Smart Cities have gained international attention because they offer the ability to manage our growing populations and the limited resources and environmental issues we face. In addition there is the potential to provide services and utilities more efficiently and at a higher quality. Infrastructure which is based on advanced technologies is required for smart city projects. Developments relating to machine-to-machine communications (M2M), sensors, robotics, artificial intelligence, high-speed Internet, mobile and satellite technology, data analytics and location technologies are just some examples of the technological tools being applied to build the smart communities of the future.

1.     Smart cities – towards 2019

2.     IoT and M2M – Core elements of smart cities

3.     Smart cities – High-speed fixed broadband infrastructure is required

4.     Smart cities – Sophisticated mobile technologies are required