Transforming the city infrastructure
Voice and Data|April 2024
Cities are fast adopting lol solutions to tackle pressing challenges, enhance citizen services, optimise waste and traffic management, and bolster safety measures
VINAY K MAYER
Transforming the city infrastructure

Urban landscapes are currently experiencing a significant transformation, which is largely being driven by the Internet of Things (IoT), which is playing a pivotal role in creating a smarter and more sustainable future by seamlessly connecting infrastructure, residents, and services. Today, numerous cities globally have successfully implemented loT solutions to address urban challenges and improve the quality of life for their inhabitants.

For instance, Singapore, often regarded as a leading smart city, has established a strong network of sensors to monitor the environment, manage waste, and control traffic. Similarly, Barcelona uses loT to effectively manage water resources, reduce energy consumption, and enhance public transportation.

FROM DATA TO ACTION: THE POWER OF IOT

Cities, full of potential yet challenged by issues like traffic congestion and inefficient waste management, find a solution in loT. By embedding sensors across urban infrastructure, real-time data fuels smarter decision-making. IoT-enabled traffic management optimises patterns, reduces congestion, shortens commutes, and improves air quality. Smart parking solutions, guided by loT sensors, minimise search times and cut emissions by an estimated 10%.

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