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IoT Security in an Age of Insecurity | IoT For All

IoT Security in an Age of Insecurity | IoT For All | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.iotforall.com - January 2, 2018 2:00 PM
Takeaways from a talk on IoT security at a New America event in D.C. include two-factor authentication, encryption methods, and more.
Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
Discussions about the Internet of Things (IoT) often focus on a “Security vs. Privacy” paradigm. However, last month author Susan Landau emphasized instead that discussions should focus on “Security vs. Security” at a New America event titled Listening In: Cybersecurity in an Insecure Age.

In her same-titled book, Landau’s historical perspective, legislative knowledge, and cyberattack descriptions make a convincing case for the need to secure our data.

She describes how security has matured slowly leading up to today’s strong-encryption found in corporate, government, and military environments.
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Discussions about the Internet of Things (IoT) often focus on a “Security vs. Privacy” paradigm. However, last month author Susan Landau emphasized instead that discussions should focus on “Security vs. Security” at a New America event titled Listening In: Cybersecurity in an Insecure Age. In her same-titled book, Landau’s historical perspective, legislative knowledge, and cyberattack descriptions make a convincing case for the need to secure our data. She describes how security has matured slowly leading up to today’s strong-encryption found in corporate, government, and military environments.
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Libelium’s IoT sensor platform helps to control environmental impact on Palma de Mallorca’s harbor to become a smart tourist destination | Libelium

Libelium’s IoT sensor platform helps to control environmental impact on Palma de Mallorca’s harbor to become a smart tourist destination | Libelium | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.libelium.com - October 7, 2017 2:04 PM

Turning Palma de Mallorca into a smart tourist destination by improving the quality of its environment is the goal of the Balearic Harbors Authority project implemented by Libelium and Mallorcawifi.com. A wide network of Waspmote Plug & Sense Smart Cities sensors is deployed all around the Mallorcan harbor to measure the impact of the arrival of ships and cruise liners, and other port activity.

Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
The Smart Cities harbor project deployed in the city of Palma measures two basic environmental parameters that most affect citizens’ health: air quality and noise. The project is placing 27 Waspmote Plug & Sense! Smart Environment PRO in various locations around Palma’s harbor, and five Waspmote Plug & Sense! Smart Cities devices. 

These devices are set to collect data provided by 81 sensors measuring carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, noise, temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind, and rainfall, among other factors.
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« Devenir une Smart City », un ouvrage méthodologique pour les collectivités

« Devenir une Smart City », un ouvrage méthodologique pour les collectivités | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.villeintelligente-mag.fr - August 3, 2017 11:41 AM
Transformer la ville en « Smart City » pour faciliter la vie quotidienne des habitants, réduire la facture énergétique et favoriser le bien vivre ensemble c’est l’objectif que se fixent désormai
Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
Cet ouvrage constitue un outil de réflexion méthodologique à destination des élus, cadres et agents des collectivités territoriales, mais également des autres parties prenantes (État, entreprises, associations, citoyens…).
This means:  This book is a methodological reflection tool for elected officials, managers and agents of local authorities, but also other stakeholders (state, companies, associations, citizens ...). We suppose the citizen-initiative aspect would be covered in another volume.
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July 10, 2017 9:13 AM
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Opinion | One Thing Silicon Valley Can’t Seem to Fix

Opinion | One Thing Silicon Valley Can’t Seem to Fix | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - July 8, 2017 2:30 PM
Weirdly, we’re still building corporate campuses like it’s the 1950s.
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Why do we remain so wedded to the old suburban, car-dependent model for workplaces? If autonomous vehicles (or even flying ones) are truly imminent, why are we building millions of square feet of supposedly soon-to-be-obsolete parking spaces? With so many studies touting the benefits of walkable, bike-able and transit-accessible environments, why are we designing in such a way that makes long, painful commutes inevitable?
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June 29, 2017 2:45 PM
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Does ideology affect Smart Cities? - Smart City Brand:

Does ideology affect Smart Cities? - Smart City Brand: | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From smartcitybrand.com - February 15, 2017 1:15 PM
Santiago Martin Caravaca interview the Mayor of Wien, Budapest, Oslo, Medellin, Trieste, Ljubljana and the Deputy Mayor of Amsterdam. Let Smart Cities Talk!
Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
Are smart cities a laboratory for politics? Mayors and deputy mayors of seven important European regional capitals, all committed to smart cities, give voice to their (political) priorities on such initiatives:
- Citizens first, rather than technology first
- Innovation
- Importance of learning by doing
- Quality of life
- Social responsiveness
- Make tech tools and information readily available to citizens

