IN: Haryana: GMDA to strengthen city bus services in Gurugram
To accelerate infrastructure development to support seamless public transport services in city A. Sreenivas, Chief Executive Officer of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), chaired a review meeting of the Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited (GMCBL) on Wednesday.
The meeting was attended by senior officers of GMCBL and officials of Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) Ltd.
IN: 39 smart cities offer free WiFi service: Minister in Lok Sabha
Data consumption in a city ranges from zero to 15GB per day depending on the location of the WiFi hotspot, population, service quality, service accessibility.
Thirty nine of the 100 cities selected under the Smart Cities Mission currently offer free WiFi services under the Smart City projects, minister of state for communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday in a written response.
Malaysia news agency throws support behind govt digital transformation efforts
MyKad and MyDigital ID upgrades announced
The Malaysian National News Agency, Bernama, will take a significant role supporting the country’s digital transformation, as it focuses on promoting safe and responsible internet use.
This will come not only from delivering news but in educational initiatives and raising public awareness on navigating the digital landscape. “It is crucial for the public to understand how to navigate the digital landscape wisely and safely,” Bernama CEO Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said.
Solar-Powered Smart Street Lights: A Step Towards the Smart City
As cities around the world evolve, the concept of a “smart city” has become increasingly popular. The idea centers around leveraging technology to improve urban living, making it more efficient, sustainable, and citizen-friendly. One vital step towards this vision is the adoption of solar-powered smart street lights. These innovative systems are transforming urban infrastructure, providing not only light but also contributing to a more sustainable and connected future.
US: AI could help cities tackle climate change, but only if it solves ‘real problems’: NYC climate chief
“We don’t need AI or big data to tell us with much greater detail how screwed we are as a city or as a planet,” Rohit Aggarwala said at Cornell Tech’s Urban Tech Summit last week.
City leaders don’t need artificial intelligence-driven technologies to tell them they have a climate change problem, at least in the eyes of Rohit Aggarwala, New York City’s chief climate officer.