Zurich & Oslo Are Some Of The Top Names In The IMD Smart City Index 2024

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IMD Smart City Index 2024

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1. Zurich

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2. Oslo

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3. Canberra

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4. Geneva

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5. Singapore

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6. Copenhagen

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7. Lausanne

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So, is your city on the list of Smart Cities?

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