What is intelligent infrastructure? Intelligent infrastructure is the digital backbone that complements traditional physical infrastructure. It's made up of interconnected layers that integrate sensors, connectivity, data and platforms, embedding AI-driven intelligence directly into physical assets.
Such examples are plentiful. Why then, according to the Global Infrastructure Hub, will the world be facing a $15 trillion gap between projected investment and the amount needed to provide adequate global infrastructure by 2040? From corruption to overbearing bureaucracy to under-skilled labour forces, there are many answers to this question.
Critical infrastructure, including electric grids, water treatment facilities, transportation networks, pipelines and industrial plants, are now deeply interconnected. Yet, despite their strategic importance, many of these essential systems remain alarmingly under-equipped when it comes to cybersecurity. Solving this problem requires focus from everyone, from the plant operators to the cyber ...
Top cybersecurity news: Cyberattacks on US infrastructure amid Middle East conflict; Global operation disrupts four major botnets; Cambodia passes landmark cybercrime law.
Infrastructure's focus on improving economic, environmental and social outcomes could shape our world for generations.
Research shows that green and blue infrastructure can mitigate physical risks and foster the social cohesion critical for cities to survive climate change.
As AI infrastructure rapidly evolves, governance struggles to keep up – the two must converge to adequately protect people and the planet.
Why is the ‘historic’ Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act seen as such a big deal? The Forum spoke to infrastructure expert Joel Moser to find out more.
The world is facing a $15 trillion infrastructure gap by 2040. Here's ...
India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) journey involved addressing critical security and privacy challenges, providing lessons for other countries.
A new report argues that shared AI infrastructure has the potential to enable sovereign AI, provided we focus on building systems that are trustworthy and reliable.
In the digital age, infrastructure has expanded beyond bridges and roads to include technology for electric vehicles and artificial intelligence. But whether it’s a sewer or a cellphone tower, every kind of infrastructure needs to be safe, reliable, affordable and adaptable. Both public and private sector investment have a role to play in building the infrastructure of the future – a ...
A strong digital infrastructure hinges on a reliable and sustainable energy source, particularly for volume-intensive data centres. Nations rich in renewable energy resources have the opportunity to leverage their energy capabilities to sustain digital infrastructure, thereby minimizing operational expenses and carbon emissions.
Regulation is becoming a form of infrastructure Infrastructure has traditionally been understood as physical systems: transport networks, utilities and energy grids. But in 2026, the regulatory frameworks governing innovation hold comparable, perhaps greater, influence over economic competitiveness.
Technological capabilities may be advancing rapidly, but turning that progress into real economic impact requires interoperable financial infrastructure.
The focus of the energy transition has expanded from climate to include security, re-industrialization and affordability. This shift is underpinned by rapid electricity demand growth, making power infrastructure investment vital to secure, affordable and clean energy. But while renewables are being used by more countries, grid bottlenecks and ageing energy infrastructure are restricting ...
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