• The Top 7 Intelligent Communities of 2015: The year of “the no-name cities”

    Louis Zacharilla     |      February 11, 2015

    An Australian city has made it again as one of seven finalists for the world’s most Intelligent Community of the Year. Lou Zacharilla explains how good planning and common sense is providing a pathway into a better future for these expanding communities.

  • The four who would be king

    Louis Zacharilla     |      November 28, 2014

    The so-called Smart21 Intelligent Communities are based on nominations submitted by communities large and small from around the world. Louis Zacharilla explains what it took for the four Australian participants to make the cut.

  • Australia places four communities on the list of 21 to watch in 2014

    Louis Zacharilla     |      November 11, 2013

    It was noticeable that when this year’s 21 Intelligent Communities were chosen worldwide, four of them were Australian. Louis Zacharilla from the Intelligent Community Forum explains what it takes to become a model community for the future.

  • Homeward bound: Australia gets even smarter

    Louis Zacharilla     |      September 4, 2013

    Australia has matured in regard to recognising the importance of the Broadband Economy. Social entrepreneur and initiator of the global Intelligent Community movement Louis Zacharilla highlights the power of Broadband to unite the country and in particular benefit rural areas.