A tool first piloted in Dublin to anticipate how events might affect local economy is now available to an international network of more than 40 cities.

Residents lacking technical knowledge need help understanding the new threats they face online, said panelists at a smart-city conference in Barcelona.

Headed by former New York City CTO Miguel Gamiño, "CityPossible" has its sights set on further global expansion, now that "people know why we're here."

Gamiño will be the multinational financial services corporation's new head of city partnerships.