{"id":12204,"date":"2022-06-01T06:11:14","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T04:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartcityjournal.cibeles.net\/sin-categoria\/smart-cities-leveraging-cloud-beyond-iot\/"},"modified":"2022-05-31T19:32:24","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T17:32:24","slug":"smart-cities-leveraging-cloud-beyond-iot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thesmartcityjournal.com\/en\/articles\/smart-cities-leveraging-cloud-beyond-iot","title":{"rendered":"Smart Cities: Leveraging Cloud Beyond IoT"},"content":{"rendered":"

To maintain a network of connected systems that communicate, transfer and analyse important data, it is essential that cloud computing and the Internet of Things are deployed together<\/p>\n

The concept of smart cities <\/em>has gained immense popularity across the globe in recent years. Europe\u2019s revenue in this sector is forecasted to reach $54.99 billion in 2025<\/a>. The overall aim of smart cities is to make the life of organisations and individuals more efficient through the use of digital technology \u2013 to improve the quality of life for citizens by implementing sustainable processes. <\/p>\n

Technology-based urban cities rely on devices such as sensors and cameras in combination with advanced technology including AI, IoT and machine learning for data analysis. In order for the data to be analysed, it must be stored in a centralised place that is secure and accessible. After all, six<\/a> billion people<\/a> are predicted to live in smart cities by 2045. Cloud computing will offer the digital infrastructure that smart cities demand, with its success in cost, global scale, speed, performance, efficacy, security and reliability. <\/p>\n

To assist the rapid change in information delivery and consumption, cloud technology has evolved from pure technical applications to overcome much greater obstacles within a smart city\u2019s infrastructure. To maintain a network of connected systems that communicate, transfer and analyse important data, it is essential that cloud computing and the Internet of Things are deployed together.<\/p>\n

Subsequently, it is evident that smart cities utilising the cloud beyond IoT are achieving better results in enhancing public safety, lowering energy consumption, improved tracking of consumption and waste management, all while creating a more cohesive society.<\/p>\n

The Benefits of Cloud<\/h2>\n

Due to the huge amounts of data that smart cities need to process, proficient management of data becomes highly important. Data fusion is a key aspect that smart cities need to develop, managing the flow of an abundance of data is crucial. The evolution of cloud computing supports the fast delivery and consumption of data.<\/p>\n

Cloud solutions are also scalable and therefore are able to meet the demands of busy areas of a smart city when data is coming in thick and fast. Automatic scaling that cloud computing offers to support a magnitude of devices and individual messages, serves to be a critical smart city solution. What\u2019s more, cloud technology is able to process the real-time streaming of all the data and sensors anytime.<\/p>\n

Consequently, the creation and implementation of innovative technology to support smart cities can boost the economy. Cooperation between cities and organisations could result in companies and governments understanding their citizens better, as a consumer \u2013 providing more relevant services and offering more appropriate products.<\/p>\n

The evolution of cloud technology is enhancing the capabilities of the internet to offer a wider range of applications and services. Shifting smart cities\u2019 data to the cloud improves the way information is applied, all while making the life of citizens smarter and more convenient.<\/p>\n

Mitigating Security Risks for Long-Term Use<\/h2>\n

Furthermore, after the immediate utilisation of data to enhance the experience of individuals in digital cities, the information can be stored for long-term use. Historical data is crucial to review the performance and training of AI algorithms. However, this new wave of digital transformation also brings new cyber risks that could fundamentally affect the existence of smart cities. Cloud technology offers the appropriate security layers to store data and ensure complete protection of the users\u2019 information. <\/p>\n

A list<\/a> of customary procedures for cybersecurity within smart cities has been identified by the EU Agency for Network and Information Security<\/em>:<\/p>\n