Smart cities pose a unique set of challenges in terms of security. That is why a new PAS has been developed to assist smart cities in establishing and implementing a security-minded approach.
Advances in 3D printing and design for printing are happening at an accelerated rate as the printers and inks become cheaper and more widely available. 3D printing is growing at a rate of 30% a year and is expected to reach a turnover of $21b annually by 2020. The field of 3D printing has revolutionized prototyping, manufacturing and design and has unleashed imaginative solutions across a range of sectors.
This year will see the publication of some important new standards. The topical standards set to be introduced in 2018 can be divided into four key themes: sustainability, manufacturing, governance and resilience and the built environment.
New housing developments should provide homes for wildlife as well as people in order to help reverse decades of wildlife and habitat decline, according to guidelines published by The Wildlife Trusts.
Well-designed environmental regulations can result in a range of positive economic outcomes, according to a report by engineering consultancy BuroHappold.
A new international group has been formed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to develop standards for smart city technology.
A recent survey by BSI found that reputation is seen as the number one most important factor in long-term success and organizational resilience. Why is it so important? And how well are businesses managing reputational risk?
