IBM has unveiled a vision of the future for Britain’s cities in a series of short Smarter Cities films entitled Cities: Our journey to a smarter future. The films provide an insight into how UK cities can become more efficient, positively impact quality of life, create business opportunities and deliver financial benefits. The short films highlight some of the challenges UK cities face in areas including transport, energy, education and healthcare. With interviews from senior leaders in the public and private sector, alongside IBM technology and business specialists, each gives their insights into the opportunities that exist to transform the way our cities function through technology.

Powering the City, the third film in the series, shifts focus to the supply, production and management of energy and water. Why must cities implement a smarter energy system? This film explores this very question.