How Edge AI Is Transforming City Operations and Services
Edge AI is making cities more responsive, efficient, and resilient by processing data directly on devices like cameras, smart poles, and connected street furniture. This enables real-time decision-making, reduces data transfer costs, and enhances privacy without depending on constant cloud connectivity.
For operations professionals in urban environments, understanding how edge AI integrates into city infrastructure is essential. It supports faster responses in mobility management, lighting control, and public safety, leading to smoother, safer urban experiences.
Upcoming Webinar: Urban Transformation and AI – Filling in the Gaps
Join the webinar on Tuesday, 1 July 2025 to explore practical applications of edge AI in city operations. The 60-minute session plus Q&A will feature experts from PNY Technologies and A.I. Tech, sharing insights on real-world use cases and implementation strategies.
Webinar Details:
Time: 10.00 (CDT), 11.00 (EDT), 16.00 (BST), 17.00 (CEST)
Length: 60 minutes + Q&A
Key Use Cases in the Webinar
- Urban Mobility and Connected Street Furniture: Edge AI integrated into traffic cameras, intersections, and bus stops offers real-time insights into vehicle flow, pedestrian movements, and kerbside usage. These insights help reduce congestion, support public transit, and improve street safety and accessibility.
- Smart Lighting and Multifunctional Poles: Intelligent lighting systems now include adaptive brightness, predictive maintenance, integrated sensors, 5G connectivity, and local analytics. These smart poles form a digital backbone for connected urban services.
- Public Safety and Edge Video Networks: AI-powered edge video processing enables immediate threat and incident detection while protecting privacy through on-device analysis and federated learning.
The session will also cover return on investment, sustainability benefits, and examples from cities already using edge AI to build smarter, safer environments.
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Meet the Webinar Speakers
Youssef Nadiri
Product and BDM Smart Cities & Spaces, PNY Technologies
Youssef leads strategy and marketing for Edge AI solutions across smart city sectors, helping customers implement AI and computer vision projects that improve urban environments.
Alessia Saggese
Co-founder, A.I. Tech
With a strong background in computer engineering and AI, Alessia focuses on artificial vision and intelligent surveillance, contributing to smarter video analytics and cognitive robotics.
Luke Antoniou
Senior Editor, SmartCitiesWorld
Luke reports on smart technologies that enhance public services and sustainable mobility, covering key urban challenges and innovations.
For operations professionals aiming to improve city services, this webinar and the surrounding resources provide actionable insights into how edge AI is shaping the future of urban management.
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