Energy Magazine May 2021 | Page 127

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NEW YORK

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LONDON

The big apple is constantly working towards improving their technology and has launched a new Internet of Things ( IoT ) strategy covering areas such as governance , privacy , security , and sustainability . For a city that does not sleep , smart is definitely the way forward and they use smart technology to deal with public safety , waste management , water quality and more . LinkNYC is one of the innovations installed to replace pay phones , and provide services such as free public Wi-Fi , device charging and phone calls .
London has a long and well established reputation as a smart city and is constantly trying to improve the city through a variety of ways . They are aiming to improve the city ’ s air quality through the Ultra Low Emissions Zones and by installing more electric car charging points . In 2018 London ' s Mayor , Sadiq Khan , launched the Smarter Together London initiative , with the aim to make London the smartest city in the world . energydigital . com 127