As industries accelerated their tech adoption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations were focused more on using emerging technology for business continuity at first. Plans for using technology to improve business efficiency and productivity were slowed down due to changes in the workplace. Initially, most organizations began sourcing more remote working technologies, including improving…
DIGITAL innovations developed across Southeast Asia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are a testament to the region’s ongoing commitment to building a range of “smart” infrastructure and applications. After the successful development and implementation of the MySejahtera app to monitor the pandemic, Malaysia’s recent launch of The Federal Territories Smart City Blueprint (MySmart Wilayah…
Malaysia’s megadiverse ecosystems are home to thousands of species of flora and fauna that sustain the country’s environmental, social, and economic well-being. The country’s recent population growth and rapid increase of exported commodities, however, are threatening the natural capital on which they depend. As conservation of forested areas has become a top priority for federal…
Chinese entrants swept all five categories, featuring technologies to improve civic life. But the advances could also be tools for surveillance. FOUR YEARS AGO, organizers created the international AI City Challenge to spur the development of artificial intelligence for real-world scenarios like counting cars traveling through intersections or spotting accidents on freeways. In the first years, teams representing…
In this technological age, everything is connected. The increased connectivity and innovative tech developments of today have led to the evolution of smart cities – cities that create efficiencies, promote sustainability, and improve the quality of life of their residents through the integration of technology. Smart city planning is essentially the scaling up of the Internet of Things…
The concept of a smart city invokes specific imagery in peoples’ minds, be it the ’60s cartoon The Jetsons or something akin to the dystopian future portrayed in the Blade Runner franchise. Although there are no flying cars or glass tubes funneling people to work, the reality is that smart cities are already here, operating behind the scenes in surprisingly…
One of the most defining features of a smart city is its capacity to assimilate new technologies. However, what do we understand by technology for smart cities? No, it is not a list of devices “that make urban life easier”. Self-driving cars, Big Data, robots, self-supply, remote public services… reveal the degree of urban intelligence on the…
PUTRAJAYA (June 22): Malaysia and the UK have jointly launched the “Smart City Handbook: Malaysia” to promote collaboration and partnership in smart city development between the two countries. The handbook outlines the smart city landscape across Malaysia, and provides examples of interesting UK smart city projects and expertise. Launched virtually today by Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk…
Senior citizens need help and encouragement to remain active as they age in their own communities. Given the choice, that’s what most would prefer. The smart city can provide the digital infrastructure for them to find and tailor the local neighbourhood information they need to achieve this. Australia has a growing population of older adults, the majority living…
The future of a legacy business world has always been decided by the location and geography. Along with the perfect geography for businesses, when a city starts implementing technology and preparing itself for a better tomorrow that helps the citizens and businesses work efficiently and showcase a sturdy and sustainable growth, it becomes a smart…
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