Cloud-Based Platforms for Internet of Thing-Enabled Smart City Governance
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48313/siot.v2i1.151Keywords:
Smart city governance, Internet of things, Cloud-based platforms, Urban infrastructure, Real-time data, Resource optimizationAbstract
As urban populations expand and the intricacies of city management grow, the demand for effective, scalable, and sustainable governance structures has become crucial. The incorporation of the Internet of Things (IoT) into urban systems presents significant prospects for improving smart city governance by facilitating real-time data gathering, analysis, and decision-making. This paper examines the role of cloud-based platforms in enabling IoT-driven smart city governance, with an emphasis on their ability to streamline urban services, enhance resource efficiency, and foster citizen participation. Cloud platforms offer the essential infrastructure for the storage, processing, and analysis of the vast amounts of data produced by IoT devices, while providing scalability, flexibility, and security. This research assesses multiple cloud-based platforms designed for IoT ecosystems, evaluating their effectiveness in terms of data interoperability, computational capabilities, and alignment with current urban infrastructure. Furthermore, it explores how these platforms assist governance functions such as traffic control, energy management, waste disposal, and public safety. The paper also points out the challenges linked with implementing cloud-based IoT solutions, including concerns over data privacy, cybersecurity threats, and the requirement for standardized approaches. Through an extensive analysis of case studies and existing literature, this research aims to offer insights into the future of cloud-IoT integration in smart city governance, providing recommendations for policymakers and urban planners on how to utilize these technologies for more efficient and responsive city management.
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