And... so far there is no template, no "one-size-fits-all."
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June 9, 2017 1:27 PM
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Top 100 Internet of Things Blogs and Websites on the Web | IoT Blog

Top 100 Internet of Things Blogs and Websites on the Web | IoT Blog | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From blog.feedspot.com - June 9, 2017 4:07 AM
Internet of things Blog Best List. Keep up with smart city iot blog,IoT blog, IoT cloud blog, smart grids iot blog, intelligent transportation iot blog,energy management iot blog,Building and home automation iot blog,Building and home automation iot blog,Keep up with Internet of things Blog, Internet of things by following top Internet of things sites.
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Best IoT blogs around the internet...
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May 23, 2017 4:38 PM
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Seattle Climbs but Austin Sprawls: The Myth of the Return to Cities

Seattle Climbs but Austin Sprawls: The Myth of the Return to Cities | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - May 22, 2017 8:00 AM

The  U.S. is continuing to become more suburban, with sprawling metro areas spreading out further. But the most dense places are tending to become denser.

Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
All of the largest East Coast and Midwest metro areas became more dense, including New York, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago (though less so than Seattle). These places, five of the seven densest, were already relatively tightly packed to begin with. The other two densest metro areas, San Francisco and Los Angeles, suburbanized only slightly.

By contrast, none of the places where sprawl increased most between 2010 and 2016 — Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Oklahoma City — had been especially urban even in 2010.

The metro areas that are becoming more dense include two, New York and Washington, that are home to the media outlets where much of the writing about cities appears.
Furthermore, metro areas that are urbanizing have more than their fair share of urban planners, including Seattle, Minneapolis, Washington and Boston.

Those who write about, advocate for and choose to live in cities really do see more urbanization around them. But their cities are the exceptions.

Most large metro areas, including the fastest-growing ones, as well as America over all, are increasingly suburban.
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May 11, 2017 12:44 PM
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6000 ans d’urbanisation en une carte, c’est ici !

6000 ans d’urbanisation en une carte, c’est ici ! | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From lumieresdelaville.net - May 11, 2017 12:44 PM
» 6000 ans d’urbanisation en une carte, c’est ici ! |
Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
On a global scale, the first urbanization movements appear in connection with the rise of industry. If in 1900 only 10% of the world population lived in the city, today we are at 54%. If this evolution is already impressive, urbanization is still in its infancy. Indeed, according to forecasts, 75% of the world population will live in cities in 2030. To understand the magnitude of the phenomenon, Metroscom offers an interactive mapping of the appearance of cities from 3,700 BC to the year 2000.
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March 15, 2017 12:16 PM
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10 ways tech can cure big-city headaches - Raconteur

10 ways tech can cure big-city headaches - Raconteur | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.raconteur.net - March 14, 2017 8:52 PM
From noisy airports and traffic jams to crime and anti-social behaviour, city life is full of annoyances. But what if technology could solve these problems? Here are ten ways it can help
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Seems obvious, doesn't it? Let's hold our municipalities' proverbial feet to the fire and get "smart."
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January 16, 2017 11:35 AM
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IoT 2016 in review: The 8 most relevant IoT developments of the year

IoT 2016 in review: The 8 most relevant IoT developments of the year | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From iot-analytics.com - December 29, 2016 11:11 AM
The IoT Security Attack on Dyn servers in September 2016 was the #1 story of the IoT 2016 year. Amazon Echo is the consumer IoT product of the year
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Security and interoperability are still key concerns for the Internet of Things. And now, AR/VR and artificial intelligence are adding to the buzz.
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December 7, 2016 3:23 PM
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Report: Cities need $375 billion in green investment

Report: Cities need $375 billion in green investment | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.greenbiz.com - December 1, 2016 7:13 PM
The C40 Climate Leadership Group calls for an urgent increase in low-carbon investment before 2020.
Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
"If all cities with populations of 100,000 people or more act on the recommendations in the report, the world would achieve 40 percent of the emissions reductions necessary by 2100 to avoid catastrophic climate change."
We  must view this as urgent to implement -- even if we don't get 'instant gratification.' There is a point of no return soon to be reached.
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September 19, 2016 12:01 PM
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The 25 Most Influential Women in IoT

