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
Milestone adds reporting & cloud storage in update
Milestone updates XProtect and Arcules with automated reporting, broader device support and long-term cloud video storage for hybrid security deployments.
AmpliNxt launches 100-day accelerator for AECO startups
AmpliNxt Foundation has unveiled a 100-day accelerator for 10 AECO startups, aiming to turn pilot projects into commercial contracts.
DRA launches Chennai's first AI home sales assistant
DRA launches Chennai's first multi-lingual AI home sales assistant, giving buyers instant project details and scheduling site visits.
Architecting inclusion: Industrial corridor design and the risk of structural lock-In
India's industrial corridors risk locking in unequal workforce structures unless inclusion, mobility and care design guide early planning.
Urban design as economic policy: Why women's safety pays
Designing safer, women-friendly streets could unlock trillions in growth by boosting female labour, turning urban planning into economic policy.
Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai with 450+ brands
Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre with 450+ brands and demo rooms in its biggest trade edition yet.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart CitiesFeatured News
Expert Columns
Architecting inclusion: Industrial corridor design and the risk of structural lock-In
Urban design as economic policy: Why women's safety pays
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
Face recognition for women in half niqabs: Common challenges and practical fixes
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
From AI pilots to productions: Why 2026 will be the year APAC organisations go all-in on real-time
How APAC is rewriting the emerging technology adoption playbook
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Smart Cities News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.