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An Overview of Smart Cities Covering Applications, Challenges, and Emerging Trends
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Author(s): Ravesa Akhter (National Institute of Technology Srinagar, India), Rabiya Akhter (University of Kashmir, India), Insha Shafi (National Institute of Technology Srinagar, India)and Shabir Sofi (National Institute of Technology Srinagar, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 34
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Navigating Cybersecurity and Privacy in the Evolution of Smart Urban Ecosystems
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Asmaa Mahfoud Alhakimi (Management and Science University, Malaysia), Safaa Najah Saud Al-Humairi (Management and Science University, Malaysia), Saddaf Rubab (University of Sharjah, UAE)and I. Wayan Budi Sentana (Bali State Polytechnic, Indonesia)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4455-3.ch001
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Abstract
As city populations grow at a pace unprecedented in history, cities across the world are facing mounting challenges in the areas of sustainability, provision of services, mobility, and governance. The present chapter offers an in-depth overview of the Smart City theme, discussing how it has evolved as an integrated solution to urban complexity through the adoption of advanced digital technologies. The chapter discusses the key drivers of smart urbanization. It identifies the key building blocks of Smart Cities like the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and cloud computing, edge computing, illustrating how these technologies facilitate data-driven governance. Furthermore, it discusses ongoing challenges like data confidentiality issues, high costs of implementation, etc. Based on global case studies of Barcelona, Songdo, and Amsterdam, the chapter presents actionable insights into the socio-technical nature of Smart Cities and discusses emerging trends like digital twins, blockchain technology, robotics, and human-centered design.
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