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January 2014

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Get some latest news on innovative solutions in the field of healthcare presented at the CES 2014 (e.g. augmented-reality contact lenses, and wearables). Moreover you can also read about a new Web portal for personalized healthcare, the use of open data to fight the flu as well as the exploitation of video games to care Alzheimer.

The smart city page provides you with the up-to-date ranking of the 10 smartest cities in Europe, the most sustainable mobility cities in Italy and the first in the world ecovillage. The section also presents relevant opportunities for startups in the field of urban challenges. Finally it focuses on new electric technologies for mobility.

gsMA Is Launching smart Cities Index 2014The association of world’s mobile operators and the University of Sheffield are improving the smart cities indicators system, designed to demonstrate the value of using mobile technologies for urban infrastructures and services, and to measure the impact of smart city

projects on municipal operations, the economy and communities. An interactive, on-line map visualizes the application of the smart cities index to some cities (Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Dubai, Helsinki, Hong Kong, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, and Singapore). The common set of indicators deals with four areas: services, business and economic impact, citizens an infrastructures.

The section presents some relevant innovations in the field of both the solar energy (i.e. the New York State's solar program and the new Ford solar car) and the electricity (e.g. a battery able to store renewable energy). It also deals with ICT for sustainability, low energy district renovation, smart grid, and a new smart energy startups program.

An intuitive tool to manage therapies and drugs, track crisis, and contact doctors

dPs daily notesA free system available in Italy for localizing and booking electric stations

next ChargeA simple way to provide people with complete information on recycling opportunities in the USA

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zero Emission Human synergy (zEUs)• Spin-off of the Politecnico di Milano• Mission: to promote efficient

emission-free mobility in the cities• Product: Bike+ is a new concept

of bike integrating a sophisticated energy management system that optimizes the energy of the rider to automatically provide assistance and to recover energy

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Smart Energy Accelerator Announces 2014 Class of StartupsThey focus on different challenges in various areas of energy.

Ford Goes Off-Grid with New Solar CarC-Max Solar Energi uses rooftop solar panels to run.

Low Energy District RenovationR2CITIES aims at reducing the energy consumption on a large scale.

Flexible Coal Plants Can Play Part in 21st Century Power SystemsNREL study: coal can be part of a renewable energy power system.

The Launch of the Electra Project on Smart GridsThe EU liaison will focus on long-term research activities on electricity grids.

Battery Offers Renewable Energy BreakthroughResearchers at the Harvard University developed a metal-free flow battery (the material is similar to organic molecules in rhubarb) able to economically store electricity generated from renewable, intermittent energy sources.

will ICT Transform Resource Use in 2014?According to Microsoft predictions, in 2014 enterprises will invest in ICT for sustainability by betting on the adoption of green energy, ICT-enabled smart buildings, new systems for measuring natural capitals, and technologies for improving agricultural and food processes above all.

new york To Boost Community solar Market in state-wide driveNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled ambitious goals for the State's solar program, including 1 billion dollars in additional funding for the NY-Sun Initiative to support the region's rooftop solar power market.

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30 Pilot networks for Energy Efficiency and Climate ProtectionResults of the Fraunhofer Institute's "Local Energy Efficiency Networks" project

sunEdison Launches solar water Pump in IndiaThe innovative PV-powered technology for irrigation works without the electricity grid

Home HeatingEverything you need to know about home heating systems to save energy (e.g. heat sources and types of distribution systems)

say goodbye to Incandescent BulbsOverview of the smart and energy-efficient options for the future of lighting: from the end of an era and the birth of a new one

knowledge spillovers from Renewable Energy TechnologiesLessons learnt from patents citation at 17 European countries over the 1978-2006 period

smart Utilities: 10 Trends To watch in 2014 and BeyondThe Navigant Research analysis on the utilities market in the energy sector

world sustainable Energy daysWels (Austria) | February 26-28, 2014Conference on renewable energy sources and energy efficiency

5th IsgT ConferenceWashington DC (USA) | February 19-22, 2014International forum on innovative smart grid technologies

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Italy Launches the First in the World EcovillageThe agrivillage will be energy and food-producing self-sufficient.

Battery Powered Buses Go Wireless in Milton KeynesThe five-year trial aims to revolutionize electric vehicle technology.

