The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities

2026 · Asian Edition

Smart Cities are transforming urban living by integrating technology and data-driven solutions to improve transportation, safety, sustainability, and overall quality of life. This field encompasses a wide range of innovations such as IoT networks, intelligent lighting, data platforms, and AI-driven analytics that work together to make cities more efficient and responsive to the needs of their residents.

Exploring the stories tagged with 'Smart Cities' reveals the dynamic collaborations between technology firms, governments, and communities aiming to develop connected, secure, and sustainable urban environments. From advancements in transport technology and smart utilities to the deployment of digital twins and AI-enhanced public safety systems, readers can gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of modern urban development across various regions.

Whether interested in the technological infrastructure like 5G, IoT devices, or data centers, or the social implications such as citizen trust, privacy, and inclusion, the smart cities topic offers a comprehensive look at how innovation is reshaping our urban future. Delve into the collection to understand the trends, initiatives, and expertise driving smarter, more resilient cities worldwide.

Asian Smart Cities news
Analyst Insights
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
Frost & Sullivan · Smart Cities · Surveillance
This month
AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026
Gartner · Smart Cities · Data Protection
Last month
Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn
Polaris Market Research · Smart Cities · Firewalls
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Expert columns
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
By Fei Kwong of Duos Technologies
Last month
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
By Rasangi De Silva
Last month
Face recognition for women in half niqabs: Common challenges and practical fixes
By Dmitry Morozov of 3DiVi
Last month
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
By Andrew Burnet of Milestone Systems Interim
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
From AI pilots to productions: Why 2026 will be the year APAC organisations go all-in on real-time
By Nick Dearden of Confluent
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Asia's video security enters a new era of hybrid intelligence
By Kiean Khoo of Milestone Systems
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
How APAC is rewriting the emerging technology adoption playbook
By Biswajeet Mahapatra of Forrester
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
What businesses can learn from 15 years of data growth
By Steve Leeper of Datadobi
Thu, 1st May 2025
Interviews
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Recent news
Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes
About Robotics
Last month
Indosat trials AI-powered 5G call linking Jakarta, Europe
About Robotics
Last month
NCS, A2Z partner to advance autonomous mobility in Singapore
About Robotics
Last month
Indosat launches AI suite for Indonesia supply chains
About Unified Communications
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Google Cloud opens Bangkok region in USD $1 billion push
About Cloud Services
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Suprema unveils dual BioStar platforms, new biometrics
About Trends & Predictions
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
ADLINK wins seven Taiwan awards for AI edge systems
About Unified Communications
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
A-FLOW opens ML1 data centre to power PH digital boom
About Cloud Services
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
HID unveils facial recognition readers to secure smart buildings
About Data Protection
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Asia's video security enters a new era of hybrid intelligence
About Business Intelligence
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
GSMA announces 17 new partners for transformative MWC26 Shanghai
About Digital Transformation
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
CelcomDigi pilots AI traffic platform to ease jams in Petaling Jaya
About Unified Communications
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Tapway partners with Thai firms to boost Vision AI reach in Thailand
About Business Intelligence
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
RushOwl secures USD $10 million to expand ride-sharing in Asia
About Sustainability
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
JLL launches technology advisory for smart buildings in Thailand
About Sustainability
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Vantiq & Argosy enter strategic partnership to boost AI in Southeast Asia
About Internet of Things
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Japanese study finds IoT networks face fairness & throughput trade-offs
About Internet of Things
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Vantiq, Etevers & Jeonju University drive AI for public safety
About Digital Transformation
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Vantiq partners with Etevers to boost AI in Korean public sector
About Government
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
About Platform-as-a-Service
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
Job moves
QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
Move at Quikbot
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
Meinhardt Group appoints Eugene Seah as Global Board Member
Move at Meinhardt Group
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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