INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN SMART CITIES: LEVERAGING IOT FOR URBAN SUSTAINABILITY
Keywords:
Smart Cities, Internet of Things, Urban Sustainability, Digital Infrastructure, Environmental Monitoring, Big Data AnalyticsAbstract
The rapid growth of urban populations has intensified challenges related to infrastructure, energy consumption, environmental degradation, and public service delivery. Smart cities utilize information technology and Internet of Things (IoT) systems to enhance urban sustainability and quality of life. This studexplores how IoT-enabled solutions support efficient resource environmental monitoring, management, intelligent transportation, and citizen engagement. The paperreviews current technologies, implementation frameworks, and real-world applications while addressing challenges such as data security, interoperability, and governance. The findings highlight that integrating IoT with data analytics and cloud computing can significantly improve urban resilience and sustainability. Policy recommendations and future research directions are alsdiscussed.
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