Newsletter no. January 2014
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GSMA Is Launching Smart Cities Index 2014 The association of world’s mobile operators and the University of Sheffield are improving the smart cities indicators system, designed to demonstrate the value of using mobile technologies for urban infrastructures and services, and to Source: smartcitiesindex.gsma.com measure the impact of smart city projects on municipal operations, the economy and communities. An interactive, on-line map visualizes the application of the smart cities index to some cities (Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Dubai, Helsinki, Hong Kong, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, and Singapore). The common set of indicators deals with four areas: services, business and economic impact, citizens an infrastructures.
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The section presents some relevant innovations in the field of both the solar energy (i.e. the New York State's solar program and the new Ford solar car) and the electricity (e.g. a battery able to store renewable energy). It also deals with ICT for sustainability, low energy district renovation, smart grid, and a new smart energy startups program.
The smart city page provides you with the up-to-date ranking of the 10 smartest cities in Europe, the most sustainable mobility cities in Italy and the first in the world ecovillage. The section also presents relevant opportunities for startups in the field of urban challenges. Finally it focuses on new electric technologies for mobility.
Get some latest news on innovative solutions in the field of healthcare presented at the CES 2014 (e.g. augmented-reality contact lenses, and wearables). Moreover you can also read about a new Web portal for personalized healthcare, the use of open data to fight the flu as well as the exploitation of video games to care Alzheimer.
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Smart energy Technologies and applications for future energy-related processes
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New York To Boost Community Solar Market in StateWide Drive New York Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled ambitious goals for the State's solar program, including 1 billion dollars in additional funding for the NY-Sun Initiative to support the region's rooftop solar power market. Will ICT Transform Resource Use in 2014? According to Microsoft predictions, in 2014 enterprises will invest in ICT for sustainability by betting on the adoption of green energy, ICTenabled smart buildings, new systems for measuring natural capitals, and technologies for improving agricultural and food processes above all. Battery Offers Renewable Energy Breakthrough Researchers at the Harvard University developed a metal-free flow battery (the material is similar to organic molecules in rhubarb) able to economically store electricity generated from renewable, intermittent energy sources.
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Flexible Coal Plants Can Play Part in 21st Century Power Systems NREL study: coal can be part of a renewable energy power system. Low Energy District Renovation R2CITIES aims at reducing the energy consumption on a large scale. The Launch of the Electra Project on Smart Grids The EU liaison will focus on long-term research activities on electricity grids. Ford Goes Off-Grid with New Solar Car C-Max Solar Energi uses rooftop solar panels to run. Smart Energy Accelerator Announces 2014 Class of Startups They focus on different challenges in various areas of energy.
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5th ISGT Conference Washington DC (USA) | February 19-22, 2014 International forum on innovative smart grid technologies World Sustainable Energy Days Wels (Austria) | February 26-28, 2014 Conference on renewable energy sources and energy efficiency Reports
Smart Utilities: 10 Trends To Watch in 2014 and Beyond The Navigant Research analysis on the utilities market in the energy sector Knowledge Spillovers from Renewable Energy Technologies Lessons learnt from patents citation at 17 European countries over the 1978-2006 period infographics
Say Goodbye to Incandescent Bulbs Overview of the smart and energy-efficient options for the future of lighting: from the end of an era and the birth of a new one Home Heating Everything you need to know about home heating systems to save energy (e.g. heat sources and types of distribution systems) Videos
SunEdison Launches Solar Water Pump in India The innovative PV-powered technology for irrigation works without the electricity grid 30 Pilot Networks for Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection Results of the Fraunhofer Institute's "Local Energy Efficiency Networks" project
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Johannesburg Prepares To Host C40 Mayors Summit The event will take place from 4th to 6th February 2014 and will bring together mayors and experts from around the world, with the aim to advance urban solutions to global climate change. The topic of the summit is "Towards Resilient and Liveable Megacities". Resiliency, Material Health Among Top AEC Focuses for 2014 A recent Perkins+Will survey outlined five hot trends in the field of design for the coming year. Designers will pay more attention to sustainable practices, resistance to disasters, people wellness, employee engagement, and technologies. The 10 Smartest Cities in Europe The "Smartest City of Europe 2013" ranking shows how Europe is a model for the rest of the world in the field of sustainable urban developments. Copenhagen is still the undisputed European most innovative smart city.
