Unveiling the intricacies of urban digital transformation: Smart City Unlocking
In the realm of urban development, the concept of smart cities is gaining traction as a means to improve city living and create more resilient and livable urban environments. Peter Robbins, a source from Mercato Solutions, emphasizes the need for organizations to quickly and easily create applications for specific purposes in the context of smart city initiatives.
The technology to deliver smart city solutions already exists, but it's crucial that organizations have the ability to experiment and innovate to realize the potential benefits sooner. One such innovation is the emergence of 'low code' and 'no code' application development platforms.
These platforms are revolutionizing the way applications are created, enabling even complete novices to produce advanced applications with just 60 days of training. This democratization of software development is often referred to as 'citizen developers', where non-technical people can create bespoke software without any knowledge of how to write code.
The aPaaS (Application Platform-as-a-Service) model is another game-changer. It allows teams to collaborate and create, with an enterprise platform license plus training unlocking digital capability and enabling unlimited creation of applications.
Superfast broadband, 4G networks, mobile devices, telematics, and machine-to-machine solutions are already helping organizations implement smart city projects. Examples of these initiatives include Google mining mobile phone data to map real-time congestion and the City of London using big data to track crime hotspots.
However, the smart city concept varies depending on the country and sector. In Germany, for instance, the responsibility for developing and implementing Smart City projects is shared among various organizations including municipal administrations, digital economy actors, associations like the German Association of Cities and Municipalities (DStGB), scientific institutions, and private sector partners. Key events such as the Smart Country Convention provide a platform where these stakeholders collaborate on topics like artificial intelligence, IT security, and smart infrastructure.
The predicted growth of the Internet of Things and big data solutions offers potential for gathering more information and drawing actionable insights. This could lead to the commercial value of smart city solutions and services reaching an estimated $408 billion per annum by 2020. Analyst firm Frost and Sullivan estimate the combined market potential for smart city sectors at $1.5 trillion globally.
Smart city initiatives can include tackling urban energy crises, using smart metering, driverless cars, and increasing democratic participation through social media. The potential benefits are vast, ranging from improved efficiency and sustainability to enhanced quality of life for city dwellers.
In conclusion, the emergence of low code and no code application development platforms is removing obstacles in creating applications for specific purposes, making it easier for public and private executives to create applications that make smart city solutions happen, or even for citizens to do it themselves. As we move towards smarter, more collaborative cities, these platforms will likely play a crucial role in realizing the potential benefits of this transformative urban development trend.
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