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The rise in contactless payment; from convenience to protection
Smart CitiesContactless payment is not a new concept, in fact it has made life a little easier for most Australians since it was first made available here approximately thirteen years ago.
Which is better: a Smart City that adapts to our needs or a Smart City that helps us re-prioritise our needs?
Smart CitiesDealing with the unknown is perhaps the greatest challenge facing humanity in 2020. Infrastructure at every level is being challenged. The value of data, resource allocation and predictive data mapping is beyond measure as we deal with issues that stretch governments, citizens and business like never before.
PayStay on the map
Smart Cities, NewsAustralia’s most popular, user friendly parking app (as voted by Australians on iOS and Google Play) is covering more of Australia than even before. From Bronte in NSW to Bunbury in WA, more Australian’s can now locate and pay for their parking with PayStay.
Who knows if smart city technology really works?
Smart CitiesSmart Cities are now a way of life. Surprisingly, the thinking behind smart cities has been in place and in use for decades and yet the average citizen is unaware of the efficiency gains this technology can deliver.
Finalist- Excellence in Technology and Innovation – ON STREET- Digitising Brisbane’s Permits
Smart Cities, NewsDatabase Consultants Australia (DCA) has been recognised as a finalist in the category of Excellence in Technology and Innovation – On STREET for Digitising Brisbane’s Permits in the 2019 Parking Industry Awards.
Defining smart city “smartness”
Smart CitiesWhen we think of smart cities there is a desire to launch into dialogue about the technology, which is more often than not a sensor, IoT device or similar rather than focussing on how the data is to be accurately collected, collated and consumed
The benefits of home grown smart city technology
Smart CitiesLocal government leaders have an increasing amount of choice when it comes to smart city technology. Some of the best technology has been developed in Australia and presents many advantages to its foreign counterparts. So what are the benefits of home grown smart city tech? Why is the choice of technology provider so important? And what do cities stand to gain by putting local technology on their smart city agenda?