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The role of IoT in shaping smart cities

CIO

By 2050, an estimated 68% of the global population will reside in urban environments, placing immense strain on existing infrastructure and resource allocation. According to IDC, the IoT market in the Middle East and Africa is set to surpass $30.2 This impressive growth trajectory underscores the accelerating role of IoT in our lives.

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How AI-powered agriculture helps farmers grapple with climate change and food security

CIO

Experts predict that by 2050, up to 370 million people could face food insecurity due to these changes. IoT sensors deployed in fields worldwide collect vital information on crop and weather conditions every 30 minutes. AgTech startup SupPlant is working to tackle these challenges through innovative AI-driven solutions.

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Builders and VCs explore the impact of air mobility on urban planning at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022

TechCrunch

Gysin — the CEO of Wisk Aero, a leading AAM company that recently received $450 million in funding from Boeing — has more than 30 years of experience in the autonomous vehicle, energy, IOT and enterprise high-technology industries.

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Convergence of IoT and Business Process Management (BPM) for Smarter Cities

Newgen Software

High-speed broadband networks enabling gigabit connections, mobile networks supporting 4G and 5G along with integration of internet of things (IoT) will form the fundamental infrastructure of smart cities. With business process automation and IoT working together, it forms a robust foundation for smarter cities.

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Australian businesses need new servers to drive sustainability and innovation

CIO

This number is concerning given emerging digital technologies such as blockchain, IoT, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are increasing demand for data centre services further, as workloads are no longer confined to the core data centre and can run anywhere, including the edge.

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Sustainable technology: A competitive advantage for businesses

Capgemini

The European Green Deal, aiming to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, exemplifies these efforts. For instance, renewable energy could reduce global carbon emissions by up to 70% by 2050 (IEA). Compliance with such regulations is becoming non-negotiable for businesses.

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Proptech in Review: 3 investors explain why they’re bullish on tech that makes buildings greener

TechCrunch

trillion every year between now and 2050, according to McKinsey. We are also spending significant time in areas like IoT and sensors, where innovations can have a potentially big impact on the climate. “Those that survive will have an opportunity to expand market share.”. And the potential market is enormous.