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Euromobility Released the 7th Report on Sustainable Mobility in Italy The highest-ranking city is Venice, followed by Bologna and Turin. Smart Cities: Opportunities for Startups How startups can exploit technologies to solve urban challenges. Copenhagen Wheel Converts Your Bike to an Electric/Pedal Hybrid Now you can buy the smart wheel designed by MIT's SENSEable City. Battery Powered Buses Go Wireless in Milton Keynes The five-year trial aims to revolutionize electric vehicle technology. Italy Launches the First in the World Ecovillage The agrivillage will be energy and food-producing self-sufficient.
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New Partners for Smart Growth Denver (USA) | February 13-15, 2014 Conference on building safe, healthy, equitable and prosperous communities IT-TRANS Karlsruhe (Germany) | February 18-20, 2014 Conference and exhibition on IT trends and innovation for public transport Reports
Attitudes of Europeans Towards Urban Mobility The European Commission's survey on transport habits and problems within cities Smart Cities at the Service of Citizens The calls for papers of the Smart Cities Exhibition 2013 infographics
How Future Cities Will Succeed Challenges and opportunities surrounding the need for enhanced infrastructures to support tomorrow’s cities Recycling: the Good, the Better and the Best Global benefits from transforming waste materials into useful products Videos
Turin Smart City An overview of the 45 projects on mobility, inclusion, life&health, energy, and integration, which are transforming Turin into a smart city Barcelona Embraces IoE To Create a Smart City How Cisco is deploying Internet of everything to push innovation in Barcelona
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Augmented-Reality Contact Lenses To Be Human-Ready at CES 2014 The startup Innovega unveiled prototypes of high-tech contact lenses that work in combination with a mega-pixel glasses to see much more detailed images. Technology for Healthier Citizens During the Microsoft "Innovating for Healthier Citizens" event, healthcare experts discussed benefits and limitations of using ICT. Conversations were centred on enabling technologies of cloud services and mobile devices, creating the environment for health innovation. MD Revolution Introduces Consumer Digital Health Solution RevUp! RevUp! is a new Web and mobile app that helps users make sense of their health data. The system provides better access to analysis from healthcare professionals and delivers personalized health plans.
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Healthcare Innovation Summit Dubai (Arab Emirates) | January 26-29, 2014 Conference on technological tools and services enabling healthcare innovation Social Media and Healthcare Vancouver (Canada) | February 3, 2014 Free interactive event for sharing ideas on the use of social media to improve healthcare Reports
The Future of Wearable Tech Key trends driving the form and the function of personal devices and their impact on people's lives eVisits: the 21st Century Housecall A Deloitte prediction on the strong role of eVisits in 2014 to reduce medical costs and to improve care infographics
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How Open Data Can Help Fight the Flu Last year in Chicago an app helped citizens to get useful information. 7 Health Predictions for 2014 From 3D printed organs to personalized medicine and virtual visits. Kolibree's Connected Toothbrush Aims for Better Dental Health A mobile app keeps exact track of how users brush their teeth. Wearables at CES: the Useful, the Useless & the Downright Bizarre Among others: UV sensor on bracelets and heartbeat-detecting earphones. Pfizer Will Assess Video Game in Clinical Trial for Alzheimer’s Disease The trial represents a milestone in applied-healthcare gamification.
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How Patients Discuss Internet Health Information with Their Doctors The results of a patients on-line survey conducted in October 2013 Technologies Rises Up: HIT Trends for 2014 Health IT trends and technologies that will impact the healthcare environment Videos
How the Smartphone Is Transforming Healthcare Leveraging wireless and health information technologies to increase access to healthcare How Digital Health Changed My Life Experiences about the use of ICT for improving health outcomes and reducing costs in the diabetes care
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