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Mind the Place• The start-up developed a mobile

application, available for iOS and Android devices.

• The innovative social network, which is smart cities and data management oriented, gives everyone the chance to express their own ideas through geolocalization and interaction between places and users.

The smart health page includes updates on how 3D printing technology has been recently used in this field. It also presents studies and reports about the importance of information and communication technologies, from the ability of improving clinical research activities to the top five digital trends fueling disruption in healthcare.

It allows people to find all over Italy the nearest public charging station to recharge their electric cars

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This page provides you with details about international projects on smart cities (i.e. India and Scandinavia). Moreover you can read about some relevant initiatives in the field of the IoT. Finally it focuses on innovative mobility solutions (i.e. the electric car-sharing program in the French City of Grenoble and the plans for the transportation network of Helsinki).

smart City Exhibition 2014: Technologies and solutions for the smart CityThe third edition of the Smart City Exhibition will be held from 22 to 24 October 2014 in Bologna, Italy. The event arises from the partnership between FORUM PA and Bologna Fiere and it will be addressed to the governance and the policies for the

smart city. Under this scenario a call for solutions called "Technologies and solutions for the smart city" was launched. This initiative is divided into three specific areas: "How to make a city smart in a step-by-step manner?", "How to exploit research results to develop smart technologies?", and "How to improve the quality of urban life from a gender perspective able to overcome disparities?". The closing date is the 19th of September.

The section presents hot topics in the energy field, like the investments on renewable bio-based technologies, including the need for modernizing electricity grid, making it more decentralized, reliable and resilient. It also focuses on the importance to expand charge infrastructure to boost EV market.

App designed to help consumers transition their home lighting to energy efficient technology

LightsmartIt provides instant access to you and your family's critical health information

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Firms Expand Charging Infrastructure to Boost Electric Cars MarketChinese companies are installing charging stations to promote EVs.

Four Reasons Why Energy Efficiency Programs FailHow to plan energy efficiency initiatives avoiding four common pitfalls.

Renewable Energy Investment Up 33% in Second Quarter of 2014Investment in this field totalled £ 37.2 billion from April to June.

California Ready to Fund Microgrids Paired With Renewables and StorageCalifornia announced $ 26.5 million in grants for microgrid projects.

How Salesforce, eBay and HP Got Smart on Low-Carbon Power SourcingData center operators are increasing the share of low-carbon power supply.

Germany Named Most Energy Efficient Country in Study of 16 Major EconomiesAccording to a new report authored by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, Germany is the world’s most energy efficient country. Also Italy, France and China scored well.

EU and Industry Partners Launch € 3.7 Billion Investments in the Renewable Bio-Based EconomyEU and industry players have launched a "European Joint Undertaking on Bio-Based Industries" aimed at creating a competitive market for bio-based products and materials sourced locally.

How the dARPA of the Energy world wants to Change the Electricity gridThe USA Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency is concerned with the modernization of the America’s inefficient electricity grid, making it more reliable and resilient.

gore sets Renewable Energy goal for 2018Al Gore called on the nation to dramatically change the way USA generates electricity

smart Metering Implementation in Europe: a year OnReportage of the conference co-organized by ESMIG and EDSO

2014's Most Promising Alternative Energy TrendsThe infographic explores some of the world’s most interesting advances in clean technology

The Power of the smart gridHow smart grid deployment in small residential and commercial buildings could reduce energy waste and carbon emissions in USA by 2030

More data, Less EnergyThis report shows the growing energy demand of billions of networked devices, and probes their hidden energy costs

Energy supply security 2014An overview of the most recent oil and natural gas emergency policy reviews authored by the International Energy Agency (IEA)

The Energy Event 2014Birmingham (UK) | September 16-17, 2014An event dedicated to energy management, efficiency and procurement solutions

Behave Energy Conference 2014Oxford (UK) | September 3-4, 2014The conference will explore how energy efficiency can be achieved through social behavioral change

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Cloud Infographic: Monetizing Internet of ThingsIt shows the business models adopted by ten companies already implementing IoT paradigm

The Impact of smarter ParkingHow the use of smart parking systems can reduce parking congestion, traffic volume and increase at the same time local GDP

smart Mobility needs a Connected ContinentNeelie Kroes outlines how the EU is supporting smart vehicles on a connected continent

HsB Living Lab: Homes of the FutureThe HSB Living Lab is a cooperation between HSB Housing Corporation, Johanneberg Science Park and Chalmers University

A Futuristic Megacity Grows in... Scandinavia?The project is trying to connect three cities spread over three countries.

