In this show, sponsored by Itron, we discuss the emergence of the smart city. Itron has been at the forefront of developing smart city infrastructure. We speak with Sharelynn Moore, the VP of Marketing at Itron, about how the company is using sensors and software to make the smart city come alive.
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Jul 14
Can the LA Olympics in 2028 be a catalyst for clean energy? How the games could remake transport, power and clean air in the car capital of America
Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, an event that poses formidable logistical challenges. To put it in terms that will be familiar to many Americans, it is the equivalent of seven Super Bowls happening every day, in one of the world’s biggest urban econom ... Show More
47m 1s
Jul 7
Why is it so hard to build big energy projects? The barriers that obstruct new infrastructure development, and how to get past them
Whoever you ask, you are likely find broad agreement that the world needs more energy infrastructure. Whether you are worried about ensuring secure supplies, powering new data centres, or cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the answer is most often going to be investing in new asse ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 23
The new politics of power: What's really driving up American electricity bills? And what can we do about it?
US residential electricity prices have risen by more than 40 per cent since the start of 2021, which is much faster than general inflation. Utilities requested a total of $31 billion in increased rates last year, double the amount in 2024. And investor-owned utilities are plannin ... Show More
46m 57s
Oct 2024
Smart cities in action: How Cary, NC is pioneering municipal innovation
<p>What happens when a small town in North Carolina embraces cutting-edge technology to become a leader in smart city innovation? In this episode, host Ed McNamara is joined by SHI’s Senior Vice President of Public Sector Sales, Denise Collison, and special guest Dan Ault, Assist ... Show More
44m 59s
Mar 2021
A Data Tsunami is Coming, Is Your City Ready? Intel’s GM For Smart Cities, Sameer Sharma, Details Why Your Infrastructure is Your Biggest Obstacle
<p>The term “smart city” might bring to mind images from <i>The Jetsons</i>, maybe flying cars and robots serving humans. And while that’s possible, cities are getting smarter right now in very practical and useful ways. Building a smart city is about its citizens and how their l ... Show More
44m 23s
Aug 2025
Driving tomorrow: Paving the way for self-driving cities
How ready are GCC cities for mass adoption of autonomous vehicles? In this inbold episode, Ruggero Moretto sits down with Frans Hiemstra from Uber and Andreas Gissler from Strategy& Middle East to discuss the evolution of autonomous driving technology, regulatory landscapes, busi ... Show More
23m 17s