Gaining a digital edge for a digital age
The use of digital tools and technology are increasingly embedded in our everyday lives – connecting us, extending our reach across the globe and opening up opportunities for […]
Game on for Sunderland’s National Esport Campus
Esports is one of the world’s fastest growing activities and Sunderland will play a key role in helping it become a multi-billion-pound industry in the UK, as WHO […]
“Turbo charging” Sunderland’s Connectivity: Q&A with Liz St Louis
Following the announcement of major investment into our smart city infrastructure here in Sunderland in October 2021 with strategic partner BAI Communications, we caught up with Liz St […]
Me, myself and my smart city
Just as technological innovations, such as electricity and steam power, profoundly altered daily life in the 19th century, today’s cities are striving to leverage technology for the greater […]
Sunderland’s e-gift card supports move to digital high street
SUNDERLAND’s smart city journey has received an extra boost, with an innovative digital scheme which will support the local economy. Sunderland BID launched its gift card a year […]
Introducing ‘Sunderland: City of Smart’ – a short video to inspire and inform
Our new partnership with BAI Communications will create the most advanced UK Smart City and accelerate Sunderland’s 2030 ambition to be a connected international destination with potential for […]
New partnership to create UK’s most advanced smart city
A new 5G network will realise Sunderland City Council’s ambition to be a digitally enabled, UK smart city leader as BAI Communications build a new 5G centric network […]
Quadrant Smart Tour: Sunderland
On 22nd September 2021, numerous leaders from across Sunderland City Council and our delivery partners took part in Peloton Event’s ‘Quadrant Smart Tour’. Sunderland was the first UK […]
Our year as the UK’s smartest city
In October 2020, Sunderland was named the UK’s smartest city at the Digital Leaders 100 Awards. Our journey to the top spot has been a fast-paced and collaborative […]