To be successful, Smart City initiatives must avoid being locked into an integrated solution from a single vendor. Specialized infrastructures create silos of information and services. This makes it difficult, if not impossible, for different city service organizations to work together efficiently, and it makes it difficult for the city to communicate effectively with its citizens. Openness, on the other hand, is critical to unlocking maximum value from the whole range of city services.
Marlyn Zelkowitz
Solution Expert
Marlyn Zelkowitz
Solution Expert
Working within the cloud allows for flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness when connecting many thousands of end-points in a Smart City.
City stakeholders, such as citizens, businesses, and governments who use digital technologies play a much larger role than just utilizing smartphones and social media– they shape the futures of cities. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), on behalf of Philips, is finding out how impactful these technologies are when engaging with urban environments. These components allow stakeholders to communicate with each other – resulting in an influence on how their city develops.
