Global Elevator and Escalator Market Is Rising Fast as Cities Build Higher and Smarter From high-rise living to smart infrastructure, vertical mobility is becoming one of the most essential pillars of modern urban development Modern cities are no longer spreading outward — they are growing upward. As urban populations increase and land becomes more expensive, countries around the world are embracing vertical development in a big way. Towering residential complexes, mixed-use skyscrapers, metro stations, airports, hospitals, hotels, and shopping centers are reshaping the built environment. And at the center of this transformation is one often-overlooked industry: elevators and escalators. According to the market data you provided, the Global Elevator and Escalator Market is projected to rise from US$ 163.44 Billion in 2025 to US$ 249.45 Billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 4.81% from 2026 to 2034. That steady growth reflects more than construction demand — it reveals how deeply vertical transportation has become woven into daily life. From helping commuters move efficiently through metro systems to supporting aging populations in residential buildings, elevators and escalators are no longer just conveniences. They are essential infrastructure. Why vertical mobility matters more than ever An elevator or escalator may seem like a small component of a building, but in reality, it defines how people interact with the space. Elevators allow people and goods to move efficiently between floors in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Escalators, on the other hand, are designed to keep large numbers of people flowing smoothly in high-traffic areas such as malls, airports, railway stations, and public transit hubs. Together, these systems have become indispensable in urban planning and modern architecture. As cities become denser, the demand for vertical transportation naturally rises. It is nearly impossible to imagine a high-rise residential tower or a multi-level hospital functioning effectively
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03 Apr AI TELECOMMUNICATIONS KEYNOTE SPEAKER: FUTURIST CONSULTANT FOR CORPORATE EVENTS Famous AI telecommunications keynote speakers and futurist consulting experts focus on the emerging trends transforming the industry through artificial intelligence. Thought leaders, SMEs and influencers can be found working as celebrity AI telecommunications keynote speakers helping providers, executives, and technology teams understand how ML, LLMs and automation can improve network efficiency, customer experience, and strategic decision-making. A leading thrust of work is around automated network optimization. Machine learning algorithms can monitor traffic patterns, predict congestion, and dynamically allocate bandwidth to ensure seamless connectivity. Telecom companies like Verizon and AT&T are highlighted by the best AI telecommunications keynote speakers for using tech to enhance network reliability and reduce downtime, especially in 5G and fiber-optic deployments. Also pros focus on predictive maintenance and fault detection. Per top AI telecommunications keynote speakers, smart systems analyze sensor data from network equipment to anticipate failures before they occur, minimizing service disruptions and reducing repair costs. This trend enables telecom providers to improve operational efficiency and maintain high service standards. Customer experience personalization is also a leading interest. New IoT enables telecom companies to offer tailored plans, predict customer needs, and automate support through chatbots and virtual assistants. By analyzing usage patterns and preferences, global AI telecommunications keynote speakers note that tech can proactively recommend services or resolve issues, increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty. And thought leaders, SMEs and KOLs discuss fraud detection and cybersecurity. Telecom networks face constant threats, from SIM swap fraud to DDoS attacks. Smart tools can detect anomalies, identify potential threats in real time, and automate responses, enhancing network security. On top of it analytics and decision intelligence is worth watching. Industry executives are using tech to optimize pricing strategies, forecast demand, and plan network expansions. Data-driven insights international AI telecommunications
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Dive Brief: - Housing referrals from United Way’s 211 helpline, a phone number that connects to local assistance organizations in the U.S., reached a record high of 6 million in 2025, up from 5.6 million in 2024, according to a United Way Worldwide 211 Impact Survey released this week. Housing accounted for 31% of all 211 referrals, the most of any category last year. - Utilities and food assistance followed housing in the number of 211 referrals, with 3.1 million for utilities and 2.5 million for food. - "What we’re hearing across the 211 network is a sharp increase in people struggling — particularly around finding and keeping stable housing — which serves as a sounding alarm from communities nationwide,” Heather Black, vice president of 211 system strategy at United Way Worldwide said in a news release. Dive Insight: 2025 was a challenging year for housing affordability in the U.S. The median existing home price hit an all-time high in June, and the number of cost-burdened renters continued to soar. United Way last year documented 19 million calls to 211, up from 18.1 million calls in 2024. Over the past decade, referrals for housing assistance have surged 150%. Housing last year also made up the largest “unmet need,” according to the organization. “In other words, there were not enough community resources available to handle the housing needs 211 callers expressed,” the report stated. Utility-assistance referrals increased 6% compared with 2024 and have doubled over the past 10 years. Food referrals remained steady at 2.5 million compared with the year before but are nearly double pre-pandemic numbers, the survey found. Other top 2025 referrals included legal, consumer and public safety assistance, followed by individual, family and community support assistance, mental health and substance abuse assistance and income support and financial assistance.
