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Six Requirements of a Smart City
While there is no universally agreed definition of a smart city, it is generally understood that smart cities use information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve citizens’ quality of life, enhance efficiency, including security and transport, and meet current economic, social, and environmental needs without compromising them for future generations. Oftentimes, smart city frameworks assume cities already have the basic infrastructure needed to enable the transiti
Aug 143 min read


How Smart Cities Will Bring Us Closer to the United Nation’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
As the world looks towards broadening sustainability initiatives, one topic is becoming increasingly poignant: Smart Cities. Smart City initiatives and sustainability goals are intrinsically linked. At their core, smart cities use information and communication technologies (ICT) to boost operational efficiency, enhance public access to information, and improve government services and citizen well-being. The ideal smart city strikes a balance between cutting-edge technology an
Jun 255 min read


The Rise & Development of Remote Service Delivery in South Africa
In the last five years we have seen an exponential increase in demand, globally, for remote service delivery. A demand that was greatly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 173 min read


Five Smart City Initiatives from Around the World
Smart City initiatives are transforming urban living as technology connects citizens and governments, creating smarter, more efficient cities. Countries like Singapore, Norway, and South Korea are often highlighted as leaders in this innovation - but what truly makes them stand out?
Apr 112 min read


What Is a Smart City?
A smart city is an urban area that leverages advanced technologies, like IoT, AI, and modern communication networks, to collect and analyse data. This data is then used to optimise city operations, enhance the quality of life for citizens, and promote sustainability. In essence, a smart city combines innovation and connectivity to solve urban challenges and create opportunities.
Feb 252 min read


My Smart City plans crossing borders to Namibia, UK
My Smart City says it aims to be an all-in-one solution for community members, having added services to connect users with service providers, such as domestic cleaning, gardening, and in some areas, pet grooming – done through the “booking a service” feature.
Feb 182 min read


Three Years of Sustainable Progress: Giving Back for our Birthday & Mandela Month
At Acumen Software we are grateful to mark three years of dedication and hard work to building a platform that aims to enhance our community. We wouldn't be here without the support of our community, and as such, for our birthday, we made the decision to give back by donating blankets to Heartlands Baby Sanctuary.
Aug 8, 20243 min read


Introducing My Smart City – the app that puts the power of community improvement in your pocket
Introducing My Smart City, an innovative app that revolutionises community improvement and puts the power of change at your fingertips.
May 16, 20232 min read


George moving to award-winning My Smart City App
George Municipality is excited to announce that we are moving over to a new award winning Citizen App – My Smart City
Apr 17, 20233 min read


This South African app wants to help fix your city
Acumen Software's My Smart City platform hopes to help South Africans resolve service delivery issues quickly and efficiently, CEO Joao...
Nov 20, 20221 min read


App Created to Report Government Service Delivery Issues Wins Award!
The My Smart City platform continues to expand, innovate, and empower citizens to be a voice in their city!
Oct 23, 20222 min read


My Smart City app wins at MTN App of the year awards
(By Marcus Gopolang Moloko. Published in MemeBurn ) Citizen app My Smart City has won the award for best enterprise solution in this...
Oct 19, 20222 min read


My Smart City wins ‘Best Enterprise Solution’ at the MTN Business App of the Year Awards
The MTN Business App of the Year Awards is the leading app development and awards recognition platform on the African continent
Oct 17, 20222 min read


My Smart City bumps up service with new feature
Online service delivery reporting platform My Smart City now allows its users to compare the performance of different municipal wards.
Aug 23, 20222 min read


South African smart city platform extends functionality
(Published by SmartCitiesWorld News Team in SmartCitiesWorld ) Tshwane is one of the cities where My Smart City has been rolled out The...
Aug 22, 20222 min read


My Smart City adds property value feature on app
(By Marleny Arnoldi Published in Engineering News ) Service delivery application (app) My Smart City has launched a new ‘Local Insights’...
Aug 22, 20222 min read


Smart City Technology Can Positively Boost An Economy
(By Joao Zoio and Kennedy Mogotsi. Published in Africa.com ) The adoption of sustainable technologies poses a challenge for policymakers...
May 5, 20224 min read


My Smart City wins the Brand South Africa Social Cohesion Award
My Smart City (MSC) has won the South African Social Cohesion Award! This auspicious announcement was made at Brand South Africa’s Play...
May 3, 20222 min read


My Smart City platform wins Brand SA social cohesion award
(Published in Engineering News ) Citizen services platform My Smart City (MSC), developed by software company Acumen Software, has won...
May 3, 20221 min read


My Smart City app now covers eThekwini
(Published in ItWeb ) The My Smart City service delivery platform has expanded to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, after seeing a steady increase...
Feb 21, 20222 min read
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