How IoT Is Powering Smart Cities
FirstPoint, Monday, July 17,2023
Smart cities can create a utopia of smooth infrastructure and upgraded efficiency, improving the quality of life in urban areas and boosting local economies. Its impacts are so meaningful that the revenue from smart city infrastructure is forecast to generate over 100 billion dollars by 2024.
From improving public transport to addressing crime and advancing energy efficiency - you name it; smart cities can do it. The Internet of Things sits at the heart of smart city technology and powers many of these projects. In this article, we will explore the role of IoT in smart cities and its various (and highly impressive) applications.
What is a smart city?
Smart cities are cities where digital solutions, such as IoT technology, optimize multiple forms of infrastructure. They use connected devices such as lights, meters, sensors, and other technology to collect and analyze data using wireless and cloud technology in real time.