Tech-driven improvements at local play park get underway
Southwick’s Thompson Park is receiving more than £740,000 in investment to become a modern, interactive play space and home to one of only two interactive football walls in […]
Smart sensors prepare Sunderland’s roads for Arctic blast
Ten new additional state-of-the-art infra-red (IR) temperature sensors are in the final phase of exhaustive testing across a variety of locations around Sunderland, to provide additional detailed forecast […]
Council scoops duo of industry awards
As a leading smart city, it is with huge pride that we announce Sunderland City Council has scooped two coveted awards for digital housing innovation. Supporting residents through […]
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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 […]
Government backs self-driving shuttles rollout in Sunderland
Self-driving, zero emission HGVs awarded funding from the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Connected and Automated Mobility programme. The world’s first full-sized, self-driving bus service is among […]
5G IoT accelerator propels 10 startups to success in Sunderland
10 companies have been awarded a total of up to £100k Up to half of cohort in the process of laying down roots in Sunderland The 10 startups […]
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 […]
Smart steps towards waste efficiencies continue in Sunderland
Following this Summer’s trial of smart compactor bins across the city, Sunderland City Council is ready to implement next steps in its use of smart technology for city-wide […]
Housing Digital Innovation Awards recognise Sunderland
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the ‘Most Innovative Support/Care Service Award’ at the Housing Digital Innovation Awards 2023. Alongside Greatwell Homes and […]