Dublin City University (DCU) has partnered with Bentley Systems to create an advanced digital twin of its campus as part of its Smart DCU initiative. The partnership combines artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive digital twin technology. The campus will be used as a testing ground for innovative smart city solutions, with the aim of creating sustainable, efficient, and enjoyable urban spaces worldwide.
Bentley’s open 3D and reality modeling technology can create a campus model intricately linked with Internet of Things (IoT) data, which results in an immersive digital twin on its iTwin Platform.
Weiterlesen: IE: Dublin City University, Bentley partner for 3D smart city research initiative
Visitors to Dublin can enjoy some extra help touring the city after Dublin City Council announced the launch of a new augmented-reality (AR ) mapping feature that allows users of the Dublin Discovery Trails app to open up a 3D map of the capital on their device and allow them to explore the city in a new, innovative way.
DiscovAR Dublin uses new open Google Maps technology to form an interactive 3D map where users can be transported into the city to interact with the map to uncover Dublin landmarks, museums and attractions. Users can also learn more about the history and significance of locations such as the Guinness Storehouse, EPIC - the Irish Emigration Museum and 14 Henrietta Street.
Weiterlesen: IE: Visitors to Dublin can plan virtual reality city centre tours in advance
The Irish government has approved the Digital Connectivity Strategy for Ireland, to bring digital technologies to all homes and businesses nationwide.
"Ireland is committed to a fast-paced digital transformation. The availability of high-speed, reliable, digital connectivity will support the delivery of Ireland's economic and social ambitions, and will position Ireland at the forefront of European and global digital developments," the government said in a statement.
Weiterlesen: Ireland ok's delivery of digital technology to all homes, businesses
Tier is offering a package of two-wheel options, including e-bikes and cargo bikes through a single app, aimed at increasing a mode-shift away from cars.
Shared micromobility operator Tier has launched two services in Ireland which it reckons lay the groundwork for a “multi-model” future.
The services integrate nextbike by Tier push bikes, Tier e-bikes as well as cargo bikes through a single operator app in the city of Limerick and town of Navan.
Weiterlesen: IE: Micromobility services launched in Limerick and Navan
TIP OpenWifi is being trialled by Dublin City Council to expand the free-to-use Wi-Fi network in the city centre and beyond as part of the WiFi4EU programme.
A partnership between Dublin City Council and Virgin Media Business to provide free Wi-Fi in the city centre is trialling a new open-source network architecture that enables multi-vendor interoperability.
Weiterlesen: IE: Dublin free Wi-Fi initiative is now trialling an open-source network