Meet two guys on a mission to make smart cities accessible for all
Announcing the Smart Cities for All Toolkit to help cities be more inclusive.
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5 takeaways from the 2026 Microsoft Digital Sovereignty Summit
Digital sovereignty has rapidly moved from a policy debate to a strategic business priority. As nations recognize that cloud, data, and AI are quickly becoming the backbone of economic competitiveness and national security, the focus has shifted toward managing risk, ensuring control, and building resilience in an increasingly volatile environment.
How will AI affect the workforce?
What do bulldozers and AI have in common? Find out by reading our Chief Economist’s article on the interplay between technology and human labor.
Advancing inclusivity and accessibility
We’re honored by the recognition we’ve received for inclusive culture and technology. Learn how we can help you with your inclusion and accessibility goals.
The two must-haves for data resiliency
How can your government services be resilient—even in the face of a natural disaster or cyberattack? Two keys to data resiliency: geo-redundancy and cybersecurity.
Harnessing the intelligent cloud for Defense
The rapid evolution of technology and the exploitation of data, machine intelligence and on-demand computing power is changing the landscape of defense.
Are you patrolling in the dark? Learn how your data can help
Law enforcement agencies today have numerous data-capturing sources—yet, their data is often unstructured and lacks the necessary context and connections.
OpenCities and Azure help Grand Rapids become a digital city
Grand Rapids is improving customer service by enabling residents to complete city transactions on any device with an Azure-powered website from OpenCities.
See what the buzz was about at Smart City Expo World Congress
What was the buzz about at Smart City Expo World Congress this year? Find out for yourself with our thought leader interviews and demos.
Empowering Connected Societies – Smart City Expo World Congress
Our robust partner network of innovators is working to connect city systems, level the playing field for the underserved, and grow connected societies worldwide.
After IACP, an even greater commitment to public safety
Law enforcement officers turned to Microsoft and our partners at IACP 2017 for strategies and solutions to help meet their critical challenges.
Know before you go: Your Smart City Expo preview
What are Microsoft and our CityNext partners doing at Smart City Expo World Congress? Find out. And sign up for a meeting or a booth tour.
oneTRANSPORT: Building smart city solutions on the Azure cloud
IoT developments can help governments make better use of transportation resources and solve vexing transportation problems through smart city solutions.