The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Smart Cities.
What to know about Smart Cities
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.
Australian Smart Cities News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Parramatta uses Milestone platform to boost safety
Unified surveillance tools will help Parramatta manage public safety, traffic and access across more than 110 sites as development accelerates.
AMTA criticises Central Coast Council over tower delays
Residents and emergency services are left with weak coverage as repeated planning requests push mobile tower approvals back by hundreds of days.
Australia data centre forecast flags phantom demand
Forecasts may overstate Australia’s data centre build-out unless early-stage projects secure finance, approvals and power connections.
Sydney summit to tackle Australia data centre boom
Rising AI and cloud demand is straining power, water and planning systems as investors pour into Australia’s data centre sector.
Canada's High Commissioner visits Genetec Sydney centre
Canada's top envoy in Australia has spotlighted Genetec's Sydney hub, which supports security customers and critical infrastructure operators.
JCDecaux signs 10-year ad deal at Western Sydney Airport
Travellers at Western Sydney International will soon see a fully digital network of 27 JCDecaux ad sites across the new terminal precinct.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart Cities
Featured News
Expert Columns
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
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The smart money is on inclusion
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
From AI pilots to productions: Why 2026 will be the year APAC organisations go all-in on real-time
Futureproofing the workplace: Why the buildings of 2050 will be the same, but smarter
The future of smart buildings: How video and AI are shaping seamless user experiences
Leading at the speed of innovation: Why it's time for PCIe Gen 5.0 SSDs
How integrated video analytics is helping cities tackle urban mobility
Sourcing video data for AI training: overcoming the challenges of scale, safety and representation
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Smart Cities News
JCDecaux wins Western Sydney airport advertising deal
The contract secures JCDecaux a long-term digital network at Sydney's new 24-hour airport, set to open for 10 million passengers.
Acusensus adopts NetSuite to drive global ERP growth
Acusensus turns to Oracle NetSuite to unify global ERP, cutting month-end close by 60% and tripling invoices as it scales worldwide.
Cisco, UTS open digital innovation hub for AI in Sydney
Cisco and UTS have opened Innovation Central Sydney, a new AI-focused hub in Tech Central to link research with industry and government.
Milestone chooses Australia to launch 2026 MXD series
Milestone will launch its 2026 global XPerience Days in Port Douglas, uniting South Pacific partners around its open video platform.
BAI to build 5G radio network for Sydney Metro West
BAI wins contract to build private 5G radio network and mobile coverage for the new driverless Sydney Metro West underground line.
Radar sensors give councils real-time bin monitoring
Australian firm Matter touts fingernail-sized radar sensors to give councils live bin data, cutting overflows, truck runs and complaints.
AI arms race to reshape Australia's cyber defences by 2026
AI-powered attacks and defences, quantum threats and smart city risks are set to transform Australia's cyber security landscape by 2026.
Fujifilm unveils SX400 long-range camera for security
Fujifilm unveils SX400 long-range surveillance camera with 32x zoom and bright F2.8 lens, promising compact, low-light security imaging.
Boroondara adopts Datacom Datascape for council revamp
Boroondara selects Datacom Datascape to overhaul property, rates and permits systems, aiming for streamlined services and future AI automation.
NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins
NBN and RMIT launch ASTRID lab to build AI-driven digital twins and robotics for smarter planning of Australia's broadband network.
Explainer: Australia's public sector AI opportunity
Australia's vast public sector is turning to AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve services, while navigating strict ethical safeguards.
Futureproofing the workplace: Why the buildings of 2050 will be the same, but smarter
By 2050 city skylines may look familiar, but AI-driven design and data will quietly transform offices into smarter, adaptive ecosystems.
4Cabling expands with new Western Australia distribution centre
4Cabling is bolstering its presence with a new Western Australia distribution centre to enhance fibre solutions and cut lead times for local customers.
Itron & CLS partner to deliver smart lighting across Australia
Itron partners with Connected Lighting Solutions to expand smart street lighting across Australian cities, enhancing safety and cutting energy costs.
SHARON AI & VAST Data launch sovereign AI supercluster in Melbourne
SHARON AI and VAST Data launch a sovereign AI supercluster in Melbourne, boosting secure, scalable AI for Australian enterprises and government bodies.
Equinix picked to host new SMAP subsea cable landing stations
Equinix will host landing stations for the new 5,000km SMAP subsea cable, linking Australia's east and west coasts with high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.
Partnership offers AI tools to boost urban greening for councils
The Spatial Distillery Co. partners with Nearmap to provide Aussie councils AI tools transforming aerial data into targeted urban greening strategies enhancing city liveability.
Leading at the speed of innovation: Why it's time for PCIe Gen 5.0 SSDs
Sandisk launches WD_BLACK SN8100, a PCIe Gen 5 SSD offering up to 14,900 MB/s read speeds, built for high-demand tasks and future-ready storage needs.
Samsung unveils Father's Day gift range with new smart tech
Samsung launches a Father's Day collection featuring smartwatches, foldable phones, tablets, and audio gear with promotional pricing online in Australia.
AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance
AMP and UNSW Sydney have partnered to advance responsible AI in financial services, enhancing retirement planning support for Australians.
