Blog tagged as Cybersecurity

The Smart Cities Council and Smart AI Connect have launched Understanding AI Implementation, a new Smart Cities Academy course helping organisations navigate AI adoption, governance, assurance, cybersecurity, risks, and practical implementation across cities, infrastructure, and business.

Smart Cities Council is introducing TAG — the Technology Accreditation Group, a new alliance connecting leaders across AI, cybersecurity, infrastructure, operational technology, and digital systems to help shape smarter, safer, and more connected cities globally.

Smart Cities Council is launching SCC Global Task Forces, bringing together members and partners to help shape smarter cities through industry collaboration, practical frameworks, thought leadership, real-world case studies, and global smart city expertise.

As cities evolve, integrated mobility, AI, blockchain, and smart infrastructure are reshaping the future of urban living. In this latest insight, Khaled Daher explores how connected technologies and future-ready transport systems are driving smarter, safer, and more sustainable cities globally.

AI-powered operational intelligence is transforming smart parking infrastructure across Australia. Using existing CCTV networks and advanced computer vision, NeuParking AI is delivering real-time visibility, improved compliance, enhanced safety, and smarter customer experiences at scale.

Smart city AI projects often fail not because of algorithms, but because of infrastructure. Erol Ozguner explores why latency, hardware selection, compute capability, and data sovereignty are becoming critical foundations for scalable, real-time urban AI systems.

International strategic advisor Johannes Hammerstein explores how AI, automation, and decentralized waste recovery systems are helping cities transform organic waste into valuable local resources while reducing emissions, strengthening resilience, and advancing circular economy outcomes.

Daniel Talbot explores how operational intelligence, interoperability and connected technologies are reshaping industries, strengthening resilience, and enabling smarter, future-ready enterprises and cities in an increasingly complex global environment.

ZIGURAT continues to drive global conversations around AI, Digital Twins, BIM and sustainable infrastructure through a series of high-impact masterclasses and events. With the ZIGURAT Summit 2026 approaching in Barcelona, industry leaders are shaping the future of the built environment.

A focused Smart Cities Working Session for council professionals will be held in Wellington on 6 May. With only 20 spots available, this session will explore practical ways to strengthen collaboration, share tools and deliver smarter, more connected community outcomes.

Creative HQ is helping governments move from AI pilots to real-world delivery. Their work with Health New Zealand shows how practical solutions can scale, improving efficiency and service delivery while reducing administrative burden across complex public sector environments.

Smart Campus in Action: A new case study from Gallagher Security shows how the University of Sydney is transforming access across 140+ buildings with a mobile-first digital identity system, offering practical lessons for cities on secure, scalable infrastructure.

An upcoming webinar on 21 April 2026 explores how commercial assets in Singapore are being decarbonised in practice. Bringing together industry perspectives, the session will share real insights into strategies, challenges and emerging opportunities across the built environment.

SpHhere, a Netherlands-based global leader in business development, capital-raising advisory and innovation acceleration, and Smart Cities Council have announced a strategic global partnership to advance smart, sustainable and resilient cities worldwide.

The built environment is evolving rapidly. This series of free online sessions explores how digital delivery, digital twin frameworks, and next-generation building systems are being applied in practice to improve infrastructure performance, sustainability, and real-world outcomes.

Gallagher Security joins Smart Cities Week NZ 2026 as Supporting Partner, strengthening a programme focused on real-world delivery and collaboration. Their involvement supports both programme engagement and a key networking moment in Wellington from 5–6 May.

ANZ Digital Twin 2026 (7–8 May, Wellington) builds on the Smart Cities Council–Saifee Events partnership, bringing together leaders to explore real-world applications—complementing Smart Cities Week NZ and offering a unique opportunity to engage across the full week.

Creative HQ has been confirmed as Lead Partner for Smart Cities Week NZ 2026, reinforcing the programme’s focus on delivery, capability and scaling what works. The Wellington-based event brings together leaders driving real-world outcomes across cities and communities.

Following our feature on Helixis and system accountability, we explore the next layer: visibility. AVVISTA is helping cities and operators detect hidden resource loss earlier, enabling better decisions, reduced waste and stronger management of essential infrastructure.

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