Optimizing public services: Cities that run their own operating system
Sensors distributed across the city will allow the collection of real-time data to improve services, says the council.
Sensors distributed across the city will allow the collection of real-time data to improve services, says the council.
Greater Manchester is the latest city to put big data to good use, managing crowds in its transportation network.
With urbanization well above the global average, a young tech-savvy population and a raft of major infrastructure projects, the Gulf region is helping pioneer the smart city model.
Zurich has the smartest buildings in the world, and Melbourne, Australia has the best 4G coverage. So where does the US rank in the index of smart cities?
Every city has its own needs, based in part on the region and country where it is located. Here are the main components to consider before adding smart city technology.
The US Postal Service's physical network of vehicles carriers, and mailboxes could be used to also collect data for smart city projects.