Newsletter no. July 2014
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Smart City Exhibition 2014: Technologies and Solutions for the Smart City The third edition of the Smart City Exhibition will be held from 22 to 24 October 2014 in Bologna, Italy. The event arises from the partnership between FORUM PA and Bologna Fiere and it will be addressed to the Source: smartcityexhibition.it governance and the policies for the smart city. Under this scenario a call for solutions called "Technologies and solutions for the smart city" was launched. This initiative is divided into three specific areas: "How to make a city smart in a step-by-step manner?", "How to exploit research results to develop smart technologies?", and "How to improve the quality of urban life from a gender perspective able to overcome disparities?". The closing date is the 19th of September.
smart energy
The section presents hot topics in the energy field, like the investments on renewable biobased technologies, including the need for modernizing electricity grid, making it more decentralized, reliable and resilient. It also focuses on the importance to expand charge infrastructure to boost EV market.
smart city
This page provides you with details about international projects on smart cities (i.e. India and Scandinavia). Moreover you can read about some relevant initiatives in the field of the IoT. Finally it focuses on innovative mobility solutions (i.e. the electric carsharing program in the French City of Grenoble and the plans for the transportation network of Helsinki).
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Mind the Place • The start-up developed a mobile application, available for iOS and Android devices. • The innovative social network, which is smart cities and data management oriented, gives everyone the chance to express their own ideas through geolocalization and interaction between places and users.
smart health
The smart health page includes updates on how 3D printing technology has been recently used in this field. It also presents studies and reports about the importance of information and communication technologies, from the ability of improving clinical research activities to the top five digital trends fueling disruption in healthcare.
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Smart energy Technologies and applications for future energy-related processes
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How the DARPA of the Energy World Wants to Change the Electricity Grid The USA Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency is concerned with the modernization of the America’s inefficient electricity grid, making it more reliable and resilient. EU and Industry Partners Launch € 3.7 Billion Investments in the Renewable Bio-Based Economy EU and industry players have launched a "European Joint Undertaking on Bio-Based Industries" aimed at creating a competitive market for bio-based products and materials sourced locally. Germany Named Most Energy Efficient Country in Study of 16 Major Economies According to a new report authored by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, Germany is the world’s most energy efficient country. Also Italy, France and China scored well.
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How Salesforce, eBay and HP Got Smart on Low-Carbon Power Sourcing Data center operators are increasing the share of low-carbon power supply. California Ready to Fund Microgrids Paired With Renewables and Storage California announced $ 26.5 million in grants for microgrid projects. Renewable Energy Investment Up 33% in Second Quarter of 2014 Investment in this field totalled £ 37.2 billion from April to June. Four Reasons Why Energy Efficiency Programs Fail How to plan energy efficiency initiatives avoiding four common pitfalls. Firms Expand Charging Infrastructure to Boost Electric Cars Market Chinese companies are installing charging stations to promote EVs.
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Behave Energy Conference 2014 Oxford (UK) | September 3-4, 2014 The conference will explore how energy efficiency can be achieved through social behavioral change The Energy Event 2014 Birmingham (UK) | September 16-17, 2014 An event dedicated to energy management, efficiency and procurement solutions Reports
Energy Supply Security 2014 An overview of the most recent oil and natural gas emergency policy reviews authored by the International Energy Agency (IEA) More Data, Less Energy This report shows the growing energy demand of billions of networked devices, and probes their hidden energy costs infographics
The Power of the Smart Grid How smart grid deployment in small residential and commercial buildings could reduce energy waste and carbon emissions in USA by 2030 2014's Most Promising Alternative Energy Trends The infographic explores some of the world’s most interesting advances in clean technology Videos
Smart Metering Implementation in Europe: a Year On Reportage of the conference co-organized by ESMIG and EDSO Gore Sets Renewable Energy Goal for 2018 Al Gore called on the nation to dramatically change the way USA generates electricity
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India: 100 New Smart Cities - Roadmap to Sustainable Urban Development The step of the creation of the 100 new cities seems to be a nice opportunity for the country to guide their whole developmental process and boost up their economic strength. Helsinki City Envisions Futuristic Transport Planner by 2025 Finland's capital plans a "mobility on demand" system that integrates all forms of shared and public transport (e.g. carpooling, taxis, long-distance trains and so on) in a single payment network could essentially render private cars obsolete. How the Internet of Things Is Helping Battle Water Shortages Santa Clarita City in California is saving more than 180 million gallons of water per year thanks to a new system incorporated sensors and data analytics, using the Internet of Things.
