Manchester: City of Firsts
Manchester is undoubtedly a City of Firsts. So many incredible things started life right here. CityVerve's new film pays homage to the people who have built these pioneering innovations and those who…
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How a bike sharing scheme benefits everyone in Manchester
In the summer of 2017 Manchester became the first UK city to welcome Mobike, a bike sharing service utilising Internet of Things (IoT) technology to enable users to cycle without constraint.
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CityVerve Citizen Journalism: Open Innovation Finalists
This week, eight small and medium-sized enterprises triumphed in a hard fought CityVerve competition after showcasing their innovative plans to use Internet of Things technology.
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The Drive Towards Safer Roads For All Motorists
For some drivers, car insurance can be prohibitively expensive – which is why many have considered the once unthinkable: a black box device that constantly monitors their driving.
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Citizen Journalism: How will CityVerve respond to those who need a smart city most?
“Where are all the pubs, love?” That was the question I was recently asked while walking down Oxford Street not too far from Central Library. Three thoughts occurred immediately in response…
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Out of the gallery and into the city: more art lands on the Manchester Plinth
The third commission for our augmented reality Plinth features familiar faces from popular 1970s kids’ TV show, Chorlton and the Wheelies. The Plinth will be showcasing animations from the Collections
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