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AI in crisis communications: why route knowledge beats the next new tool
Agricultural Technology

AI in crisis communications: why route knowledge beats the next new tool

Businesses risk wasting AI spend unless they map workflows first, as routing knowledge matters more than buying yet another tool.

By Dwayne Alexander • 6 min read • Last month
Ingenico & Arrive strike global urban payments deal
Smart Cities

Ingenico & Arrive strike global urban payments deal

Drivers and passengers could see faster card and wallet payments at kiosks in more than 30 countries as the firms begin pilot programmes in 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Downer expands rail robotics partnership across region
Artificial Intelligence

Downer expands rail robotics partnership across region

Rail operators could cut inspection time and worker exposure to hazards as Downer takes its robotics model into New Zealand and beyond.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Irish visit spotlights Transit9 rollout at Canberra Metro
Smart Cities

Irish visit spotlights Transit9 rollout at Canberra Metro

Irish-backed software is now helping Canberra’s light rail operator streamline permits and contractor management as safety tools are added.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

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ITS America unveils Detroit 2026 transport conference
Smart Cities

ITS America unveils Detroit 2026 transport conference

More than 3,000 transport leaders will gather in Detroit next year as the programme expands to cover cybersecurity, AI and autonomous shuttles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne
Smart Cities

Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne

The new Melbourne hub gives researchers and students access to live vehicle data as Australia pushes safer, cleaner transport planning.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Matter launches AI stormwater sensors for flood detection
Smart Cities

Matter launches AI stormwater sensors for flood detection

Flood-prone councils could spot blocked drains earlier as new sensors flag issues before water starts flowing, cutting response costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Boston's largest multifamily EV charging site completed
Smart Cities

Boston's largest multifamily EV charging site completed

Residents at a Hyde Park apartment complex will gain at-home charging after a 64-port installation claimed Boston's biggest multifamily EV site.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Miovision launches traffic signal retiming platform
Software-as-a-Service

Miovision launches traffic signal retiming platform

Cities could cut costly signal timing work by half as Miovision combines analysis, plan design and remote deployment in one workflow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
LaGuardia Terminal B unveils AI hologram for travellers
Digital Transformation

LaGuardia Terminal B unveils AI hologram for travellers

Travellers at Terminal B can now ask a hologram for directions in English or Spanish, easing queues at LaGuardia's busy food hall.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
King's Foundation launches quantum urban growth pilot
Smart Cities

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.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Baxter Freight wins B Corp certification in Nottingham
Human Capital Management

Baxter Freight wins B Corp certification in Nottingham

The certification will help the Nottingham logistics firm signal lower-emission supply-chain work and ethical standards to customers and suppliers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Uswitch warns of mobile signal disruption at London Marathon
Unified Communications

Uswitch warns of mobile signal disruption at London Marathon

Crowds of more than 59,000 runners and spectators could leave phones struggling with calls, data and live tracking along the route.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
ITS America adds cyber zone to Detroit transport expo
Firewalls

ITS America adds cyber zone to Detroit transport expo

The new section will put cyber risk and data security alongside connected-vehicle tech as transport operators face rising safety concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea
Wearables

Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea

International visitors to South Korea can now tap iPhone and Apple Watch for subway, bus and taxi fares, avoiding cash and local cards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
JCDecaux wins Western Sydney airport advertising deal
Smart Cities

JCDecaux wins Western Sydney airport advertising deal

The contract secures JCDecaux a long-term digital network at Sydney's new 24-hour airport, set to open for 10 million passengers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
ITS America expo in Detroit to showcase cyber security
Data Protection

ITS America expo in Detroit to showcase cyber security

Road agencies face rising threats as a Detroit expo adds a new Cybersecurity & Data Zone for connected transport systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026