The concept of the smart city was introduced as the potential solution to the challenges
created by urbanization with complex and costly operations. The envisioned goal of smart …

This article is a single-source introduction to the emerging concept of smart cities. It can be
used for familiarizing researchers with the vast scope of research possible in this application …

Urbanization has increased drastically over the past few years. Currently, more than half of
the world's population is concentrated in urban areas. Moreover, the urban population is …

The articles in this special section focus on the application of the Internet of Things in smart
cities. Smart cities are creating emerging innovation in academia, industry, and government …

Internet of Things (IoT) is a system that integrates different devices and technologies,
removing the necessity of human intervention. This enables the capacity of having smart (or …

Abstract The concept of Smart Cities has gained significant traction in recent years as urban
areas grapple with challenges related to sustainability, efficiency, and quality of life. One of …

Abstract Ideas about smart cities have evolved in the past 20 years, with the advancement of
information and communication technology. A smart city is a new platform that integrates …

According to 2017 reports of the International Data Corporation (IDC), it is expected that by
2018 the global investment would cross more than $81 billion regarding investments in …

Smart city is an application of Internet of Things (IoT) notion. Unceasing growth of population
and urbanization have intensified innovative ways to handle urbanization with minimal …

The enormous pressure towards efficient city management has triggered various Smart City
initiatives by both government and private sector businesses to invest in Information and …