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
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart CitiesFeatured 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.