Apr 3, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
But a spokesperson for the charity said the position articulated by its deputy chief operations officer at a council meeting recently is not its current policy. Francesco Pilla has lost track of how many times he has seen cars fly through red lights and over the pedestrian crossing at the junction near Harold’s Cross Educate Together National School, as he brings his children to and from the campus. “It’s something that happens every single morning,” he said by phone on Wednesday. Recently, he was frightened out of his skin, he said, when a van sped through the crossing, which had a green man, and narrowly missed his child on a scooter. “Sometimes, my little son, when he sees the green man, he flies straight on,” he says. Pilla speaks as both a concerned parent, and an academic. In his role as professor of smart and sustainable cities at the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy in UCD, his work focuses on building better and safer communities, he said. Last year, Pilla organised a project that saw student’s scooters fitted with cameras, so they could document the chaotic traffic around the school and the nearby junction, as they navigated it. “We captured many vans, cars passing through the red light, skimming the kids passing through the red light with a full green man,” he says. Chaos at that junction of Harold’s Cross Road and Parkview Avenue is just one of several concerns members of the school’s parent staff association (PSA) have, they say. Concerns for the traffic around the campus, a former greyhound racing stadium, were flagged before the school welcomed its first tranche of students, junior infants, in 2019. At the time, it was a temporary set-up, with lessons run in makeshift classrooms. In March 2022, permission was granted
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City to celebrate year of music with global summit - Published Sunderland will get a chance to showcase its music credentials as it is set to host a global summit. It became the second UK city, after Manchester, to join the Music Cities Network (MCN) last year - a scheme that gives member cities access to collaborative opportunities, resources and advocacy. It has been selected to host the network's summer summit in June, marking a year of celebrations of the city's Year of Music, which features events, gigs and workshops across 12 months. Sunderland Music City's CEO Michelle Daurat said it was a "proud moment" to be chosen as a host for the event for fellow city members such as Berlin, Reykjavik and Sydney. She said: "As we reach the culmination of our Year of Music, this summit not only celebrates how far we've come, but also sets the stage for Sunderland's future as a connected, innovative and internationally engaged music city." The MCN said the event will take place across three days from 18 June and will explore how to build sustainable "music ecosystems" within urban policies. Managing director of the MCN Lena Ingwersen said: "This summit builds on conversations we've had and will continue to have across Europe - from ESNS to Tallinn Music Week - where cities and industry leaders are rethinking how music can shape more resilient, future-oriented cities." Follow BBC Sunderland on X, external, Facebook, external, Nextdoor and Instagram, external. Get in touch Do you have a story suggestion for BBC Wear? Related topics - Published21 January - Published25 January 2025
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Abstract The dynamic nature of traffic, high mobility and varying topology are major challenges to Urban Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs), especially in densely populated urban areas. The methods of traditional routing and congestion control are not able to adjust and this leads to increased latency, decreased throughput and frequent breakdowns. In this paper, a new hybrid deep learning architecture that combines Graph Convolutional Networks (GCN) to extract spatial features and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks to model time is proposed with the aim of offering adaptive routing and other proactive congestion control capabilities in urban VANETs. The model applies the real time traffic information of sensors and vehicular communication systems in urban areas to forecast traffic congestion, model vehicle density and route optimization. In experimental results, the proposed GCN-LSTM model is significantly more efficient in routing and also in predicting results, compared to the baseline models. In particular, it recorded a Mean Absolute Error of 0.02, Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) of 0.07, routing latency of 38.13 ms and Packet Delivery Ratio of 95, which was much better than GCN-only (MAE: 4.65, PDR: 90.3) and CNN-LSTM (MAE: 0.14, PDR: 88.1). The hybrid model also aids the real-time traffic processing through the edge-cloud cooperation, reducing the inference latency and scaling to city regions. Such methods as geospatial embedding and temporal batching enable the model to represent the intricate flow of traffic in high-resolution. The architecture is also modular and allows simple incorporation of both emergency vehicle prioritization and location-based rerouting and is scalable to operate on resource-constrained edge nodes, meaning it can be used in practice in intelligent city infrastructure. Altogether, the developed model offers a high-performing and scalable adaptive routing and congestion control solution to smart urban transportation systems. Data availability The dataset used in this study is the
Apr 3, 2026 · via nature.com
