The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities
A curated Australian 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.
Australian Smart Cities News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
SenSen founder uses AI to release Father's Love song
The track shows how generative AI is moving into personal creativity as SenSen's Chief Executive Officer turns a Father's Day theme into music.
Axis returns to Sydney show with integrated security tech
Sydney customers are being shown a push towards fewer stand-alone systems as Axis ties cameras, radar, audio and analytics into one platform.
Why AI will define the next generation of stadium security and operations
As crowds swell and costs rise, venue operators are turning to AI to spot risks sooner and keep events running smoothly.
Grundfos completes Metasphere rebrand in Australia
Australian councils will keep the same support as the move folds Metasphere telemetry and analytics into Grundfos' water utility business.
Nearmap builds AI moat from 20 years of aerial data
Property insurers and planners are tapping recurring aerial captures as Nearmap turns 20 years of imagery into AI-driven property data.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart Cities
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Nvidia launches vision AI agent blueprints for industry
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026
Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn
Featured News
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Nearmap builds AI moat from 20 years of aerial data
Property insurers and planners are tapping recurring aerial captures as Nearmap turns 20 years of imagery into AI-driven property data.
Nearmap converting decades of imagery into AI-powered insights
Nearmap's archive now helps insurers, planners and scientists assess property risk and environmental change across Australia.
Octave Intelligence backs talent, addresses industry workforce shortfall
As Australia faces a 300,000-worker gap by mid-2027, students will gain hands-on training to meet construction demand.
SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job
Construction firms can now monitor dust, noise and weather remotely, helping avoid delays and environmental breaches across hundreds of sites.
Data-driven transport: The future is here
Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.
Expert Columns
Why AI will define the next generation of stadium security and operations
Tomorrow's cities rely on connecting infrastructure today
Asia Pacific's next chapter of digital growth will be defined by trust, resilience and sovereignty
Infrastructure under pressure: Why intelligence, not replacement, is the answer
How channel partners can capitalise on the key trends affecting the physical security sector in FY2027
Why synthetic data will define the next phase of AI-driven video in Australia
How smart technology investments drive profitability and compliance for organisations
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
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The smart money is on inclusion
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
Nearmap builds AI moat from 20 years of aerial data
Nearmap converting decades of imagery into AI-powered insights
Octave Intelligence backs talent, addresses industry workforce shortfall
SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job
Recent Smart Cities News
Nearmap converting decades of imagery into AI-powered insights
Nearmap's archive now helps insurers, planners and scientists assess property risk and environmental change across Australia.
Tomorrow's cities rely on connecting infrastructure today
As climate shocks intensify, cities can cut outages and delays by linking water, power and transport into one view.
Optus & Nokia hit 3.5Gbps in 6G trial in Australia
The result could help shape spectrum policy, as the trial showed upper 6GHz can deliver practical coverage and higher capacity for future mobile services.
Octave Intelligence backs talent, addresses industry workforce shortfall
As Australia faces a 300,000-worker gap by mid-2027, students will gain hands-on training to meet construction demand.
Synology launches DVA7400 on-premises surveillance appliance
Organisations can analyse up to 100 camera feeds on site as privacy rules and bandwidth limits push surveillance processing away from the cloud.
Ericsson wins Queensland private 5G rail network contract
Queensland's rail upgrade is set to gain dedicated digital communications as Ericsson helps underpin new train control on the Sunshine Coast line.
URSYS & CID Group launch sovereign connectivity pact
Critical infrastructure operators could gain a single managed route for sensitive data as the partners remove reliance on public internet paths.
BAI names Dr Angela Coble as Chief Transformation Officer
BAI is bolstering its technology and transformation push as it expands into private 5G, public safety and transport networks.
Moreton Bay shares CCTV costs with developers in Waraba
Ratepayers will pay less upfront as new estate CCTV is fast-tracked in Waraba under a shared funding deal with builders.
Bailey Abbott lands AI deal with three Adelaide councils
Residents could see faster council services as three Adelaide local authorities test AI under a four-year partnership with Bailey Abbott.
NSW councils get tool to verify circular suppliers
Councils can now filter vetted circular economy suppliers in one system, easing procurement checks across New South Wales's 128 local authorities.
Subiaco completes major digital overhaul with TechnologyOne
Residents in Subiaco can now lodge requests, pay bills and track applications in one portal after a three-year council system overhaul.
How channel partners can capitalise on the key trends affecting the physical security sector in FY2027
Rising risk and cost pressures are driving demand for cloud-managed, unified security systems as councils and energy firms seek simpler protection.
MOVA launches Diver A10 robotic pool cleaner in Australia
A new category in MOVA's local line-up targets Australia's 1.2 million residential pools, with automated cleaning priced from AUD $1,099.
Why synthetic data will define the next phase of AI-driven video in Australia
Data shortages and tighter privacy rules are pushing Australian organisations to train video AI with synthetic footage instead of real-world recordings.
How smart technology investments drive profitability and compliance for organisations
Fragmented document systems are raising costs and compliance risk for Australian organisations, as hybrid work swells information volumes.
Melbourne council adopts Databricks for AI data platform
Manual data wrangling at the City of Melbourne is being replaced by a single AI platform supporting more than 700 datasets and 40 use cases.
NSW hosts EdTech summit to showcase innovation hub
More than 10,000 delegates will gather in Sydney as New South Wales pushes its education technology sector as an export and jobs driver.
Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne
The new Melbourne hub gives researchers and students access to live vehicle data as Australia pushes safer, cleaner transport planning.
Milestone study shows video software boosts efficiency
Organisations can recoup their outlay in six months, as the study found video management software cut investigation times and lifted productivity.
