Smart city

A smart city is built with underlying technological systems that collect data in real-time which is analyzed and used to manage services and operations. Data collected from citizens and devices is processed and analyzed to monitor and manage traffic and transportation systems, water and energy utilities, amenities, and so on, to improve the quality of life of its citizens.

Information and communication technology (ICT) and devices connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) network to optimize the efficiency of city operations and services. Smart city applications are real-time and interactive, which allows challenges to be overcome efficiently. Such cities attract citizens from far and wide, and as more and more areas become urbanized, this could lead to megalopoli and eventually an ecumenopolis. Care has to be taken to preserve green areas, ensuring it is a green city.

Technologies

 * Smart grids with renewable energy sources such as solar power and wind power. Energy Data Management Systems (EDMS) can help to save cities energy by recording data and using it to increase efficiency.
 * Smartphones and similar mobile devices allow citizens to connect to the smart city services.
 * Smart homes
 * Smart mobility and intelligent transportation systems
 * Smart cards possess unique encrypted identifiers that allow owners to log into e-services. This aggregates data about citizens and their preferences to improve the provision of services and to determine common interests of groups.
 * Embedded smart chips inserted into people under their skins can be used in the same way as smart cards.