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Milestone opens Singapore hub for AI video security

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Milestone opens Singapore AI video hub to showcase open-platform security tech as Asia-Pacific market heads for USD $59.54 billion by 2030.
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New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing

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Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.
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Will AI companions change how we think about pets?

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AI companions are edging into the mainstream, prompting doubts over whether digital pets could reshape - but not replace - traditional pet ownership.
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2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m for urban tech

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Urban tech investor 2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m, lifting total assets to EUR €500m to back climate-focused city technologies.
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Futureproofing the workplace: Why the buildings of 2050 will be the same, but smarter

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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By 2050 city skylines may look familiar, but AI-driven design and data will quietly transform offices into smarter, adaptive ecosystems.
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Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035

Thu, 1st May 2025
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The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.
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Improving parking in Australian urban centres: Addressing the challenge of rising density

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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As Australia's urban centres grapple with rising density and parking challenges, innovative solutions from SenSen aim to enhance efficiency and curb congestion.
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Emerald leads GBP £8.4m round to boost StormHarvester

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Emerald Technology Ventures has led a GBP £8.4 million funding round for Belfast's StormHarvester, aiming to enhance its smart water management solutions.
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AI in 2025: Driving sustainability, security, and growth across Asia Pacific

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
As 2025 unfolds, AI is transforming the Asia Pacific region by enhancing sustainability and security, particularly in energy efficiency and digital infrastructure.
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LoRaWAN report highlights smart city technology benefits

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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A new report by Beecham Research reveals how LoRaWAN is revolutionising smart city technology, addressing urban issues like pollution and congestion.
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Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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The global smart city kiosk market is set for robust growth, expanding from USD $26.9 billion in 2023 to USD $93.7 billion by 2034, with a 12.2% CAGR, per Future Market Insights.
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Wi-Fi chipset market poised to hit $34.5bn by 2033 with 4.4% CAGR

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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connectivity
Rising adoption of IoT devices, smart home appliances and widespread internet connectivity is set to push the Wi-Fi chipset market value beyond expectations.
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Whale Cloud, Alibaba partner with Ghana on smart city initiative

Fri, 19th Oct 2018
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Accra, the capital and largest city of Ghana, is undergoing rapid urbanisation, causing challenges for city administrators.
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Interconnection weaves APAC's remarkable growth story

Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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Urbanization is named in the Index as a key driver of Interconnection demand globally, and it's a huge factor in Interconnection demand in APAC.