The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities
A curated Indian edition of IndustrialDay 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.
Indian Smart Cities News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Blue Cloud named partner for Bhubaneswar AI centre
The proposed AI hub in Bhubaneswar will gain industry backing and mentoring support as Blue Cloud commits INR 4 crore to the project.
India urged to make district cooling a national priority
Rising heat and urban growth are set to strain India's grid, prompting calls to treat district cooling as vital infrastructure.
Magellanic Cloud wins INR ₹111 crore in new orders
Railway, banking and industrial contracts have lifted the Hyderabad-based group's order book by more than INR ₹111 crore in recent months.
STT GDC India launches Jaipur data centre in Rajasthan
The new site gives enterprises and government users in Jaipur access to local co-location as demand for cloud and AI capacity grows.
Global robotaxi market set for rapid growth by 2033
Fragmented competition and falling hardware costs are set to propel the sector from USD $8.3 billion in 2026 to USD $153.4 billion by 2033.
Hyderabad police deploy India's first AI FIR recorder
The multilingual tool could cut complaint-taking from hours to seconds, easing access for migrants, tourists and others in Hyderabad.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart Cities
Ericsson launches NetCloud Private for regulated users
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Nvidia launches vision AI agent blueprints for industry
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026
Featured News
Expert Columns
Asia Pacific's next chapter of digital growth will be defined by trust, resilience and sovereignty
Infrastructure under pressure: Why intelligence, not replacement, is the answer
Architecting inclusion: Industrial corridor design and the risk of structural lock-In
Urban design as economic policy: Why women's safety pays
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
Face recognition for women in half niqabs: Common challenges and practical fixes
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
From AI pilots to productions: Why 2026 will be the year APAC organisations go all-in on real-time
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Smart Cities News
Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water
By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.
NSW signs AI deal with HCLTech in India trade push
Revenues from NSW's traffic system could rise if a new HCLTech partnership helps sell the technology into India's multilingual cities.
Singapore safety show launches smart cities initiative
The programme targets buyers seeking integrated urban systems as Asia's cities race to link safety, data and emergency response.
Australia could become Asia-Pacific AI infrastructure hub
Grid constraints could determine whether Australia wins a share of the region's fast-growing AI data centre investment, the paper says.
NVIDIA expands open world models for physical AI development
Open models matter because robots and vehicles need task-specific tuning, and Nvidia is betting on Cosmos 3 to fill that data gap.
Iveda completes EU AI Act readiness for video analytics
The readiness push could help the Arizona-based group win European customers as regulators scrutinise video analytics more closely under the EU AI Act.
SoftTech marks 30 years in digital building systems
Its software has cut building approval times by up to 70% as authorities seek faster, more transparent planning processes.
Parking price rises fail to cut demand, study finds
Cities need more accurate curb data after researchers found parking rates often rose without denting vehicle volumes in 60 US cities.
NVIDIA unveils AI tools for media, robotics & design
Newsrooms, designers and robotics teams are set to gain new AI tools as NVIDIA expands detection, agent and edge software at SIGGRAPH.
Eluviant launches Aurora Flow AI for video surveillance
The new model is aimed at helping security teams spot complex threats in live CCTV footage, even in isolated networks without internet access.
Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility
Connected cars are becoming core infrastructure for updates and safety, and Transatel's 5GAA entry puts it into standards talks shaping that shift.
Singapore to host airport expo amid USD $240 billion boom
Airport operators in Asia and the Middle East face pressure to add capacity and modernise as traffic is forecast to surge over the decade.
NCS expands Sunshine.AI with sector deals & hiring
Clients across Asia Pacific will get new AI agents, tools and sector partnerships as NCS doubles down on sovereign deployments and hiring.
Westcon-Comstor expands Ericsson private 5G in APAC
Channel partners across Asia-Pacific will gain wider access to private 5G as Ericsson broadens distribution through Westcon-Comstor.
NVIDIA backs Verkada as AI security tie-up expands
The investment could speed up AI search and incident review for schools, factories and retailers using Verkada's cloud security platform.
Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service
Enterprises linking thousands of low-power devices across borders can now secure them without VPNs or on-device agents in Japan.
Small Cell Forum crowns 2026 Mobile Network Awards
Public safety, enterprise mobility and neutral host deployments were among the winners as the forum highlighted live commercial use of small-cell technology.
Consistent expands GeM range with storage, CCTV gear
Public sector buyers in India now have wider GeM access to storage and CCTV recorders, as institutional demand for digital security grows.
Nvidia expands Drive Hyperion with global robotaxi deals
New robotaxi projects in Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Europe and Saudi Arabia could help Nvidia turn Drive Hyperion into a standard platform for fleets.
BenQ unveils AI ecosystem spanning industry & healthcare
Rising demand for computing power and cooling is pushing BenQ's AI push beyond pilots into practical use across factories, hospitals and shops.