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The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities

A curated Indian edition of TechDay 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

Analyst Insights

Research and market analysis connected to Smart Cities

Expert Columns

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent Smart Cities News

ImagiNxt 2026, MeitY Startup Hub join for Mumbai tech fest
Clean technologies

ImagiNxt 2026, MeitY Startup Hub join for Mumbai tech fest

ImagiNxt 2026 partners with MeitY Startup Hub to put startups and policy centre stage at Mumbai's new tech and innovation festival.

Fri, 6th Feb 2026

Blue Cloud deploys AI video system at Telangana clinic
FWA

Blue Cloud deploys AI video system at Telangana clinic

Blue Cloud rolls out AI video analytics at a Telangana dialysis centre, integrating patient ID, workflow tracking and safety monitoring.

Fri, 30th Jan 2026

Electric scooters drive India's EV shift beyond 2026
Renewable energy

Electric scooters drive India's EV shift beyond 2026

India's EV shift accelerates in 2026 as two and three-wheelers dominate new sales, while cars lag amid patchy charging and policy-led growth.

Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Blue Cloud joins BSNL 5G FWA panel in Maharashtra, Goa
Firewalls

Blue Cloud joins BSNL 5G FWA panel in Maharashtra, Goa

Blue Cloud joins BSNL's 5G FWA partner panel in Maharashtra and Goa, tying in Konkan Railway plans and forecast INR ₹178 crore in two years.

Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Techugo to deliver 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026
Marketing

Techugo to deliver 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026

Techugo plans to complete 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026, boosting India's public sector digital transformation and citizen services.

Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Indian & global startups race to defend data from quantum threats
Data Protection

Indian & global startups race to defend data from quantum threats

Indian and global startups are pioneering quantum-safe encryption to secure data against emerging threats from powerful quantum computers.

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Bitsensing & IKIO partner to bring AI traffic tech to India
Road Safety

Bitsensing & IKIO partner to bring AI traffic tech to India

Bitsensing and IKIO Technologies have teamed up to introduce AI-powered traffic monitoring on key Indian expressways, starting with a pilot on the Delhi-Mumbai corridor.

Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Astrikos rebrands to enhance enterprise AI solutions
Predictive analytics

Astrikos rebrands to enhance enterprise AI solutions

Astrikos.ai has unveiled its rebranding to enhance its role as a leader in global Enterprise Infra AI solutions, focusing on sustainability and intelligent growth.

Fri, 21st Feb 2025

The rise of data centers in India's tier 2 and 3 cities
Retail

The rise of data centers in India's tier 2 and 3 cities

India's tier 2 and 3 cities are emerging as vital hubs for the data centre industry, driven by local demand and government support for digital infrastructure.

Thu, 19th Dec 2024

Astrikos.ai partners with UP 112 to enhance public safety with AI
Health Technologies

Astrikos.ai partners with UP 112 to enhance public safety with AI

Astrikos.ai teams with UP 112 to upgrade emergency response in Uttar Pradesh using AI, aiming to boost efficiency, crime prediction, and resource deployment.

Tue, 13th Aug 2024

NCS unveils AI partnerships for public safety in APAC
Robotics

NCS unveils AI partnerships for public safety in APAC

NCS signs AI deals with Mistral, VAST Data, Lian Xin and robotics firms to boost public safety operations across Singapore and Asia Pacific.

Last week

Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres
Cloud Services

Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres

Greening AI data centre coalition sets global benchmarks as pressure mounts over power, water and green finance for booming server farms.

Last month

Veolia launches global data centre resource service
Sustainability

Veolia launches global data centre resource service

Veolia targets booming data centre buildout with a single service to cut water use, waste and energy strain as regulators tighten scrutiny.

Last month

Singapore showcase draws 300 startups & USD $350 billion
Robotics

Singapore showcase draws 300 startups & USD $350 billion

Singapore AI showcase draws 300 startups as investors managing USD $350 billion back founders focused on commercial traction and sustainability.

Last month

Autodesk launches Forma Building Design for Revit links
Sustainability

Autodesk launches Forma Building Design for Revit links

Autodesk debuts Forma Building Design to tie early schematic work more closely to Revit, with new carbon tools and cloud links.

Last month

Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range
Power / Energy

Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range

Signify sets 2030 sustainability targets and expands Interact with four connected lighting products for buildings and outdoor networks.

Last month

Axis unveils unified security range across cameras, readers
Data encryption

Axis unveils unified security range across cameras, readers

Axis launches new cameras, thermal devices and access readers as it pushes unified security systems across IT-linked deployments.

Last month

TBH urges integrated utility precincts for data centres
Sustainability

TBH urges integrated utility precincts for data centres

TBH says shared infrastructure hubs could ease power, water and land bottlenecks as AI-fuelled data centre growth strains utilities.

Last month

AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief
Data Protection

AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief

DE-CIX Chief Executive Officer Ivo Ivanov says medical AI will depend on ultra-low latency links, edge computing and secure interconnection.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Milestone lifts revenue 10% as AI push gathers pace
Data Protection

Milestone lifts revenue 10% as AI push gathers pace

Milestone Systems lifts 2025 revenue 10% to USD $340 million as research spending rises and Project Hafnia and NVIDIA tie-up deepen AI ambitions.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026