Internet of Things Start up Octoblu Designs a Platform that Translates ProtocolsOctoblu will be the translator between whatever protocols to connect things.

The EC Wants High Speed Broadband Everywhere. But Is It Worth It?The Connected Communities initiative supports innovative projects in this field.

Smart City: Software to Ease Urban Transport CongestionUrban Engines is a software designed to reduce congestion on public transport.

Toyota EVs Ready for Smart City Public Transport Scheme in GrenobleUrban transport of the future will become a reality in the French city.

How the Internet of Things Is Helping Battle water shortagesSanta Clarita City in California is saving more than 180 million gallons of water per year thanks to a new system incorporated sensors and data analytics, using the Internet of Things.

Helsinki City Envisions Futuristic Transport Planner by 2025Finland's capital plans a "mobility on demand" system that integrates all forms of shared and public transport (e.g. carpooling, taxis, long-distance trains and so on) in a single payment network could essentially render private cars obsolete.

India: 100 new smart Cities - Roadmap to sustainable Urban developmentThe step of the creation of the 100 new cities seems to be a nice opportunity for the country to guide their whole developmental process and boost up their economic strength.

Industrial Park governanceAn analysis of the governance model observed around the world to successfully administer and develop industrial parks

Future of government smart ToolboxThis toolbox, developed by the World Economic Forum, shares insights on how technology can strengthen good government

ICIss 2014Bandung (Indonesia) | September 24-25, 2014Conference on topics related to the development of a smart system platform for city and society

wIVEC2014Vancouver (Canada) | September 14-15, 2014The 6th international symposium on wireless vehicular communications

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

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nightly Business Report: Embracing TelemedicineAn interview with doctors adopting this new form of medical care

How wearable Technology Could save Our HealthThese gadgets can record vitals and send them to doctors, revolutionizing healthcare

Healthcare ITAccenture released its annual technology vision that identifies the top five digital trends fueling disruption in healthcare

Utilizing ICT in demand generation for Reproductive Maternal, newborn and Child HealthThe report is authored by the USAID

IBM smarter Care: Impact at the Point of CareEnabling holistic, individualized care to improve outcomes and reduce costs

Health IT summit (iHT2 )Seattle (Washington) | August 19-20, 2014Areas of discussion will include mHealth, health information exchange and cloud computing

Transforming Healthcare with ITKolkata (India) | September 5-6, 2014The conference brings together experts from the field of healthcare and information technology

Surface Pro, Xbox Help Washington Man Overcome Life-Changing InjuryHow Microsoft systems can transform the live of people with disabilities.

From the mHealth + Telehealth World 2014 ConferenceMore than 38% of USA consumers search for health information on-line.

3D Printed Anatomy to Mark a New Era for Medical TrainingThe anatomical kit would improve health professionals’ knowledge.

Device Makes Fatal Lung Disease Detection Faster and CheaperCheap and accurate device for diagnosing a frequently fatal lung disease.

Improving Clinical Research with High-Speed Data Transfer TechnologiesData access, quantity, and quality drive innovation in clinical research.

google wants to Build Most detailed database of the Human Body EverGoogle will use the power of its computing network to work on the Baseline Study, a project which aims to create the most fully-rounded picture of how the human body works.

successful Implantation of Micro-sensor for Intraocular Pressure Measurement in glaucoma PatientImplandata Ophthalmic Products GmbH reports the successful implantation of the first micro sensor for wireless intraocular pressure measurement at Augenklinik Bellevue in Kiel, Germany.

3D Printing Creates Artificial Blood VesselsUsing 3D printing, medical researchers at the University of Sydney, Harvard and Stanford universities, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have been able to create artificial blood vessels based on the human circulatory system.

21st Century Cures Roundtable on Personalized MedicineAdvances in genomic sequencing and diagnostic testing can accelerate the pace of cures.

Newsletter no. 29 І July 2014