Perspectives on data, AI and connected software from KnowNow.
In the race to build smart cities, the real intelligence lies with citizens. This article explores how empathy, AI, and listening systems can transform urban life, drawing lessons from Expo City Dubai and opportunities for UK councils and developers.
Read insight →Smart cities aren’t about shiny tech,they’re about better living. At KnowNow Information, we explore how AI is quietly fixing the everyday frustrations of civic life: from housing delays to clunky services. This blog reveals what happens when technology steps back and starts working for people.
Read insight →KnowNow CTO, Chris Cooper addresses how to use standards effectively in the implementation of strategies for smart communities.
Read insight →Find out how successful smart communities get there.
Read insight →Taking a different approach to valuing the space in our cities so that cars are not always king.
Read insight →KnowNow are members of the BCP My Smart Place R&D consortia. Collaborating with companies and BCP council to deliver new smart innovations for the citizens of Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Read insight →Making the case for an intelligent smarter south roadmap
Read insight →A thought piece co-written with Dr. Colin Birchenall (fellow IET Member and Chief Technology Officer, Digital Office for Scottish Local Government and Chief Digital Officer, Glasgow City Council). Originally published by Business Reporter, on behalf of the IET. So what will it be like to live in a smart city? Things will just work […]
Read insight →Chris has been interviewed for his Smart city expertise in a key report on urban mobility. "Mobility Data Marketplaces and Integrating Mobility into the Data Economy", features interviews with leading mobility thinkers. The report has been released in the run-up to Impact>Mobility, Europe's first Mobility Data Summit, Amsterdam, 24th-25th June. Focus on a range of […]
Read insight →Our CTO, Chris Cooper has been interviewed by the Smart Community Podcast. The conversation covers the use of Smart Standards for cities, as well as the benefits of pursuing Open Data projects. https://webplayer.whooshkaa.com/player/episode/id/336955?theme=light "It’s all about bringing great information and great actions and outcomes to people that put a smile on their face." Also, hear about… […]
Read insight →My previous article on human smart cities was one of our most popular – you can read it here. This article looks at the blockers that prevent cities from becoming smarter and why humanising smart cities is so important. Why cities are not going to be smart for a while The reason we do not […]
Read insight →The following article is based on an interview Chris conducted with Chris Roberts, conducted with Chris Roberts from Winchester City Council (WCC). leading on the Digital Winchester projects. Context The city of Winchester is historically important and has a thriving local economy and active arts scene. As well as being the administrative capital for the county […]
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