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Charlotte To Host TechDay Event With $10K Prize Competition for HBCU Students The City of Charlotte will hold Charlotte Community TechDay 2026 on Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Johnson C. Smith University’s Innovation Center. The City of Charlotte will hold Charlotte Community TechDay 2026 on Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Johnson C. Smith University's Innovation Center. Demonstrations and workshops will fill the day. Student teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities will compete for $10,000 in prizes. Pathway Community Foundation has teamed up with the city to organize the event. Student teams representing HBCUs will present prototype solutions they built after three months working with Charlotte and Henry County, Georgia. These teams will pitch ideas designed to tackle actual civic problems facing communities today. "Charlotte is proud to host the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge in our growing city," said Mayor Vi Lyles, according to Charlotte.gov. "This partnership creates the opportunities to showcase some of our innovation work; connect with others; and expand our horizons, and we cannot wait to see it all come together on April 23." This marks the city's second run with the HBCU Smart Cities Program. The Charlotte Department of Transportation worked with students last year through this initiative. Now they're back, bringing fresh minds to brainstorm solutions for getting people and goods around town more efficiently. Want to show off your tech? Exhibitors can sign up to display their innovations at the event. Anyone with technology to share can register. Technologies that improve mobility — how people and goods move — get first consideration. Exhibitor registration closes Thursday, April 9. The partnership with Pathway Community Foundation shows how serious the city is about working together to spark new ideas. Community members can sign up online. Johnson
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Tönnjes presented its next-generation solutions for secure and networked vehicle identification, a new generation of hybrid chips and demonstrated its latest developments for digital vehicle registration and authentication in a live trade fair environment. The new hybrid chip, presented at at Intertraffic in Amsterdam earlier this month, was developed in collaboration with Swiss semiconductor manufacturer EM Microelectronic. The secure dual-frequency RAIN RFID and NFC tag combines long-range, high-speed vehicle identification with convenient smartphone-based verification. This hybrid approach enables a wide range of use cases— from identification in heavy traffic to targeted roadside checks— while advanced cryptography, including AES-128 authentication, and extended memory structures ensure the high level of security, privacy and flexibility required for government applications, according to executives of both companies. Tönnjes’s Jochen Betz By integrating electronic identification technologies into physical license plates and vehicle components, Tönnjes is underlining its holistic approach to modern transport and mobility systems. “The introduction of our hybrid chip is a milestone for secure and scalable vehicle identification. We offer authorities powerful, secure and flexible solutions for long-term use,” said Jochen Betz, Managing Director of Tönnjes, a global market leader in secure vehicle identification that offers governments and authorities system solutions for vehicle registration worldwide. RFID Innovation The hybrid chip is designed to support future-proof global RAIN RFID vehicle identification while remaining compatible with existing infrastructures. Its architecture allows for the individual implementation of UHF or NFC functionality with the option to upgrade transponders as regulatory or operational requirements evolve. Combined with Tönnjes solutions such as IDePLATE, IDeSTIX and IDeSTIX Headlamp Tag, the new chip generation strengthens the company’s modular portfolio for secure vehicle registration systems worldwide. EM Microelectronic, a company of the Swatch Group, designs and manufactures true ultra-low power integrated circuits and modules for battery-operated and field-powered devices in wearable, consumer, automotive
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Automated traffic enforcement technologies have shown reductions in collisions, speeding and red-light violations but remain controversial. In December, the U.S. Department of Transportation said it would approve grants for traffic safety cameras only in school or work zones under the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. At least seven states have statutes that ban the use of red-light cameras for traffic enforcement, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Opponents often claim that automated safety cameras do little more than bring in revenue. Still, those funds often go back into road-safety improvements, said Verra Mobility Vice President of Strategic Partnership Will Barnow. “We need to build trust that these are not just revenue-generating type programs, but they're really centered on safety,” he said. Verra Mobility is a leading provider of traffic-enforcement systems. “We work with our partners to try to always lead with safety messaging and make sure that they're transparent with the communities,” Barnow said. Speeding accounted for 29% of traffic fatalities in 2024, responsible for nearly 12,000 deaths, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. More than 1,000 people died in 2023 due to drivers running through red lights, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Traffic agencies commonly use safety cameras to help reduce deaths and injuries. In 2025, communities across the U.S. had 338 speed safety camera programs and 351 red light safety programs, according to the IIHS. Speeding declined by an average of 72% at 15 sites in San Francisco within six months after safety cameras were installed last year. New York City’s red-light program, which has operated for 30 years, achieved a 73% decrease in red-light violations, a 65% decline in T-bone crashes and 49% fewer rear-end collisions at camera-installed intersections, according to the NYC Department of Transportation. In Philadelphia,
