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DayOne plans major 560 MW data centre near Helsinki
Smart Cities

DayOne plans major 560 MW data centre near Helsinki

DayOne eyes 560 MW data centre near Helsinki in Nurmijärvi, promising up to 1,000 construction jobs and 700 long-term skilled roles.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Microsoft leads on nature in Europe's data centres
Smart Cities

Microsoft leads on nature in Europe's data centres

Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Hyphen appoints Eva Diego to spearhead global growth
Smart Cities

Hyphen appoints Eva Diego to spearhead global growth

Hyphen names Eva Diego as CEO to drive global expansion, sharpening its focus on digital infrastructure and complex masterplanning.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids
Smart Cities

AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Global data mining tools market to hit USD $3.65 billion by 2034
Smart Cities

Global data mining tools market to hit USD $3.65 billion by 2034

The global data mining tools market is set to soar to USD $3.65 billion by 2034, driven by AI integration and growing demand in eCommerce and government sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
SAS & Epic Games bring digital twins to modern factories
Gaming

SAS & Epic Games bring digital twins to modern factories

SAS and Epic Games partner to enhance digital twins for manufacturing, helping Georgia-Pacific optimise operations at its Savannah River Mill in real time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Milestone Systems unveils XProtect 2025 R1 with new features
Smart Cities

Milestone Systems unveils XProtect 2025 R1 with new features

Milestone Systems has unveiled XProtect 2025 R1, enhancing cloud integration and vehicle analytics for improved security and urban planning solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025

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Aurigo forecasts AI-driven strains on US infrastructure
Smart Cities

Aurigo forecasts AI-driven strains on US infrastructure

Aurigo warns surging AI demand will strain US grids, water and permits by 2026, forcing agencies to adopt real-time, data-led planning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Preston's red phone boxes to become digital art hubs
Smart Cities

Preston's red phone boxes to become digital art hubs

Preston's restored red phone boxes are set to become a permanent LED art canvas, blending heritage street furniture with digital culture.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Telus health program to support mobile clinic in Montreal
Smart Cities

Telus health program to support mobile clinic in Montreal

A second mobile health clinic is hitting Montreal's streets to double vital care and support for the city's growing homeless population.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
CelcomDigi pilots AI traffic platform to ease jams in Petaling Jaya
Unified Communications

CelcomDigi pilots AI traffic platform to ease jams in Petaling Jaya

CelcomDigi partners with Malaysian authorities to pilot AI-driven traffic platform in Petaling Jaya, easing congestion and boosting smart city goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion
Unified Communications

TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion

TELUS has sold a 49.9% stake in wireless tower operator Terrion to La Caisse for CAD $1.26 billion, valuing the firm at over CAD $2.5 billion.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Partnership offers AI tools to boost urban greening for councils
Smart Cities

Partnership offers AI tools to boost urban greening for councils

The Spatial Distillery Co. partners with Nearmap to provide Aussie councils AI tools transforming aerial data into targeted urban greening strategies enhancing city liveability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance
Smart Cities

AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance

AMP and UNSW Sydney have partnered to advance responsible AI in financial services, enhancing retirement planning support for Australians.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Luxembourg's Belval campus to become smart city living lab
Network Infrastructure

Luxembourg's Belval campus to become smart city living lab

Luxembourg's Belval campus is set to become an EU-backed smart city living lab with EUR €3.1 million to test 5G, AI, and IoT for urban innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
New AI-enhanced garden at Chelsea Flower Show unveiled
Smart Cities

New AI-enhanced garden at Chelsea Flower Show unveiled

Avanade has launched the Intelligent Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, combining AI and horticulture to enhance urban tree survival as they celebrate 25 years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Wyndham City Council completes phase one of digital upgrade
Smart Cities

Wyndham City Council completes phase one of digital upgrade

Wyndham City Council has launched the first phase of a digital overhaul, implementing TechnologyOne's OneCouncil ERP system to streamline operations and enhance services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
NSW Government launches Land iQ platform for land use
Smart Cities

NSW Government launches Land iQ platform for land use

The New South Wales Government has unveiled Land iQ, a data platform designed to enhance land management and expedite pre-planning for industry use.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025