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Ten tech startups set to join new Sunderland IoT and 5G accelerator

Ten early-stage technology companies have gained a place on an exciting new Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G accelerator programme, set to begin in Sunderland this month. Launched by Sunderland City Council, in partnership with global communications infrastructure provider BAI Communications (BAI) and leading tech sector support organisation Sunderland Software City (SSC), the programme combines […]

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 with BAI Communications. The trial period, during which a number of smart bins were installed across the city, has been in place across the summer and […]

BAI Communications research reveals strong industry support for smart communities and the need for greater public-private collaboration to build them

BAI Communications (BAI), a global shared communications infrastructure provider, today published a new report revealing organisations’ support for building smart communities is high but upgrading the network infrastructure necessary to enable them is a key challenge. The report titled: The building blocks of smarter, more connected communities: Smart communities report 2022 also reveals collaboration between […]

How connected venues deliver smart city goals

Venues bring people together, creating shared experiences and life moments for tens of thousands of fans. With the roll-out of the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, smart applications and other technologies, connectivity is not only creating unparalleled fan experiences, it is now a key efficiency driver in venues around the globe. Facility managers and other […]

The importance of connected transport in building smart cities

The use of digital technologies in the public transport sector is gaining traction worldwide. This includes high-capacity transit communication networks that enable connected vehicles, smart stations, and digitised, data-driven transit operations. These networks support intelligent applications that can make public transport more efficient, affordable, and safe, for both operators and passengers. With authorities eager to […]

How connected communities enable smart cities

Ubiquitous connectivity using 5G infrastructure and smart technology can significantly improve the quality and efficiency of our daily lives. Smart communities are the building blocks of smart cities. These communities use state-of-the-art digital technology, combined with real-time data and analytics, to create smarter, more intuitive infrastructure and to make these spaces better places to work, […]

BAI acquires ZenFi Networks, sharpens focus on convergent Wi-Fi & mobile infrastructure

With BAI Communications recently acquiring US-based infrastructure providers ZenFi Networks and Mobilitie, the company is sharpening its focus on delivering neutral-host private networks including convergent mobile & Wi-Fi infrastructure for large venues. Wireless networks for city transit including Wi-Fi on trains are other key growth areas, says BAI’s Group Chief Technology Officer, Brendan O’Reilly. Last month Australia-based BAI Communications acquired ZenFi […]

Reimagining communities as testbeds for the future

Communities that are free to experiment with connectivity and digitalisation can solve complex challenges — and generate valuable lessons for other municipalities in the process. Cities have been centres of innovation and invention since human beings first began building them. Unlike states and nations, cities have a direct connection to the realities of daily life […]

Building the smart cities of the future

More than half of the global population lives in urban areas. By 2050, it will be more than two-thirds, according to the United Nations. Urban living on this scale naturally brings social, environmental, and economic challenges that impact citizens’ quality of life. However, with smart city technology, we can build communities and cities that are […]