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Dive Brief: - In her first proposed budget as Detroit mayor, Mary Sheffield earmarked $7.9 million to pay all full-time city employees a livable wage of at least $21.45 an hour. Sheffield’s office estimates this could affect 900 workers — 70% of whom are Detroit residents, according to Michigan Public Radio. - Detroit is part of a wave of cities that have implemented livable wages and housing in recent years, said William Hatcher, a public administration professor at Augusta University in Georgia. - “As there is more pressure on affordability with little action at the national level to address that public problem, there may be more livable wage initiatives among the states and local governments in the U.S.,” Hatcher told Smart Cities Dive. Dive Insight: Detroit’s average household income grew from $22,000 in 2014 to $39,000 in 2025, according to a City of Detroit press release. But Detroit’s poverty rate is still close to 35%, and the U.S. Census Bureau reported last year that the child poverty rate was more than 50%. “Detroit can’t say it is taking poverty reduction seriously as long as it is not paying a significant number of its employees a livable wage,” Sheffield said in a statement. “This is an urgent priority.” Hatcher said livable wages for municipal employees can promote community sustainability. When as many residents as possible earn a living wage, it creates more resources for schools, parks and other features that are attractive to future residents. And “having more residents able to afford basic necessities leads to businesses benefiting from having more stable customers,” he said. But Hatcher also notes that cities may need to increase taxes to pay for employee livable wages, which could lead to an exodus of high income-earning residents. According to Michigan Public Radio, Sheffield’s office said the
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As Türkiye has moved into the 5G era as of this week, the impact will go far beyond faster internet speeds. The next-generation tech is expected to reshape consumer behavior, create entirely new digital ecosystems and open the door for a new generation of unicorn startups to emerge from Türkiye. When infrastructure changes, business models change as well. Technology history shows that each major leap in connectivity creates new consumer habits and, eventually, billion-dollar companies. In Türkiye, the 3G era after 2009 saw the rise of platforms such as sahibinden.com and Yemeksepeti. The 4G period and the years after 2020 brought unicorns, including Peak, Getir, Trendyol, Insider, Dream Games and Hepsiburada. While 3G and 4G connected people to mobile apps and screens, 5G will connect machines, sensors and systems to one another, and to the cloud, with near-zero latency. This creates a new digital layer across industries ranging from manufacturing to health care, generating a much larger opportunity set for entrepreneurs. Winners of 5G era Globally, the biggest winners of the 5G era are still unknown. Few people could have predicted the rise of Instagram during the 4G rollout. The most valuable future opportunities are likely to come from startups that creatively combine 5G’s low latency and high device capacity. The next wave of unicorns will probably not be "5G apps" alone. They are more likely to emerge at the intersection of artificial intelligence, the physical world and 5G infrastructure. Most of these companies are expected to surface between 2026 and 2030. Although much of the current attention and investment is flowing into AI, 5G is quietly becoming the backbone that will enable these future businesses. Türkiye's 5G preparations have only been discussed through the devices and services used by millions of people. However, 5G infrastructure is more of an
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Vietnam aims to develop five globally competitive cities by 2045 VOV.VN - Vietnam has set a goal of developing at least five cities of international standing by 2045, as outlined in the Government’s Resolution 80 issued on April 2. The resolution updates the Government’s action programme to implement the Politburo’s Resolution 06 on urban planning, construction, management and sustainable development, along with the Politburo’s Conclusion 224. It aims to unify direction and translate strategic orientations into concrete tasks and solutions, creating a strong shift in awareness and action across ministries, sectors and localities. Under the programme, Vietnam targets a national urbanisation rate of at least 45% by 2025, rising above 50% by 2030, and reaching the upper-middle range among ASEAN and Asian countries by 2045. The number of urban areas is expected to grow to 950–1,000 by 2025 and 1,000–1,200 by 2030. The strategy also emphasises improving urban infrastructure and living standards. By 2025, all existing and newly established urban areas are expected to have master plans, zoning plans and urban upgrading programmes in place, with healthcare, education and cultural infrastructure meeting urban standards. In terms of spatial and environmental development, the programme sets targets for expanding green space, transport infrastructure and housing. Urban green space per capita is projected to increase to 6–8 square metres by 2025 and 8–10 square metres by 2030, while land allocated for transport infrastructure is expected to rise to 16–26% by 2030. Average urban housing floor area per capita is set at a minimum of 28 square metres by 2025 and 32 square metres by 2030. Digital infrastructure is also a key priority. Fibre-optic broadband is expected to cover over 80% of urban households by 2025, alongside widespread adoption of 4G and 5G services. By 2030, all adults are expected to have access to
