Case Study
Connecting Smart Cities to Limitless Possibilities
CONNECTING SMART CITIES TO LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES 1 Connecting Smart Cities to Limitless Possibilities CASE STUDY Across the globe, cities are becoming more populous. By 2030, 730 million people will live in cities with at least 10 million inhabitants. More populated cities mean more traffic and greater demand on services, such as water and electricity. To efficiently accommodate the influx of people and better serve current residents, cities must become “smarter.” Smart cities use modern technologies to collect and share information, resulting in benefits that include: • Better resource management • Enhanced services • Operational efficiencies • Increased safety • Improved quality of life • Significant money savings A smart city infrastructure includes the Internet of Th