Smart sensors are part of what makes a city smart. But recent visits to Berlin and Barcelona suggest that ground-up, collaborative efforts by citizens and entrepreneurs are the essential ingredients to turn a smart city into a truly compelling place to call home.
At first glance, Berlin, Barcelona and Singapore do not seem to have a lot in common. A closer look, however, will show that all three aspire to become "smart cities" in order to increase the quality of urban life.
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Each government’s political and socioeconomic status is the key differentiator in how smart cities develop.
No matter what corner of the globe you travel, Internet of Things (IoT) technology is rapidly transforming every facet of city life. For instance, Singapore is building a smart nation by harnessing technology with the aim of improving the lives of its residents, creating more opportunities and building stronger communities, while Dubai launched its smart city strategy, which aims to engage various constituents and stakeholders to shape the city’s efforts.
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President of Iran Urban Economics Scientific Association has said smartphones are currently the heart of smart cities.
Hossein Mohammadpour Zarandi told reporters on Tuesday that 660 million people owned smart cell phones; “this figure shows an upsurge from 140 million people 2008-2012 worldwide; therefore, it seems that smart phone is the main tool of smart city,” he added.
Researchers Find Multiple Smart Components Of The Modern City Vulnerable To Cyber-Attacks
Kaspersky Lab researchers examined a number of digital kiosks and interactive terminals used in modern cities for different purposes – from paying for different services through to entertainment – and discovered that a lot of them contain vulnerabilities that can expose private user data and be used to spy or spread malicious code. Along with kiosks, specialists researched speed cameras used in cities and their supporting infrastructure. As a result, they discovered that malicious users could easily access these cameras and manipulate the data collected.
More and more devices are plugging into your government’s corner of the Internet of Things (IoT), but are we truly implementing the right projects in 'smart' ways? Here’s what you need to know about the state of smart cities opportunities along with some potholes to avoid and questions to be answered.
From watching tennis at Wimbledon to emptying soap dispensers in washrooms in big cities, everyday life is getting connected in smarter ways all over the planet.