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Apr 2, 2026 · via tanzaniainsight.com
Leguna’s quest to build smart cities DAR ES SALAAM: WHILE most 29-year-olds are navigating the early uncertainties of their careers, Peris Leguna is busy digitally rendering the future of Tanzanian urbanization. Standing at the intersection of traditional infrastructure and high-tech innovation, she is not just observing the growth of her nation, she is planning its survival. With a career defined by an insatiable intellectual curiosity and a relentless drive for research, Ms Leguna has set her sights on a goal that is as clear as it is ambitious: to ascend the academic ladder and become a professor whose work serves as the definitive blueprint for sustainable city living. For many, the term Smart City conjures images of science-fiction skylines and autonomous vehicles. But for Ms Leguna, it is a practical, urgent solution to the real-world challenges facing developing nations. Driven by a desire to bridge the gap between traditional urban planning and modern digital infrastructure, she set her sights on international training that could bring global excellence home to Tanzania. The turning point in Ms Leguna’s journey came in 2024. Recognizing that local challenges often require global perspectives, she secured a prestigious scholarship through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). This wasn’t merely a chance to study abroad; it was an entry point into one of the world’s most technologically advanced societies. She enrolled at Hanyang University in South Korea, a global powerhouse known for its cuttingedge programs in technology and urban development. By 2025, she had earned her Master of Science in Smart City Management and Technology. This degree acted as the definitive stepping stone toward her ultimate dream of professorship. “I realized early on that while our local context is unique, the tools to manage urbanization are becoming universal,” she said in an interview with Woman Magazine. “South
Apr 2, 2026 · via dailynews.co.tz
Abstract With an emphasis on improving energy efficiency (EE) and lowering power consumption of rapidly growing connected vehicles and infrastructures, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication is emerging as a fundamental element in the development of smart cities. This paper introduces an innovative reinforcement learning (RL)-based method for dynamic resource allocation within 5G-enabled V2X networks, focusing on EE and minimizing power consumption. The suggested framework adeptly modifies transmission power, and spectrum allocation in real-time, responding to fluctuating traffic patterns and network demands. By facilitating ongoing learning and decision-making, the RL system guarantees optimal resource utilization while preserving high-quality service and low-latency communication. Q-learning is employed to dynamically regulate power levels in urban vehicular scenarios, taking Doppler shift, user mobility, and changing traffic conditions into account. Experimental evaluations demonstrate a substantial decrease in power consumption and an improvement in network efficiency providing a sustainable solution for smart mobility initiatives, promoting the advancement of greener, more reliable, and energy-efficient urban transportation systems. Data availability The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study available from the corresponding author on reasonable request. References Xiao, H., Zhu, D. & Chronopoulos, A. T. IEEE Trans. Intell. Transp. Syst. 21(12), 4947–4958 (2020). Lim, D.-W., Chun, C.-J. & Kang, J.-M. Transmit power adaptation for D2D communications underlaying SWIPT-based IoT cellular networks. IEEE Internet Things J. 10(2), 987–999 (2023). Akhter, J., Hazra, R., Mihovska, A. & Prasad, R. A Novel resource sharing scheme for vehicular communication in 5G cellular networks for smart cities. IEEE Trans. Consum. Electron. 70(3), 5848–5856 (2024). Liang, Y. J., Tseng, Y. C. & Hsieh, C. W. A deep reinforcement learning-based D2D spectrum allocation underlaying a cellular network. Wireless Netw. 31(1), 435–441 (2025). Pan, Z. & Yang, J. Deep reinforcement learning-based optimization method for D2D communication energy efficiency in heterogeneous cellular networks. IEEE Access 12, 140439–140455 (2024). Huynh,
Apr 2, 2026 · via nature.com
