Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Since 2011, the Smart City Expo World Congress has stood as ...

Smart cities worldwide face a basic challenge because they don't work well when disasters strike, despite their advanced technology. A detailed Deloitte study shows that 66% of 167 cities are ...

As I discuss regularly in this column, every industry is going through a digital transformation from established, static systems built upon legacy information to automated, continuously optimizing ...

Our cities are evolving at a pace never seen before. Right now, in 2026, technology is reshaping how we live, work, and move ...

Municipalities are increasingly incorporating smart city strategies into their development plans. But such projects don’t always include adequate cybersecurity safeguards against their complex, ...

Over the years, urban planning has changed in many ways. Factors like climate change and digital transformation have become pivotal determinants in how a city can be built efficiently. There’s a ...

THE concept of a "smart city" has evolved significantly over the past two decades. What began around 2005 as a tech-focused display of digital infrastructure, IoT, and urban data has matured into a ...

Chances are you're using tech to make your life more efficient, whether it's tracking steps and burned calories, scheduling reminders that pop up on your phone, or using autonomous robot vacuums to ...