The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities

2026 · Indian 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.

Indian Smart Cities news
Analyst Insights
AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026
Gartner · Smart Cities · Data Protection
This month
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Polaris Market Research · Smart Cities · Firewalls
Last month
Expert columns
Architecting inclusion: Industrial corridor design and the risk of structural lock-In
By Deepthi H. M. of Singhvi Dev & Unni LLP, Bangalore
This month
Urban design as economic policy: Why women's safety pays
By Prathima Manohar
This month
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
By Fei Kwong of Duos Technologies
This month
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
By Rasangi De Silva
This month
Face recognition for women in half niqabs: Common challenges and practical fixes
By Dmitry Morozov of 3DiVi
This 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
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
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