The 25 Most Influential Women in IoT | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.ioti.com - September 16, 2016 4:39 PM
Meet the leading ladies of the burgeoning IoT industry.
Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
The IoT Institute published a list of the 25 Most #Influential #Women in #IoT including Alicia Asín, CEO & co-founder of Libelium.
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August 23, 2016 9:30 AM
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5 women who are changing the IoT world

5 women who are changing the IoT world | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From readwrite.com - August 22, 2016 9:43 PM
Tech can really seem like an overwhelmingly male-dominated world, and IoT isn't immune. But here are five incredible women leading the way for everyone.
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October 11, 2017 3:07 PM
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Pollution : qui sont gagnants et les perdants de la piétonisation des voies sur berge à Paris ?

Pollution : qui sont gagnants et les perdants de la piétonisation des voies sur berge à Paris ? | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.francetvinfo.fr - October 11, 2017 12:07 AM
Le sujet agite l'Ile-de-France depuis plus d'un an. En septembre 2016, la Mairie de Paris a décidé de fermer à la circulation les 3,5 kilomètres de la voie sur berge Georges-Pompidou, dans le centre de la capitale. Avec quels effets sur la pollution ? Mardi 10 octobre, Airparif, l’organisme indépendant chargé de surveiller la qualité de l’air en Ile-de-France, a publié le rapport définitif de sa campagne de suivi du projet. Franceinfo fait le bilan. 


Via Hubert MESSMER
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This subject has agitated the Ile-de-France region -- where Paris is located -- for over a year. In September 2016, the Paris City Council decided to close 3.5 km of the Georges-Pompidou riverside expressway to car traffic in the center of the capital. What are the effects on air pollution? On Tuesday, 10 October, Airparif, the independent body responsible for monitoring air quality in Ile-de-France, published the final report of its follow-up campaign. Franceinfo takes stock of the findings...
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August 24, 2017 3:41 PM
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7 companies to watch in sustainable shipping

7 companies to watch in sustainable shipping | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.greenbiz.com - August 22, 2017 7:05 PM
Delivery supply chains are inching toward electrification. Here are the leaders where EVs and old-school logistics converge.
Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
Truck deliveries without the noise and fumes from idling diesel engines are welcome in our smart cities.  From new types of on-demand trucking models to incremental electrification among large corporate fleets, here's a rundown of seven companies to watch in the delivery space, from Lauren Hepler in Greenbiz.
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July 26, 2017 11:36 AM
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Dutch city Dordrecht uses IoT for smart city planning

Dutch city Dordrecht uses IoT for smart city planning | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From internetofbusiness.com - July 25, 2017 8:32 AM
IoT gateways were used as part of a smart city project in the Dordrecht. Sensors were introduced to monitor pedestrians, cyclists & vehicles.
Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
For a city with no track record of data-based planning, insights into rush hours, recession periods and movement trends have transformed the ability of public authorities to make smarter urban planning decisions. Passive Wi-Fi monitoring systems such as the Meshlium IoT Gateways could also provide useful information regarding footfall to local businesses.
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July 7, 2017 2:21 PM
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California Today: A Plan to Cool Down L.A.

California Today: A Plan to Cool Down L.A. | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - July 7, 2017 8:34 AM

Friday: Lighter pavements to fight the heat in Los Angeles

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LA Mayor Eric Garcetti has predicted that the city could reduce its so-called urban heat island effect — caused by dark surfaces, lack of vegetation and discharges from traffic and industry — by three degrees over the next 20 years. Proponents of cool pavements say that aside from providing greater physical comfort, even a small drop in temperatures would reduce energy use and mitigate the health risks associated with extreme heat.
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June 15, 2017 12:25 PM
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The Smart City Already Exists–Under Our Streets

The Smart City Already Exists–Under Our Streets | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.fastcodesign.com - June 1, 2017 6:35 AM
it turns out that some existing infrastructure could act as a sensor already–no new tech needed.
Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
Making cities smart doesn’t necessarily mean embedding sensors and cameras everywhere, an expensive and time-consuming endeavor. It turns out that some existing infrastructure – such as cables and cell phone towers - could act as a sensor already, with no new tech needed.
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June 3, 2017 9:58 AM
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Berkeley duo's plan to solve traffic jams: hyper-fast lanes for self-driving cars

