For 5G to work we need an alternative approach

For 5G to work we need an alternative approach

The case for an open-access 5G network The hype surrounding 5G is growing out of all proportion – 5G will not solve the world’s problems nor make us any smarter than we already are. To realise the true benefits, we need to change our approach. Unfortunately, this is...
Why Bristol is top of the UK Smart Cities Index

Why Bristol is top of the UK Smart Cities Index

Bristol is a Top UK Smart City Yesterday I attended the announcement of the first UK Smart Cities Index of top UK smart cities sponsored by Huawei and researched by Navigant.   A very interesting event hosted by The IET at the newly refurbished Savoy Place.  The...
Future of Urban Portsmouth. Really?

Future of Urban Portsmouth. Really?

Slightly surprised by what I heard. Today I was at an event hosted by University of Portsmouth at the Emirates Spinnaker Tower (quite possibly my favourite UK structure).  The event was to kick start a discussion on the future of urban Portsmouth.   Prof. Steffen...
What makes a Smart City?

What makes a Smart City?

Or….5 things you need to do first Having just come back to the UK from a smart cities conversation on the other side of the world, I would like to share some thoughts.   The role of KnowNow is to prepare the IT architectural blueprint for this new smart place.  ...
Smart Cities. Grown up or stroppy youngster?

Smart Cities. Grown up or stroppy youngster?

KnowNow Information has spent much time on developing Smart Cities and it is high time we had something to say – several interweaving strands that lead to a conclusion The power of your own information in a smart city. How by fusing information together useful...