RESEARCH: New shared AI for smart buildings optimizes their management, improves data privacy Researchers at the Cybersecurity and Intelligent Systems Engineering have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) system that could make smart buildings more efficient, private and easier to manage. The framework, called a âfederated neuro-symbolic rule learning,â is the first of its kind designed specifically for building operations. Smart buildings rely on sensors to track things like occupancy, activities and energy use to automate heating, lighting and appliances. But collecting such data raises privacy concerns and often requires powerful, resource-heavy AI systems that are difficult to run on small devices. The new approach addresses both problems. Instead of sending raw data to a central server, it uses federated learning, where multiple buildings train a shared model while keeping their data local. At the same time, the technology combines neural networks with symbolic reasoning to generate simple, human-readable âif-thenâ rules. These rules can run directly on low-power devices and explain how decisions are made. For example, the system can learn rules such as: If motion is detected in the kitchen in the evening, cooking is likely happening. This makes the AI more transparent and useful for real-world decision-making. Tests show the model outperforms both traditional rule-based systems and modern deep learning approaches. It achieved up to 45 per cent higher accuracy, while being significantly smaller and up to 200 times faster than some deep learning models. It also performed better on new, unseen data, improving generalization by about 20 per cent. By combining privacy protection, efficiency and explainability, this research offers a practical path toward smarter, more trustworthy building automation systems. The study was authored by Fatimah Faiza Farrukh and Manar Amayri, and was published in the journal Energy and Buildings. The research was supported by the Natural Sciences
Apr 2, 2026 · via concordia.ca
What Is Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)? At its core, DSPM shifts security focus away from infrastructure and toward the data itself. Rather than relying on perimeter defenses or manual classification, DSPM platforms continuously scan environments to identify where sensitive data lives, who can access it and whether it is properly secured. “Unlike traditional tools that focus on the perimeter or infrastructure, DSPM provides continuous visibility into where sensitive data resides, who has access to it and how it is being used across cloud and hybrid environments,” Ben-Ezra says. For public sector organizations, the stakes are especially high. Agencies often manage large volumes of sensitive citizen data — including personally identifiable information and financial records — across fragmented, multigenerational systems. DSPM helps address that complexity through automation. By continuously discovering and classifying data across cloud, Software as a Service and on-premises environments, it allows security teams to identify high-risk exposures more quickly. Ben-Ezra describes DSPM as a force multiplier for resource-constrained teams, noting that it can automatically surface risky scenarios such as sensitive data that is widely accessible or left unprotected, helping agencies reduce exposure before it leads to an incident. How Does DSPM Differ From Legacy DLP and CASB Tools? Many agencies already rely on data loss prevention and cloud access security broker tools, but those technologies were designed for earlier IT environments. DLP tools typically focus on monitoring and preventing data from leaving the network, while CASBs enforce access controls for cloud applications. Both remain important, but they primarily address data in motion. “Traditional DLP is frequently blind to the relationship between the data and the underlying infrastructure, leading to high false-positive rates and manual overhead,” Ben-Ezra says. DSPM fills that gap by providing visibility into data at rest and how it is configured within cloud environments. Instead
Apr 2, 2026 · via statetechmagazine.com
Santiago Castellà, President of the Port of Tarragona and of Barcelona-Catalunya Centre Logístic, Director of the Tarragona Smart Mediterranean City Chair and of the Zigurat–University of Barcelona Master’s Degree in Smart City Management, Secretary-General of the Pro Royal European Academy of Doctors Foundation and full member of the Royal European Academy of Doctors (READ), addressed at the 10th International Academic Meeting held by the Royal Corporation between 15 and 20 March in various German cities under the general title “The Rhine as a Current of Knowledge: Cross-Border Dialogues” the challenge posed to today’s adult generations by the change of era ushered in by the technological revolution driving the development of artificial intelligence. The academic presented the paper “The Decline of Europe’s Universal(izable) Proposal: the Human Being Reduced from Narrative to Data,” in which he analysed the profound crisis affecting Europe’s universal proposal and, with it, the human condition itself in the 21st century. “The profound technological changes we are experiencing, beyond giving rise to new social, political and economic realities in a prevailing geopolitics of chaos, entail much more than that: surely the most transcendent change of Era ever experienced by humanity, one in which the human condition itself also requires new definitions. The end of historically and symbolically constructed narratives, through the passage from myth to logos, now becomes obsolete, inefficient and irrelevant in a new reality built upon or reduced to data. Thus, the analysis of what is happening to us becomes a melancholic, fearful and stirring account for a generation that resists being the last Enlightenment generation of narrative, in order to become the first humanists of data,” the expert began in his reflection. For Castellà, we are living through the most transcendent change of era in history: an accelerated transition from the world of narrative, built
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