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Toyota EVs Ready for Smart City Public Transport Scheme in Grenoble Urban transport of the future will become a reality in the French city. Smart City: Software to Ease Urban Transport Congestion Urban Engines is a software designed to reduce congestion on public transport. The EC Wants High Speed Broadband Everywhere. But Is It Worth It? The Connected Communities initiative supports innovative projects in this field. Internet of Things Start up Octoblu Designs a Platform that Translates Protocols Octoblu will be the translator between whatever protocols to connect things. A Futuristic Megacity Grows in... Scandinavia? The project is trying to connect three cities spread over three countries.
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WIVEC2014 Vancouver (Canada) | September 14-15, 2014 The 6th international symposium on wireless vehicular communications ICISS 2014 Bandung (Indonesia) | September 24-25, 2014 Conference on topics related to the development of a smart system platform for city and society Reports
Future of Government Smart Toolbox This toolbox, developed by the World Economic Forum, shares insights on how technology can strengthen good government Industrial Park Governance An analysis of the governance model observed around the world to successfully administer and develop industrial parks infographics
The Impact of Smarter Parking How the use of smart parking systems can reduce parking congestion, traffic volume and increase at the same time local GDP Cloud Infographic: Monetizing Internet of Things It shows the business models adopted by ten companies already implementing IoT paradigm Videos
HSB Living Lab: Homes of the Future The HSB Living Lab is a cooperation between HSB Housing Corporation, Johanneberg Science Park and Chalmers University Smart Mobility Needs a Connected Continent Neelie Kroes outlines how the EU is supporting smart vehicles on a connected continent
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Smart health Remote monitoring, health-related data collection and presentation models, support to assistive processes
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3D Printing Creates Artificial Blood Vessels Using 3D printing, medical researchers at the University of Sydney, Harvard and Stanford universities, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have been able to create artificial blood vessels based on the human circulatory system. Successful Implantation of Micro-Sensor for Intraocular Pressure Measurement in Glaucoma Patient Implandata Ophthalmic Products GmbH reports the successful implantation of the first micro sensor for wireless intraocular pressure measurement at Augenklinik Bellevue in Kiel, Germany. Google Wants to Build Most Detailed Database of the Human Body Ever Google will use the power of its computing network to work on the Baseline Study, a project which aims to create the most fully-rounded picture of how the human body works.
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Transforming Healthcare with IT Kolkata (India) | September 5-6, 2014 The conference brings together experts from the field of healthcare and information technology Health IT Summit (iHT2 ) Seattle (Washington) | August 19-20, 2014 Areas of discussion will include mHealth, health information exchange and cloud computing Reports
IBM Smarter Care: Impact at the Point of Care Enabling holistic, individualized care to improve outcomes and reduce costs Utilizing ICT in Demand Generation for Reproductive Maternal, Newborn and Child Health The report is authored by the USAID infographics
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Improving Clinical Research with High-Speed Data Transfer Technologies Data access, quantity, and quality drive innovation in clinical research. Device Makes Fatal Lung Disease Detection Faster and Cheaper Cheap and accurate device for diagnosing a frequently fatal lung disease. 3D Printed Anatomy to Mark a New Era for Medical Training The anatomical kit would improve health professionals’ knowledge. From the mHealth + Telehealth World 2014 Conference More than 38% of USA consumers search for health information on-line. Surface Pro, Xbox Help Washington Man Overcome Life-Changing Injury How Microsoft systems can transform the live of people with disabilities.
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Healthcare IT Accenture released its annual technology vision that identifies the top five digital trends fueling disruption in healthcare How Wearable Technology Could Save Our Health These gadgets can record vitals and send them to doctors, revolutionizing healthcare Videos
21st Century Cures Roundtable on Personalized Medicine Advances in genomic sequencing and diagnostic testing can accelerate the pace of cures. Nightly Business Report: Embracing Telemedicine An interview with doctors adopting this new form of medical care
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