Director #SmartCities @JacobsConnects Blog theurbantechnologist.com Chair of Birmingham Digital Partnership @DigiBrum
Joined October 2007
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7 May 2024
If we want to create places with better social, economic and environmental outcomes, but developers and investors need to make a profit, how do we achieve smarter outcomes? theurbantechnologist.com/202… #SmartCities @JacobsConnects
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5 Jun 2024
Thanks to @bcs for publishing a clear challenge to the next government to address the digital divide and diversity within the technology industry. Too many people will be left behind in the ongoing digital transformation of the economy if we don't act. bcs.org/articles-opinion-and…
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12 Apr 2024
I've been working in #SmartCities for over 15 years.
The sector has made phenomenal progress in recent years. But we mustn't forget that the point is not to deploy technology - it's to create better outcomes for people. theurbantechnologist.com/202…
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20 Mar 2024
Great to see such a good turnout at @BuildingCentre for the launch of #Retrofit24, exploring one of the UK’s biggest sustainability challenges buildingcentre.co.uk/whats_o…
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Rick Robinson retweeted
8 Mar 2024
Transforming Birmingham into a digital powerhouse! Check out our latest video to see how we're driving innovation, inclusion, and growth across the city. Ready to join the movement? 💻🚀 #DigitalBirmingham #SmartCity
youtube.com/watch?v=3lUTCmC-…
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25 Jan 2024
I’m looking forward to my first #SmartCities webinar of the year next week with @techUK - should be a great discussion techuk.org/what-we-deliver/e… @JacobsConnects
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5 Jul 2023
The combination of AI and augmented reality will make the places we live and work in seem like today's science fiction scientificamerican.com/artic… #SmartCities
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4 Jul 2023
A great, thoughtful read by my colleague Kurt Moroney on the role digital technologies will play enabling communities as we navigate the climate transition #SmartCity #Sustainability linkedin.com/pulse/hyperloca…
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Rick Robinson retweeted
28 Jun 2023
An insightful evening with @digibrum discussing #Birmingham as a #digitalcity & how accelerating digital investment can improve the lives & economic #opportunities of #communities & businesses. This 💯 encompasses the values of @BOMlab #InclusiveInnovation #birminghamtech
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28 Jun 2023
Delighted that we’re launching the Birmingham Digital Partnership this evening with @digibrum
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7 Jun 2023
I'm delighted to be part of the the new Birmingham Digital Partnership, a collaboration across the city to bring together all the great digital initiatives underway here. Join us at our launch event at the Grand Hotel on the 28th June eventbrite.com/e/leading-the… @digibrum
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22 Mar 2022
A great piece by my colleague @_hannahgriff on how our world might continue to evolve as #ClimateChange and #Digitalisation continue #SmartCities linkedin.com/pulse/how-can-p…
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9 Feb 2022
Great to see @scot5gcentre continue to drive the benefits of #5G into the economy with this webinar on connected manufacturing at the Forth Valley #S5GConnect hub #S5GC #Industry40 scotland5gcentre.org/alleven…
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23 Jul 2021
We're hiring a UK-based #SmartCities consultant to join a fast-growing team working on exciting projects in the UK, Europe and Middle East at @JacobsConnects, a great innovative, collaborative, inclusive company with a strong values-based culture jacobs.taleo.net/careersecti…
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6 May 2021
.@Sharkholio congratulations on your move to @JacobsConnects - it’s a great company, and I’m looking forward to working with you
4 May 2021
First day of my new role as Geospatial Services Lead at @JacobsConnects today! Exciting! Looking forward to meeting new colleagues albeit virtually. Can’t wait for some face to face time. Wish me luck!
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26 Feb 2021
Delighted to be helping @oldoakparkroyal with their plans to establish a #5G testbed to support local businesses and communities. Join us on 11th March with @WLA_tweets to find out more
Businesses in Park Royal! Hosted by @dr_rick & joined by @WLA_tweets, we’re running a free webinar & panel discussion on 5G & opportunities for a 5G testbed in Park Royal, examining real life case studies & benefits to businesses. Join us 11/03 1200-1330:
bit.ly/3aSoG9f
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19 Dec 2020
Fascinating read on the #GigEconomy, #Automation, #GenderInequality and #HomeWorking by @TheEconomist (PS it's about the 18th & 19th Centuries) economist.com/christmas-spec…
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Delighted to announce that @dr_rick of @JacobsConnects will be speaking at the Digital Workplaces webinar on 9th Dec. Don't forget to register your place: bit.ly/38owEGl #DigitalWorkplaces #BSIDigital
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16 Oct 2020
#Brexit @BorisJohnson @MichelBarnier with 1000s of businesses in #COVID-19 crisis, you’re going to hit them with new taxes? Get real, find a deal, for all our sakes bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-5…
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15 Oct 2020
Looks like my PhD in superconducting electronics might finally be useful for something after 23 years ... bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
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