The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities
A curated Canadian edition of IndustrialDay 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.
Canadian Smart Cities News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Spatial AI in Canada moving from digital to physical
Wider adoption in Canada is being held back by slower digital maturity, even as firms push spatial AI into hospitals, factories and defence sites.
SyncraSys raises seed cash for AI security platform
The Halifax startup will use the new capital to finish a proof of concept that aims to turn existing camera networks into AI security tools.
Canada sets rules for responsible data centre growth
Local councils will get a national baseline as Ottawa seeks to curb power bills, water use and hidden impacts from new data centres.
Uber launches ridesharing across Northeastern Ontario
Residents across Northeastern Ontario gain a new transport option as the province tests its first rideshare framework, with supply set to ramp up.
McGill finds e-buses need 30% more energy in Canadian winters
Winter conditions could force transit agencies to size battery-electric bus fleets and chargers far beyond summer needs, McGill found.
AI for all can't mean AI for some: Why Canada's strategy must reach beyond the cities
Rural and Indigenous communities risk being left behind as Ottawa's new AI plan scales up in cities without fixing internet and local training gaps.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart Cities
Ericsson launches NetCloud Private for regulated users
Data centre infrastructure market to hit USD $128bn by 2034
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
Featured News
McGill finds e-buses need 30% more energy in Canadian winters
Winter conditions could force transit agencies to size battery-electric bus fleets and chargers far beyond summer needs, McGill found.
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.
Expert Columns
AI for all can't mean AI for some: Why Canada's strategy must reach beyond the cities
Infrastructure under pressure: Why intelligence, not replacement, is the answer
Security teams are collecting more video than ever, but most of it still goes unused
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
Canada's AI push hinges on data centres & clean power
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Flexibility and interoperability are critical for next-generation advanced metering infrastructure
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
McGill finds e-buses need 30% more energy in Canadian winters
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
How this Ont. town is using AI from bylaw to trash pickup
Lütke, MacDonald: AI will create jobs in T.O we can't foresee
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Recent Smart Cities News
MWC27 Barcelona to add new automotive, health zones
Attendees will see connectivity pushed into new sectors as dedicated automotive, health and aviation zones join the Barcelona show in 2027.
Intel, Atsign boost secure agentic AI for transport
Encrypted data exchanges in smart transport can now run far faster on Intel chips, easing a key barrier to edge AI deployment.
Nvidia says major robotaxi programmes use its stack
The chipmaker's technology is now embedded across robotaxi development, underscoring its role in a market Nvidia says could hit USD $400 billion by 2035.
HID launches Signo Décor Reader for design-led spaces
Architects and building operators get a flush-mounted reader that keeps access control discreet while supporting cards, mobiles and remote updates.
Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water
By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.
SenSen reports record revenue as city wins lift growth
More city contracts in North America and Australia helped lift recurring sales and cash flow, with usage revenue rising 35% over the year.
NVIDIA expands open world models for physical AI development
Open models matter because robots and vehicles need task-specific tuning, and Nvidia is betting on Cosmos 3 to fill that data gap.
Iveda completes EU AI Act readiness for video analytics
The readiness push could help the Arizona-based group win European customers as regulators scrutinise video analytics more closely under the EU AI Act.
SoftTech marks 30 years in digital building systems
Its software has cut building approval times by up to 70% as authorities seek faster, more transparent planning processes.
Parking price rises fail to cut demand, study finds
Cities need more accurate curb data after researchers found parking rates often rose without denting vehicle volumes in 60 US cities.
NVIDIA unveils AI tools for media, robotics & design
Newsrooms, designers and robotics teams are set to gain new AI tools as NVIDIA expands detection, agent and edge software at SIGGRAPH.
Eluviant launches Aurora Flow AI for video surveillance
The new model is aimed at helping security teams spot complex threats in live CCTV footage, even in isolated networks without internet access.
Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility
Connected cars are becoming core infrastructure for updates and safety, and Transatel's 5GAA entry puts it into standards talks shaping that shift.
BCIT launches digital twin hub for critical infrastructure
Industry can now test grid, EV charging and cybersecurity systems in a virtual setting before risking outages on live networks.
AHOY teams with Will Be Live for North America push
The tie-up aims to speed adoption of AHOY's physical AI tools across transport, utilities and government customers in North America.
Miovision launches AI traffic studies platform for agencies
Agencies could cut manual reporting and speed up road decisions as the new system links temporary studies with permanent intersection data.
NVIDIA backs Verkada as AI security tie-up expands
The investment could speed up AI search and incident review for schools, factories and retailers using Verkada's cloud security platform.
AWS Canada spotlights nine AI pioneers across sectors
AI use is spreading across Canadian business, with AWS Canada saying 65% now use it, mostly for routine workflow and content tasks.
Giesecke+Devrient opens AI hub in Montréal at Mila
The investment will create about 60 AI jobs and expand work on secure systems for banking, cybersecurity and digital identity in Canada.
Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service
Enterprises linking thousands of low-power devices across borders can now secure them without VPNs or on-device agents in Japan.