A smart city uses information and communication technologies to improve its operational efficiency, share information with the public, and deliver better quality government services and citizen well-being.
The main goal of a smart city is to optimize the city’s operations and promote economic growth while improving the quality of life of citizens using smart technologies and data analytics.
The intelligence of a city is determined using a set of characteristics, such as:
Smart cities use a variety of software, user interfaces, and communication networks alongside the Internet of Things (IoT) to offer connected solutions for the public. IoT is a network of connected devices that communicate and exchange data. This can include anything from vehicles to home appliances and sensors on the street. The data collected by these devices is stored in the cloud or on servers to enable improved efficiency, both in the public and private sectors, and to deliver economic benefits and improvements to the lives of citizens.
In addition to IoT solutions, smart cities also use technologies such as:
Creating smart connected systems for our urban areas provides many benefits for citizens around the world, not only in improving the quality of life, but also in ensuring sustainability and the best possible use of resources.
Cosmos Business Systems specializes in many of the key technologies of a new smart future and with its experience can contribute to the implementation of such solutions, such as: