Let’s move up the tech ladder as we bring you the 10 most technologically advanced cities in the world. Technology has been an integral part of modern society, bringing us access, convenience and connection to everything and everyone. There were times when mobile phones did not exist as well as wireless networks, when people had to send letters and had no awareness of the digital space known as the internet. As technology developed and these things found a foothold in the norm. It was not an easy transition. There were some countries and specifically some cities that had more access than the rest of the world. This fact is true even today, with all the technology readily available to us, there are still some cities that have advanced technology and have reached far into the potential of many objects we have today.
With this list we take into account the current technology a city has compared to other countries, a big factor in this list as well is the technology one city uses and produces. Also how many technology companies are present there and how much the people and the city contribute to the forward motion of technology. If you’re looking for a list at a much larger scale, we also have the list of The 10 Most Technologically Advanced Countries in the World.
Let’s go ahead and check the first of this list:
10. Bangalore
In India, Bangalore is considered the technological hub of the entire country, having more IT and tech companies invested and established in the city. The country itself offers top notch internet with high end infrastructure, many students of the city pursue computers and IT as well which develops to the large investment.
9. Stockholm
Stockholm in Sweden is considered the most technologically advanced in the entirety of Europe. You’ll find that nearly every institution, establishment and home here is computerized, with processes like available online. A lot of technological companies can be found here as well.
8. Hong Kong
Being one of the most financially and technologically advanced in Asia, Hong Kong makes a mark as one of the most advanced cities in the world where every building uses advanced technology still being started in the rest of the world. For example, most institutions already use biometrics and bio recording, even schools. It boasts one of the fastest Internet speeds in Asia.
7. San Francisco
San Francisco has been the home of technological companies since the boom of the internet around the 90. You’ll find many companies here that focus on IT and tech and, as a result, the city itself enjoys the most advanced in internet speeds and physical to digital infrastructure.
6. New York
The most populated city in the US and easily the most popular US city in the world, New York boasts advancements in many of its systems. The subway system is one that rivals that of any other city, having connections to the everywhere, and the city itself boasts a high number of tech companies, startups and even fortune 500 companies.
With so much advancement from these first 5 cities, it’s hard to ignore that there is still a latter half of more advanced cities to list. Check out next of the 10 most technologically advanced cities in the world.
5. Taipei
Taipei recently has been one of the fastest developing countries in the world in aspects of technology. You’ll find here fast internet, with speeds boasting an average of 1 Gbps. With this, Taipei is on the rise financially and has even been noticed due to its advancements in construction, gaming and the business world.
4. Seoul
Seoul in Korea accounts for most of the earnings that the country produces, having most of the population working in high tech companies. The city itself is the headquarters for a lot of popular brands like Samsung and Hyundai.
3. Singapore
With all the advanced Asian cities in the list, Singapore takes a foot forward being the third on this list. Every structure and household is supported by the latest technology and internet, stores are connected digitally, and the city has seen a lot of the most advanced structures and architecture in the world. The Marina Bay Sands and the Gardens by the Bay are a few of those noteworthy structures.
2. Silicon Valley
Since the dawn of the IT world, Silicon Valley has always been associated to the most technologically advanced. If you can think of a tech company you’ll certainly find it here, from popular manufacturers and distributors like Apple and Intel, to popular online companies like Facebook and eBay.
1. Tokyo
The capital of Japan is the most technologically advanced in the world. For people who have visited Tokyo they would be surprised to find technology here that has not even been exposed to other countries yet. From the fastest train systems to the latest in smartphone technology, robotics and even artificial intelligence, if you can think of a city of the future, Tokyo is certainly headed there.
There you have it the 10 most technologically advanced cities in the world. If you’re an enthusiast be sure not to miss out on experiencing any of these cities in your travels.
