A smarter future for a connected north
The much-anticipated Connected North event in Manchester on 17-18 April 2023, brought together over 1,500 of the North’s connectivity leaders to debate, discuss and discover solutions to connect […]
Huge expansion of free public Wi-Fi in Sunderland
Residents and visitors to the city can enjoy free, superfast and reliable Wi-Fi in many more outdoor places, thanks to Sunderland City Council and BAI Communications’ free public […]
Make smarter business decisions
By the year 2050, it is projected that 68% of the world’s population will live in urban areas.[1] With over two-thirds of global residents relying on the evolution […]
Reflecting on Smart City World Congress 2022
Reflecting on Smart City World Congress 2022: Delivering Smart Solutions for All We’re still coming down from the high and excitement of the recent Smart City World Congress […]
CityFibre investment set to bring £690M+ economic boost to Sunderland
Economic impacts include £441m in productivity benefits, £97m from a widened workforce, and £30m in local authority savings. A new report commissioned by CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent […]
Sunderland wastes no time trialling smart bins
Solar-powered ‘smart compactor bins’ are some of the latest innovations being successfully piloted in Sunderland, thanks to its leading digital expertise and growing smart city infrastructure developed in […]
Partnership to develop one of the UK’s first 5G Universities
BAI Communications, Sunderland City Council and the University of Sunderland partner to develop one of the UK’s first 5G Universities. New smart cities technologies deal means university will […]
Catapult’s Digital Twin Hub Strategy Board packed with industry leaders
Alan Turing Institute, Anglian Water, Arup, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Bentley Systems, Esri, Frazer-Nash, Iotics, L&Q, National Highways, Network Rail, Mott McDonald, Ofcom, Palantir and Sunderland City Council […]
Career event brings digital to life for Sunderland pupils
Sunderland Software City recently hosted an event at Sunderland College to showcase the exciting and wide range of career opportunities available in the digital sector. More than 80 […]