Smart Cities using Internet of Things: Recent Trends and Techniques

Abstract

A Smart Cities focuses on the way we live. Smart governments are also acknowledged as augmentations of electronic governments based on the Internet of Things (IoT). There are many existing challenges in the environment such as, research in gadgets, framework and programming etc. Particularly, the Smart Cities are facing difficulties with IoT frameworks, systems administration, independent registration, wearable sensors, gadgets and systematization of aggregates including human beings as well as programming specialists. This paper incorporates role of Smart Cities in various domains such as smart infrastructure, smart building, smart security and so on. Moreover, the work depicts the IoT technologies for Smart Cities and the primary components along with the features of Smart Cities. This paper is based on technologies for Smart Cities which will benefit citizens by facilitating a platform for integrating all the resources and prompt communication of information. Furthermore, merits, demerits and main challenges of Smart Cities are discussed.

Conceptualizing sustainable smart country: Understanding the role of different sectors in building its structure

“…Policymakers and urban planners can improve the lives of individuals while also assuring a sustainable future for future generations by utilizing these ideas. Similar to this, Sustainable Smart Government (SSG) refers to the application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of government services and operations [48] . To ensure that the advantages of smart technologies are egalitarian, environmentally benign, and commercially viable for future generations, the sustainable element requires taking into account social, economic, and environmental aspects.…”