TH: Khon Kaen a 'model' smart city
Attendees of the 4th Apec Media Focus Group (AMF) were told to learn from Khon Kaen on how to develop smart cities to effectively bring economic benefits to the region.
Thailand is set to host the Apec Summit this year. The Foreign Ministry and Khon Kaen University International College recently hosted AMF under the theme of “Smart City and Connectivity”, where experts from the government, private sector, universities, and civil society brainstormed ideas on how to connect Khon Kaen with other cities in the Northeastern region.
US: Illinois: City of Chicago announces IT modernisation programme
It aims to deliver more accessible citizen services as well as enable greater transparency through broader access to data and empower citizens with new tools.
The City of Chicago announced it is planning to revamp its digital strategy to help deliver more accessible city services.
Led by the City’s Department of Assets, Information, and Services (AIS) the measures will provide more efficient IT systems, enable transparency through broader access to data, and maintain protections for residents’ privacy and security.
AU: Facial recognition is on the rise – but the law is lagging a long way behind
Private companies and public authorities are quietly using facial recognition systems around Australia.
Despite the growing use of this controversial technology, there is little in the way of specific regulations and guidelines to govern its use.
IN: Punjab: Ludhiana: 7 yrs of Smart City Mission raise more questions than answers
Seven-year celebrations of Smart City Mission by civic officials brought out the bitter critic in Ludhiana residents, who were left wondering what to celebrate when the city has made very little progress on the smart meter.
They expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of projects which were taken up under the mission.
IN: Nagaland: Kohima: ‘Creating smart city must include educating public to be smart citizens’
Smart city projects and plans must ensure that every individual has access to clean drinking water, said KD Vizo, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, on Saturday even as he suggested the possibility of harvesting rainwater to address water shortage.
‘Water is a precious resource and therefore sustainable method of harvesting rainwater needs to be explored so that supply remains consistent throughout the year,’ said Vizo, who is also a member of Board of Directors, Kohima Smart City Development Limited (KSCDL).