The issue of digital exclusion is one that has surfaced in public discourse repeatedly in recent decades. Yet, regrettably, the problem persists. When the former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn released his plans to offer free broadband services across the country by 2030...

In cities everywhere, the pandemic has caused people to flee the centres for the apparent safety of the suburbs. This hollowing out, described as the “doughnut effect” by the World Economic Forum, has highlighted the shift in the use of urban space as citizens spend...

Working from home is now the new normal and we believe this is good news for the local high street as shoppers spend their money closer to home. To capitalise on this opportunity, local authorities must invest in local connectivity. Through our experience delivering...

The number of people visiting Wetherby town centre recovered to near pre-pandemic levels before the start of the second national lockdown, according to analysis of the public WiFi network.  IntechnologySmartCities said average footfall in October was just seven per...

    IntechnologySmartCities, a leading provider of digital connectivity across UK towns and cities, has equipped its mobile workforce with innovative instant communications technologies supplied by STORM Intelligent Communications.   The company’s...

It’s easy to take good connectivity for granted if you live and work in a city. But for those in rural communities, the lack of connectivity has been a long-standing sore point. It was economically unviable for large telecoms companies to invest in hard-to-reach rural...

Anyone who has visited Edinburgh knows it is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in Europe. It is also one of the best connected, thanks to the free public WiFi network we completed in 2017. Since launch, we have signed up more than 1.1 million users in...

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak we are working with a number of Social Housing providers who need to visit residents in their own homes. Our platform is able to automatically contact residents on the day of their visit to understand if they have any symptoms which...

Intechnology has won a top award for improving digital engagement among citizens and communities. The Harrogate-based company was winner in the Connectivity category at Smart Cities Awards 2020 for its public WiFi and IoT networks in Coventry. Intechnology rolled out...

We are delighted to announce the coming together of our two businesses, Inhealthcare and IntechnologySmartCities, and to explain why the newly enlarged company is best placed to support the digital transformation and delivery of people-centred services. We believe...

The UK’s social care system has never been larger and is under unprecedented pressure. Advances in medical technology and standards of living have led to an increasingly elderly population, but the rising occurrence of chronic diseases common with old age means new...