A thriving, forward-looking metropolis is judged not only by its skyline or population growth but by its ability to harness its data for public good. For one major Canadian city, aspirations went far beyond business-as-usual. Motivated by the drive to maintain and enhance its global municipal...
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The rapidly evolving landscape of urban infrastructure is on the brink of a profound transformation, as smart buildings begin to embrace a new digital era that promises unprecedented levels of efficiency, sustainability, and user experience. This transition is being catalyzed by innovative...
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Hong Kong’s position as a technology bridge between East and West has long attracted talent and investment, but the recent launch of the TechConnect co-incubation programme by Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) promises to recalibrate the...
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Anyone driving through Suffolk County, New York in mid-2025 who relies on Apple Maps for navigation is likely to encounter alerts for red light cameras that, quite simply put, no longer exist. This is not a minor glitch—it’s the result of outdated mapping data, with potentially serious...
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Microsoft’s latest expansion of the AI Pinnacle Program in Singapore is more than another corporate announcement. It’s a high-water mark in how global technology leaders collaborate with public and private sectors to drive meaningful, sustainable, and locally-relevant digital transformation. In...
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