Copenhagen Wheel Converts Your Bike to an Electric/Pedal HybridNow you can buy the smart wheel designed by MIT's SENSEable City.

Smart Cities: Opportunities for StartupsHow startups can exploit technologies to solve urban challenges.

Euromobility Released the 7th Report on Sustainable Mobility in ItalyThe highest-ranking city is Venice, followed by Bologna and Turin.

The 10 smartest Cities in EuropeThe "Smartest City of Europe 2013" ranking shows how Europe is a model for the rest of the world in the field of sustainable urban developments. Copenhagen is still the undisputed European most innovative smart city.

Resiliency, Material Health Among Top AEC Focuses for 2014A recent Perkins+Will survey outlined five hot trends in the field of design for the coming year. Designers will pay more attention to sustainable practices, resistance to disasters, people wellness, employee engagement, and technologies.

Johannesburg Prepares To Host C40 Mayors summitThe event will take place from 4th to 6th February 2014 and will bring together mayors and experts from around the world, with the aim to advance urban solutions to global climate change. The topic of the summit is "Towards Resilient and Liveable Megacities".

Barcelona Embraces IoE To Create a smart CityHow Cisco is deploying Internet of everything to push innovation in Barcelona

Turin smart CityAn overview of the 45 projects on mobility, inclusion, life&health, energy, and integration, which are transforming Turin into a smart city

Recycling: the good, the Better and the BestGlobal benefits from transforming waste materials into useful products

How Future Cities will succeedChallenges and opportunities surrounding the need for enhanced infrastructures to support tomorrow’s cities

smart Cities at the service of CitizensThe calls for papers of the Smart Cities Exhibition 2013

Attitudes of Europeans Towards Urban MobilityThe European Commission's survey on transport habits and problems within cities

IT-TRAnsKarlsruhe (Germany) | February 18-20, 2014Conference and exhibition on IT trends and innovation for public transport

new Partners for smart growthDenver (USA) | February 13-15, 2014Conference on building safe, healthy, equitable and prosperous communities

Remote monitoring,health-related data collection and presentation models, support to assistive processes

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How digital Health Changed My LifeExperiences about the use of ICT for improving health outcomes and reducing costs in the diabetes care

How the smartphone Is Transforming HealthcareLeveraging wireless and health information technologies to increase access to healthcare

Technologies Rises Up: HIT Trends for 2014Health IT trends and technologies that will impact the healthcare environment

How Patients discuss Internet Health Information with Their doctorsThe results of a patients on-line survey conducted in October 2013

eVisits: the 21st Century HousecallA Deloitte prediction on the strong role of eVisits in 2014 to reduce medical costs and to improve care

The Future of wearable TechKey trends driving the form and the function of personal devices and their impact on people's lives

social Media and HealthcareVancouver (Canada) | February 3, 2014Free interactive event for sharing ideas on the use of social media to improve healthcare

Healthcare Innovation summitDubai (Arab Emirates) | January 26-29, 2014Conference on technological tools and services enabling healthcare innovation

Pfizer Will Assess Video Game in Clinical Trial for Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe trial represents a milestone in applied-healthcare gamification.

Wearables at CES: the Useful, the Useless & the Downright BizarreAmong others: UV sensor on bracelets and heartbeat-detecting earphones.

Kolibree's Connected Toothbrush Aims for Better Dental HealthA mobile app keeps exact track of how users brush their teeth.

7 Health Predictions for 2014From 3D printed organs to personalized medicine and virtual visits.

How Open Data Can Help Fight the FluLast year in Chicago an app helped citizens to get useful information.

Md Revolution Introduces Consumer digital Health solution RevUp!RevUp! is a new Web and mobile app that helps users make sense of their health data. The system provides better access to analysis from healthcare professionals and delivers personalized health plans.

Technology for Healthier CitizensDuring the Microsoft "Innovating for Healthier Citizens" event, healthcare experts discussed benefits and limitations of using ICT. Conversations were centred on enabling technologies of cloud services and mobile devices, creating the environment for health innovation.

Augmented-Reality Contact Lenses To Be Human-Ready at CEs 2014The startup Innovega unveiled prototypes of high-tech contact lenses that work in combination with a mega-pixel glasses to see much more detailed images.