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• Optimise resource management and reduce waste

• Improve transportation systems and traffic management

• Enhance public safety and security

• Stimulate economic growth .

These benefits take hold because of the ability to access and act on realtime data , which leads to better policy decisions , fosters citizen engagement , enhances crime detection and prevention , creates high-value citizen experiences and boosts a community ’ s overall well-being .

Through the technology utilised across smart cities , there can be an enhanced quality of life , a more sustainable environment and attractive locations for businesses and investments .

Smart cities and private 5G The term ‘ smart city ’ first emerged in the 1990s , in reference to cities which were adopting technological systems to advance services . In 1994 , Amsterdam began to promote internet usage across its virtual digital city , De Digital Stad ( DDS ). In 2005 , Cisco invested US $ 25m over five years for research into smart cities .

Bill Baver , Vice President Smart Platform at NTT DATA , has worked in IT for more than two decades and reflects on how much technology has changed in that time .

“ It ’ s amazing . During my career , I ’ ve been fortunate to support numerous industries and I appreciate the perspective this offers ,” he shares .

Now at NTT DATA , he ’ s grateful to be part of a team that continues to push out the boundaries of what ’ s possible .

“ As Vice President of Smart Platform at NTT DATA , I leverage a deep understanding of the value that advanced , predictive and real-time analytics can bring to organisations in both public and private sectors ” Bill explains . “ Our civic initiatives include advanced analytics deployments for the North Carolina Department of Transportation , the city of Las Vegas and the city of Brownsville .”

Bill suggests that the distinguishing factor of a Smart City is one which derives solutions from multiple data sources . When disparate data is combined and evaluated with advanced analytics , civic leaders can use it to improve the citizen experience and use city resources most efficiently .

“ For example , we can deploy sensors to monitor traffic and energy consumption . AI can improve public services ,” he says . “ NTT DATA ’ s Private 5G – or P5G – extends secure , seamless and highspeed connectivity . When you connect an IoT with analytics through highspeed communications , options and opportunities increase exponentially .”

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