Berkeley duo's plan to solve traffic jams: hyper-fast lanes for self-driving cars | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - June 3, 2017 7:00 AM
Anthony Barrs and Baiyu Chen’s Hyperlane system proposes clusters of self-driving cars zipping past local traffic at 100mph, controlled by a central computer
Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
Hyperlane works a lot like existing dedicated commuter lanes, only instead of paying extra to use higher-speed, lower-congestion lanes in a human-driven vehicle, the separate lanes are only for autonomous vehicles. After entering an acceleration lane, Hyperlane’s central computer takes over the car’s functions and finds a slot for it in the already fast-moving traffic in the dedicated lanes. Vehicles would travel at speeds up to 120mph, and that the centralized computer control – which would be in constant communication with each vehicle using emerging 5G technology – would allow for a more tightly-packed traffic pattern.
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May 16, 2017 5:44 PM
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Where is the world's densest city?

Where is the world's densest city? | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - May 11, 2017 2:30 AM
Evenly spread over all of the world’s mountains, deserts and other terrains, we would be standing 150 metres away from our nearest neighbours. In the most densely populated cities – from Dhaka to Medellin – we’re right on top of them
Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
Modernist architecture and urbanism made the control of density one of its main concepts, with Le Corbusier and his followers advocating huge, dense buildings surrounded by natural landscape, giving an overall more civilised urban form. And in the postwar rebuilding programme, this notion of “towers in the park” with strictly controlled dwellings per hectare limits, and the construction of the New Towns, meant there was a determined political effort to lower urban densities.

Then something strange happened. Not only did modernist urbanism not seem to alleviate urban problems, but the aversion to high density began to be overturned. In the early 1960s Jane Jacobs tried to counter the ideas of Howard and Le Corbusier through her deep observation of ordering systems in high-density neighbourhoods, ideas that would later be taken up by the New Urbanists, who reacted against both modernist planning and the sprawl of American suburbia.

In 1990s Britain, Richard Rogers and the Urban Task Force advocated high density residential development along the lines of the city of Barcelona (density of 15,000 people/sq km), with its consistent superblocks as a civilised counterpart to suburbia.

This argument for density is echoed by geographers such as Richard Florida, who point out that the entire point of the city is the dense proximity of people, leading to what he calls “collision density”, and all the innovations of modern life.

Higher density city environments can also be more efficient, with greater public transport use and shorter journeys. Clustering dwellings together also means they share in each other’s energy loads – so density can have a significant effect on reducing carbon emissions.

“Anyone who believes that global warming is a real danger should see dense urban living as part of the solution,” as Harvard’s Ed Glaeser puts it.
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April 28, 2017 10:15 PM
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IoT rockstars you need to follow

IoT rockstars you need to follow | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From insights.hpe.com - April 28, 2017 10:15 PM
These technologists, thought leaders, and writers are laser-focused on the IoT industry and love to share what they find. Keep up with their output with these links.
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February 22, 2017 12:42 PM
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World's first solar panel road opens in Normandy village

World's first solar panel road opens in Normandy village | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - December 22, 2016 9:08 AM
Route in Tourouvre-au-Perche cost €5m to construct and will be used by about 2,000 motorists a day during two-year test period
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December 10, 2016 10:07 AM
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The worst thing about driving is about to change

The worst thing about driving is about to change | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.motherjones.com - December 10, 2016 10:07 AM
Driverless cars will change more things than you know.
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The End of Parking Will Reshape Cities
The rise of the self-driving car will free up huge chunks of downtown real estate now dedicated to parking for other, better uses: parks and green belts, housing and shops. Clive Thompson paints this future portrait in Mother Jones.
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October 5, 2016 11:41 AM
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An IoT Trailblazer's 'Secret Sauce': Interview with Libelium's CEO

An IoT Trailblazer's 'Secret Sauce': Interview with Libelium's CEO | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From www.ioti.com - October 4, 2016 1:28 PM
The leader of a Spanish startup shares advice on what makes a successful company and career advice for the next generation of employees.
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August 23, 2016 10:57 AM
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The Internet of Poorly Working Things — Monday Note

The Internet of Poorly Working Things — Monday Note | Smart Cities & The Internet of Things (IoT) | Scoop.it
From mondaynote.com - August 21, 2016 6:38 PM
In the mythical Land of Theory, where everything ‘just works’, we can connect all the objects in our lives. We have the sensors, the…
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Brilliant summing-up of why the IoT is taking its sweet time... Wherever (and whenever) there is  ease of use, interoperability, security, word of mouth from users will show us what's working.
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