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.
UK Smart Cities News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Spitfire IoT revenue surges as UK customers adopt SIMs
UK firms are cutting connectivity costs as Spitfire's IoT revenue jumps 238% on demand from generators, EV chargers and kiosks.
Tesco Mobile completes 65 upgrades across Greater Manchester
Customers in busy parts of Greater Manchester should see fewer dropped calls and faster data after 65 upgrades covering more than 14,000 postcodes.
London e-bike thefts hit record high as market grows
Rising losses are putting pressure on operators and insurers as London's e-bike fleet grows, with thefts up 21% to a record 2,966 last year.
Bradford approves Deep Green data centre heat reuse
The scheme will heat nearby homes and buildings while cutting carbon emissions by more than 4,500 tonnes a year.
LUC launches ENGAGE3D for infrastructure consultations
Communities will be able to judge the visual impact of planned infrastructure sooner, as a 3D consultation tool is rolled out for wind farm talks.
King's Foundation launches quantum urban growth pilot
King's Foundation teams up with FormationQ on a three-year quantum planning pilot to guide sustainable expansion in six cities.
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
From complexity to clarity: How AI is transforming UK local government
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
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
Bristol tech festival relaunched as city-wide Brazen
Bristol tech festival Brazen to span five days across the city with new BID backing, as organisers target wider links between innovation and culture.
Innovation City launches on-chain business identities
Banks and regulators can now verify Ras Al Khaimah free zone companies in seconds, as paper licences are replaced on-chain.
Katsina signs deal for 50,000 solar AI streetlights
The deal could bring free public internet and a new revenue stream to Katsina, while shifting AI processing onto solar-powered street lamps.
Europe launches HiCONNECTS to cut AI data centre power
Researchers say light-based computing could curb rising electricity demand as AI and cloud services push data centres towards higher power use.
BSI marks 125 years with digital standards collection
Digital standards are now shaping cloud security, AI governance and connected devices as BSI marks its 125th anniversary.
BackLite UK launches Knightsbridge digital ad site
Luxury brands gain a rare premium platform in central London as the upgraded underpass is set to draw more than 3 million fortnightly impacts.
Sitehop launches SAFEcore Edge for remote network security
Quantum fears are driving demand for hardware encryption at hard-to-secure remote sites, as Sitehop targets infrastructure, banks and government.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
