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The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities

A curated UK 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.

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Regional stories with direct local relevance

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Interviews

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Recent Smart Cities News

FutureEverything closes after 31 years in Manchester
Climate change

FutureEverything closes after 31 years in Manchester

The closure ends a Manchester-based non-profit that shaped early digital culture and drew 400,000 visitors to its art and AI exhibitions.

Last month

Manchester Tech Week 2026 expands into city-wide festival
IT Industry

Manchester Tech Week 2026 expands into city-wide festival

Manchester Tech Week 2026 becomes a city-wide festival, with 10,000+ expected for AI, cybersecurity and digital transformation events.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Targa Telematics digitises London bus driver changeovers
Productivity

Targa Telematics digitises London bus driver changeovers

Targa Telematics is digitising London bus driver changeovers with keyless 'ferry' vehicles across four Transport UK London Bus depots.

Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Ontix & Virgin Media O2 light up 5G small cells in Bath
Mobile data

Ontix & Virgin Media O2 light up 5G small cells in Bath

Ontix and Virgin Media O2 have activated 5G small cells across central Bath, boosting mobile capacity in busy historic and retail areas.

Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Bloq.it & Evri launch 1,000 smart lockers across UK
Sustainability

Bloq.it & Evri launch 1,000 smart lockers across UK

Bloq.it and Evri will roll out 1,000 smart lockers and returns units across the UK, targeting soaring eCommerce returns worth GBP £4.2 billion.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

UK councils join industry in new small cell push
4G technology

UK councils join industry in new small cell push

UK councils and telecoms firms form new Small Cell Forum group to simplify street-level 4G and 5G upgrades in towns and cities.

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

AI-ready data centre planned for East Manchester site
Cloud Services

AI-ready data centre planned for East Manchester site

Latos Data Centres has launched consultation on a new “Neural Edge” AI-ready data centre planned for a brownfield site in East Manchester.

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Spitfire unveils dual-IMSI multi-network IoT data SIM
Unified Communications

Spitfire unveils dual-IMSI multi-network IoT data SIM

Spitfire launches dual-IMSI multi-network IoT SIM for UK firms, promising seamless failover, tighter security and tariffs from GBP £1 a month.

Wed, 18th Feb 2026

Addison Lee trains staff in AI to boost London logistics
Education, Learning & Training

Addison Lee trains staff in AI to boost London logistics

Addison Lee is training staff in AI and data with Multiverse to cut dead mileage, sharpen forecasting and boost London fleet efficiency.

Tue, 10th Feb 2026

BT opens 2026 tech careers at flagship Salford hub
Security Operations Centres

BT opens 2026 tech careers at flagship Salford hub

BT opens 2026 tech graduate and apprentice roles at its flagship Salford hub, backing Greater Manchester's cyber and AI ambitions.

Mon, 9th Feb 2026

Masabi buys Passenger to build joined-up mobility tech
Contactless payments

Masabi buys Passenger to build joined-up mobility tech

Masabi acquires Passenger to fuse ticketing, payments and real-time information into a single mobility platform for transport operators.

Thu, 5th Feb 2026

SkedGo unveils TripGo Mobility AI for smarter travel
B2B

SkedGo unveils TripGo Mobility AI for smarter travel

SkedGo debuts TripGo Mobility AI, tying LLM-powered chat to verified live transport data for precise, accessible multimodal journey planning.

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026

Axis unveils AI video cameras & AV1 overlay feature
Security Operations Centres

Axis unveils AI video cameras & AV1 overlay feature

Axis debuts AI-powered PTZ and anti-ligature corner cameras plus an AV1 overlay feature to cut bandwidth and sharpen evidential workflows.

Thu, 29th Jan 2026

CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless
Cloud Services

CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless

Cambridge Broadband Networks Group launches VectaStar NR, a 5G mmWave fixed wireless platform promising fibre-grade last-mile speeds.

Mon, 26th Jan 2026

Preston's red phone boxes to become digital art hubs
Social Media

Preston's red phone boxes to become digital art hubs

Preston's restored red phone boxes are set to become a permanent LED art canvas, blending heritage street furniture with digital culture.

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Argos index reveals UK surge in smart home adoption
Energy efficient

Argos index reveals UK surge in smart home adoption

Smart speakers and TVs dominate UK smart homes as Argos index shows rising demand for security, heating and energy-saving tech.

Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Small Cell Forum maps 2026 push for scalable 5G growth
Network Infrastructure

Small Cell Forum maps 2026 push for scalable 5G growth

Small Cell Forum targets 2026 to standardise small cell frameworks, boost neutral host models and clear barriers to scalable 5G growth.

Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Huawei swap-out blamed as London 5G lags UK rivals
Mobile data

Huawei swap-out blamed as London 5G lags UK rivals

Huawei kit swap-out blamed as London's 5G speeds and reliability fall behind Glasgow and other UK cities, new analysis suggests.

Thu, 15th Jan 2026

From complexity to clarity: How AI is transforming UK local government
Opinion

From complexity to clarity: How AI is transforming UK local government

UK councils ramp up AI spending to boost efficiency and services, but poor strategy and complexity risk wasting taxpayers' money.

Tue, 13th Jan 2026

Renfrewshire AI adviser Millie hailed as model for councils
Productivity

Renfrewshire AI adviser Millie hailed as model for councils

Renfrewshire's AI adviser Millie cuts calls, saves GBP £110,000 and wins awards, as Scotland is hailed a model for council services.

Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Job Moves