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 …

A smart city evolves with the use of emerging smart technologies to support and sustain a
better living and to improve the overall quality of life of its citizens. Internet of Things (IoT) …

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 …

Smart cities plays vital role in the growth of the nation. Most of the countries already
contribute huge investment in the implementation of smart cities, which emphasizes its …

Today's cities face many challenges due to population growth, aging population, pedestrian
and vehicular traffic congestion, water usage increase, increased electricity demands …

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 …

Smart cities have been outfitted with various electronic devices based on the Internet of
Things (IoT) and have become smarter than before as a result of ongoing breakthroughs in …

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 …

The idea behind smart city to scarcity the challenges that any city face, like lake of energy
resources, healthcare system, housing problem, water and decay infrastructure (road …

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 …