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Top news of the week: 14.04.2022.

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@EUSmartCities shared
On Apr 11, 2022
RT @eumayors: 📢Remember that the @EUSmartCities' marketplace forum takes place from the 26th to the 27th April! If you want to know more about lastest clean transition techniques and network with the actors of the sector, join this forum! Registration is open! https://t.co/IpwK2UJP6C https://t.co/NX548TYy8J
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@Cities_Today shared
On Apr 11, 2022
Red tape and tedious contracting processes can notoriously hinder an agile roll-out of innovative solutions. Discover how a fresh approach to #procurement enabled West Hollywood to swiftly deploy #smartcity solutions 👉 https://t.co/agLpGC5qY7 @Black_Veatch @WeHoCity https://t.co/LQygo4efJc
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Partnership speeds West Hollywood’s smart city projects

Partnership speeds West Hollywood’s smart city projects

The City of West Hollywood contracted with Black & Veatch before its projects...

@smartcitiesdive shared
On Apr 11, 2022
What's keeping cities from achieving their smart city goals? Attendees at last week's @smartcityc conference identified the main barriers they see. #SCC22 https://t.co/OrS7Na2Xoh
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5 smart city leaders weigh in on the industry's biggest challenges

5 smart city leaders weigh in on the industry's biggest challenges

At last week's Smart Cities Connect conference in Columbus, Ohio, attendees shared what they think is preventing cities from achieving their smart city goals.

@innovateuk shared
On Apr 14, 2022
RT @IUK_EDGE_Mids: Innovating and looking to scale internationally? We’re looking for 15 globally ambitious companies to join @InnovateUK GBIP with South Korea for an opportunity to find technology collaboration partners. https://t.co/JnZhNaZMbQ #SmartCities #AI #BigData #Sustainability https://t.co/4HELt7tXAP
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@smartcitiesdive shared
On Apr 12, 2022
To ensure an equitable, impactful and even imaginative distribution of funds, city officials and executives from smart city technology companies at #SCC22 discussed best practices and challenges to consider. https://t.co/Nwx6SvvaMD
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City leaders share ideas on how to maximize federal dollars

City leaders share ideas on how to maximize federal dollars

At the Smart Cities Connect conference last week, local leaders called for a rethink of how cities seek to allocate federal dollars, including through community engagement, data-led ...

@Cities_Today shared
On Apr 12, 2022
Toronto’s Digital Infrastructure Strategic Framework aims to provide better transparency for residents and keep the city’s options open. Sarah Wray explores the city's new strategy 👉 https://t.co/B4tDsztAJR @cityoftoronto #smartcity #digitalisation #transparency https://t.co/aA4aicGF0m
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Toronto wants greater control over its digital destiny

Toronto wants greater control over its digital destiny

Sarah Wray explores Toronto’s new Digital Infrastructure Strategic Framework which has been three years in the making and aims to provide greater transparency for residents. It also paves ...

@Cities_Today shared
On Apr 12, 2022
Cities have turbocharged digital transformation – can they sustain it? Key talking points from our recent City Leadership Forum in Philadelphia with US digitalisation leaders 👉 https://t.co/3Z2uFkKLat #CLFPhilly #digitalisation #innovation https://t.co/8KUpVpNW4m
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Cities have turbocharged digital transformation – can they sustain it?

Cities have turbocharged digital transformation – can they sustain it?

At a recent Cities Today Institute event in Philadelphia, US digitalisation leaders discussed their efforts to retain new-found agility without creating expectations that they can’t fulfil.

@themobilecity shared
On Apr 14, 2022
RT @maanengijsvan: The formal announcement is finally ready! Please join our conversation on data commons at both Utrecht and @hiig_berlin . Send me an email (see link) if you want to attend. @Nadya_Purtova @mdelange @ErnaRuijer https://t.co/olyZa23coS
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Data commoning in practice: on how (or not) to communalise smart cities, smart grids, and online advertisement

Data commoning in practice: on how (or not) to communalise smart cities, smart grids, and online advertisement

Together with HIIG, focus area Governing the Digital Society organises a series of seminars and workshops on data commons. Register now!