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Innovation
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Switzerland Leads Global Innovation Index 2022
Switzerland is the most innovative country globally according to WIPO’s Global Innovation Index. It leads globally in innovation…
To Help Solve Global Problems, Look To Developing Countries
Global issues are growing in complexity. With this, we need as much brainpower as we can possibly leverage.…
The Most Innovative Economies In The World
Singapore is the third most innovative economy in the world for the year 2020, according to this year’s…
Will Thirst For Innovation Drive Humankind To Extinction?
Humans are constantly innovating. So far, most of these creations have positively impacted society. Has it ever crossed…
What Will Define The Smart Cities Of The Future
Over the last decade or so, smart devices have gradually started to become ubiquitous. From smartphones to smartwatches,…
These Are The World’s Most Innovative Countries 2019
When it comes to innovation, which country reigns supreme? It’s time to find out. This is the result…
Diversity: The Same Old Faces Are Deciding The World’s Future And It Affects Us All
Just 160,000 Tory party members chose Britain’s new prime minister, Boris Johnson. It’s the first time in history…
How To Stay Ahead In The Business World
In today’s modern society, businesses are constantly evolving due to advancements in technology. It is therefore important to…
These Are The 8 Major Forces Shaping The Future Of The Global Economy
The world is changing faster than ever before. With billions of people hyper-connected to each other in an…
Why Cities Rule The World
Cities are the 21st century’s dominant form of civilization — and they’re where humanity’s struggle for survival will take place.…
The Rise Of The Rest (Of The World)
American cities still have the edge when it comes to high-tech startups and venture capital, but other parts…
These Are The World’s Most Innovative Cities
Innovation is seen as a key ingredient for successful cities in the 21st century economy, as new technologies…
In A Time Of Robots, Educators Must Invest In Emotional Labour
Technology critics and defenders alike argue that human jobs are being eliminated by workplace automation, minimizing the need for human interaction. Another…
Does Regulating AI Save Humanity Or Just Stifle Innovation?
Some people are afraid that heavily armed artificially intelligent robots might take over the world, enslaving humanity – or perhaps…
Why Suburban Tensions & Inequality Will Drive Infrastructure Innovation
The global trend towards suburbanisation and suburbanisms (meaning suburban ways of life) has an important infrastructure dimension. In both growing and…
Where Your Product Failures Become Art For The Ages
Every successful product launch is usually preceded by a string of failures, but we only remember the winners…
The State Of Smart Cities, Today
The term “smart city” has been around for a few years now and is a popular topic of…
To Be Smart About Cities, Have The Future In Mind
Smart cities create a symbiosis between information, the Internet of Things and technologies to make better decisions and…
China’s Elevated Bus: Future Concepts Of The Past Made Into Reality Today
Traffic — one of the major consequences of living in the big city. It’s the number one cause…
World’s Largest Air Purifier vs China’s Smog
Looking at most products being sold in the market today, chances are, you will read the label “Made…
It Is Obvious To Begin With, Cities Are First & Foremost For People
The federal government’s recently released Smart Cities Plan is built on three pillars: smart investment, smart policy and…
Getting Lost (Safely) Is Part Of The Fun & Smarts Of ‘Smart’ Cities
The internet has reached our cities. A smart city is optimised for efficiency, productivity and comfort. The smart…
The Top 10 Smart Cities Consideration For A Prosperous India
The government last month revealed names of the first 20 smart cities that will get Rs 50,802 crore…
Finally! Clever Building Technologies Can Clean Pollution In Cities
A seven metre tall tower designed by Daan Roosegaarde filters dirty air, releasing bubbles of smog free air.…
From Transportation To Transformation : New Hope For The Homeless
Homelessness is a serious and deep-rooted issue that affects nearly every country on Earth. It’s a problem for…
5 Current Retail Trends Leading The Way
The 18th annual Global Powers of Retailing identifies the 250 largest retailers around the world based on publicly…
Bike City Copenhagen : This Is The Ultimate Bicycle Friendly City
Welcome to Copenhagen, although if you’re a fan of two-wheeled transportation, you’ll probably come to know it as…
Why City Government Innovations Is Simply Good Business
Other agencies want to buy Longboat Key, Fl.’s award-winning fire application, but can the city venture outside of…
How Data Analytics Help Cities Re-think People’s Health And Safety
In cities around the country, we’re seeing the beginning of fundamental change in how governments discharge their regulatory…
Why Innovation Doesn’t Have To Be Hi-Tech
When you think of innovation in the built environment, what comes to mind? Perhaps you picture a state-of-the-art…
How Successful, Leading Cities Solve Problems Globally
“How do some of the most successful, leading cities in the world solve their problems? They steal the…
Why eGovernment Has Such A Long Way To Go
The video accompanying this story was produced for NIC in support of its Innovation Nation initiative. Two decades…
How Ford Innovation Center Tackles Transportation Tech
As cities grow more congested, Ford wants to be there for customers whether they buy, rent or share…
Why Cities Can Learn From Another Even When They Differ
No two cities are alike. Though they might share the same geography or even the same population numbers,…
How Tech Hub Cities Serve The Public Good
The cities with the strongest markets for civic innovation are also the cities where entrepreneurs believe strong connections…
How Digital Liberated Innovation From Large Cities
Big cities are considered great engines of new ideas for good reason. Lots of smart people in a…
The Silent Rise Of The Smart City
As Google hits the headlines for changes to its privacy rules across Europe, it is worth noting…
Evolving Cities And Culture
Innovation is critical to economic growth, progress, and the fate of the planet. Although innovation may seem to…