lives forever. Cities try to become smarter as a response to the problems created by their constant rising population Continue reading