5 Top Smart Cities Videos
Exponential urbanization and continuous digitization are two of the main principles behind the concept ‘Smart Cities’. Smart Cities is a vision on how the Internet of Things (I.o.T.) and an integration of ICT-infrastructure will benefit city management and thus its residents. Here’s our pick from the 5 best and most breathtaking videos on SMART CITIES.
ModelMe - Amstel 3D Pilot
ModelMe - Amstel 3D Pilot
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS? “The ModelMe interface is a great tool for urban planning and lets stakeholders share in collective knowledge for a sustainable urban vision.”Sustainable city planning
The ModelMe interface shows the potential of open source 3D-models in developing a sustainable urban vision. The collective knowledge model based on user generated data sets in the ‘city dashboard’ can lead to more ingenious solutions to urban challenges.
LinkNYC - Reimagining City Infrastructure
LinkNYC - Reimagining City Infrastructure
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS? “CityBridge will build 7500 kiosks throughout New York to give people free access to the internet, and so much more.. #LinkNYC”Connecting the city to the Internet
LinkNYC connects New Yorkers and visitors to super fast internet. Free of charge! CityBridge will build 7500 kiosks to create a hyper mobile urban environment. People will be able to make free domestic phone calls, 911 emergency calls, browse the web, gain access to maps and charge their phones via USB.
IBM’s Vision for the Future of Public Services in 2020
IBM’s Vision for the Future of Public Services in 2020
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS? “IBM's vision of the near future: how public services might contribute in smart cities.”2020 vision for public services
How can public services benefit from the Internet of Things? IBM has drawn up their vision of 2020. Watch the video to see what the future might hold for citizens in Smart Cities.
Solar Bins Australia - Introduction to BigBelly Solar
Solar Bins Australia - Introduction to BigBelly Solar
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS? “Solar Bins Australia provides solar powered, cost-effective sustainable waste management solutions for use in public spaces.”Super smart solar bins
The benefits of the Solar Bins are clear: they reduce collection frequencies, stop overflowing and provide real insight in the waste network. A fully integrated waste management systems, perfect for every Smart City.
Jonathan Reichental, CIO, City of Palo Alto - Dublin Tech Summit 2017
Jonathan Reichental, CIO, City of Palo Alto - Dublin Tech Summit 2017
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH THIS? “During his talk at the Dublin Tech Summit, legend Jonathan Reichental (CIO of Palo Alto, CA), presents several smart city initiatives.”A Smart City masterclass by the CIO of Palo Alto
“How can we bring technology to bear, to make our cities more livable, more workable and ultimately more sustainable? This is the definition of a smart city.” Listen to Jonathan Reichental, Chief Information Officer of Palo Alto (CA), explain why we need to reinvent our cities and why a new connected operating system for cities is an incredible opportunity.