Global Scans · Smart cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] The growth of smart cities, forecasted to reach an investment of $1 trillion globally by 2030, creates strong demand for edge security solutions to protect interconnected infrastructure. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Integrating smart city initiatives with luxury real estate projects offers an opportunity to enhance living standards and attract high-net-worth individuals and non-resident Indian buyers. News18
• [New] Integration with Smart Cities: As India's smart cities project gains momentum, MaaS startups are expected to integrate their solutions with urban infrastructure, including traffic management systems and EV charging networks. Inventiva
• Offering opportunities for capital appreciation and green urban planning, Dholera highlights the transformative potential of smart cities in shaping India's urban future. ET Edge Insights
• Chinese smart city is the modern-day city-state of next-generation authoritarianism, envisioned to expand and connect the world, absorbing the Global South in particular and making China's vision for a smart authoritarian world a reality. illiberalism.org
• The significance of IoT in smart cities is obvious from the projected growth forecast by Markets & Markets, showcasing a compound annual growth rate of 19%. Mapsted Blog
• BRICS membership offers opportunities for technological and industrial collaboration, particularly in renewable energy, rail development, and smart city innovations, as demonstrated by China and India. GhanaWeb
• The smart city initiatives in Lahore will include a smart control room, smart traffic management, smart transport, and a smart sanitation center. ARY NEWS
• Smart Cities: In 2025 and beyond, smart cities will become increasingly dependent on MAS to manage infrastructure, optimize traffic, ensure public safety, and control energy distribution. MediUpdates
• 5G will cover 60% of the global population, enabling new applications and services, such as autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and immersive virtual reality experiences. KnowInsiders
• Whatever data Smart City 1.0 is producing in 100 smart cities will come to the data exchange, called Urban India Data Exchange, which is fully funded by the ministry of housing and urban affairs. Mint
• At the core of Bahrain's smart city initiative is the Digital First principle, where blockchain will play a pivotal role in digitizing urban systems and services. WIRED Middle East
• By 2030, Counterpoint expects 5G to account for nearly 50% of Global Cellular IoT revenues as it will cater to high-demand applications like autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and immersive smart cities. IoT Business News
• Helsinki is investing heavily in smart city technologies, renewable energy, and life sciences to improve urban life, all areas with tremendous growth potential. Slush 2024 | The World's Leading Startup Event
• In 2024, the widespread adoption of 5G will catalyse the growth of edge computing by supporting applications that demand real-time responsiveness, such as augmented reality, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities. Zella DC
• As governments and industries increasingly rely on interconnected networks, OneWeb's cutting-edge technology could serve as a pivotal backbone for emerging innovations like Internet of Things, smart cities, and autonomous vehicles. Reporteros del Sur
• Investments in smart cities in Asia-Pacific are expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, driving the adoption of AR and VR for urban planning, public services, and education. Verified Market Research
• As demand for seamless global connectivity increases, Kuiper could have a significant impact on the future of smart cities, remote work, and digital education. FE Tech Bytes
• Thailand's focus on becoming a regional leader in 6G technology will open doors to new business models and opportunities across industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and smart cities. Mobility Foresights
• As more computing moves to the edge of networks to reduce latency and improve privacy, Qualcomm's technology could find new applications across various industries, from autonomous vehicles to smart cities. investing.com
• Foxconn will focus on becoming a technology manufacturing platform service company based on the foundation of its longstanding manufacturing services, plus its three major platform solutions, including Smart Manufacturing, Smart EV, and Smart City. Automotive World
• Smart Cities and Public Infrastructure: Demand for IoT devices in smart city projects is expected to grow as cities in GCC invest in connected infrastructure to enhance public services, resource management, and urban safety. Mobility Foresights

Last updated: 27 January 2025