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FEATURE : SMART CITIES
In the case study , it was also noted that with the Digital Transformation , Copenhagen ’ s technology solutions and trusted partner ecosystems will deliver digital innovation opportunities for the city itself to create new revenue streams , improve access to public services , better community experiences , and create new operating models that drive increased efficiency .
Morten Kabell , Mayor of Technical and Environmental Affairs , City of Copenhagen , commented on the collaborative efforts : “ City infrastructure digitisation improves citizen experiences and reduces carbon emission , making Copenhagen the place where new businesses want to invest and where new residents want to move to .”
With the support of Cisco , Denmark can now increase convenience and reduce congestion with real-time lighting and parking management ; connect citizens , tourists and businesses with prevalent wireless access ; and reduce the use of C0 2 emissions with a connected city infrastructure .
Refocusing our attention on Disruptive Technologies ’ research , Oslo came second , performing well in ESG , smart tech adoption , air quality and renewable
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