Home Research Digital transformations Digital transformations Internet of Things technologies and Smart Cities infrastructure, high speed digital connectivity, and issues of data governance, privacy and equal access. Internet of Things technologies and Smart Cities infrastructure, high speed digital connectivity, and issues of data governance, privacy and equal access Disruptive digital technologies are resulting in widespread innovation and transformation across many sectors and industries, requiring rapid reskilling and adaptation. The development of smart cities which integrate physical, digital and human systems in the built environment, is changing the ways that people live and work in cities, re-shaping property markets, and influencing the way our cities are built and governed. Digital connectivity is widely recognised as an important mechanism for economic growth, linking activities in cities across the world. The Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications sees connectivity as ‘Enabling all Australians to connect to effective communications services and technologies, for inclusiveness and sustainable economic growth.’ Exclusion from accessing these technologies can exacerbate existing socio-economic disadvantage. Read the full brief News and Briefs AHURI news and briefs considering the current status of the digitisation of Australia, examining key issues including the digital infrastructure, smart cities technologies, data governance and digital inclusion. Research publications AHURI research on the Internet of Things technologies and Smart Cities infrastructure, high speed digital connectivity, and issues of data governance, privacy and equal access Latest News and Briefs brief Connecting Australia’s cities to technological and digital advancements Disruptive digital technologies are resulting in widespread innovation and transformation across many sectors and industries, requiring rapid reskilling and adaptation. The development of smart cities which integrate physical, digital and human systems in the built environment, is changing the ways that people live and work in cities, re-shaping property markets, and the way our cities are built and governed. view details brief What are the main reasons people become Airbnb hosts? Platforms like Airbnb have brought about huge growth in short-term letting (STL) practices. AHURI research has identified a number of quite different reasons that motivate hosts to list their dwelling on Airbnb. view details
brief Connecting Australia’s cities to technological and digital advancements Disruptive digital technologies are resulting in widespread innovation and transformation across many sectors and industries, requiring rapid reskilling and adaptation. The development of smart cities which integrate physical, digital and human systems in the built environment, is changing the ways that people live and work in cities, re-shaping property markets, and the way our cities are built and governed. view details
brief What are the main reasons people become Airbnb hosts? Platforms like Airbnb have brought about huge growth in short-term letting (STL) practices. AHURI research has identified a number of quite different reasons that motivate hosts to list their dwelling on Airbnb. view details
