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
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.
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
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.
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
Expert Columns
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
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
Futureproofing the workplace: Why the buildings of 2050 will be the same, but smarter
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Smart Cities News
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.
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Matter launches AI stormwater sensors for flood detection
Flood-prone councils could spot blocked drains earlier as new sensors flag issues before water starts flowing, cutting response costs.
Civica partners with Enterprise AI on council planning
Councils facing housing approval backlogs could cut assessment time by 20% as the software is embedded into existing workflows.
AMTA criticises Central Coast Council over tower delays
Residents and emergency services are left with weak coverage as repeated planning requests push mobile tower approvals back by hundreds of days.
Australia data centre forecast flags phantom demand
Forecasts may overstate Australia’s data centre build-out unless early-stage projects secure finance, approvals and power connections.
Sydney summit to tackle Australia data centre boom
Rising AI and cloud demand is straining power, water and planning systems as investors pour into Australia’s data centre sector.
Canada's High Commissioner visits Genetec Sydney centre
Canada's top envoy in Australia has spotlighted Genetec's Sydney hub, which supports security customers and critical infrastructure operators.
JCDecaux signs 10-year ad deal at Western Sydney Airport
Travellers at Western Sydney International will soon see a fully digital network of 27 JCDecaux ad sites across the new terminal precinct.
JCDecaux wins Western Sydney airport advertising deal
The contract secures JCDecaux a long-term digital network at Sydney's new 24-hour airport, set to open for 10 million passengers.
Acusensus adopts NetSuite to drive global ERP growth
Acusensus turns to Oracle NetSuite to unify global ERP, cutting month-end close by 60% and tripling invoices as it scales worldwide.
