Smart city services like smart water management, smart energy, smart mobility, smart buildings etc..are based on a centralized system. A web of sensors spread across the city feeds data to this centralized system or central control centre by sensing activities in the physical environment. At the control centre, the data is processed and stored as meaningful information. This information is shared across various city government departments for better coordination and making data-driven decisions.
Integrating various devices with different technologies with the existing communication infrastructure is one of the biggest challenges in developing a sustainable and efficient smart city.
