Intelligent Cities: Enabling Tools and Technology

The emergence of powerful technologies has enabled the transition of ordinary objects into smart artifacts, facilitating the building of connected cities. This book provides readers with a solid foundation on the latest technologies and tools required to develop and enhance smart cities, examining the rise of the cloud as the fundamental technology, IT platforms and tools, service-oriented architecture, big data analytics, and architectural types. It also covers security requirements and threats and vulnerabilities of intelligent city components.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 520 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The advent of groundbreaking and immensely powerful technologies has paved the way for the transformation of everyday objects into intelligent artifacts, thereby facilitating a broader interconnectedness of digitized entities that can effectively contribute to the development of connected cities. This comprehensive book serves as a valuable resource for readers seeking to gain a deep understanding of the latest technologies and tools necessary for constructing and enhancing smart cities across the globe.

The book commences by delving into the emergence of the cloud as a pivotal technology for establishing and sustaining smart cities and enterprises. It elucidates the fundamental technologies and platform solutions employed in implementing intelligent cities, highlighting the role of various technologies, standards, protocols, and tools in shaping flexible homes and the future of buildings.

In subsequent chapters, the book examines IT platforms and tools offered by various product vendors, considering their significance in building smart city applications. It explores service-oriented architecture and event-driven architecture, emphasizing their role in enabling seamless communication and efficient resource utilization within smart city ecosystems. Furthermore, the book delves into the power of big data analytics, shedding light on how it can be leveraged to enhance smart city operations and facilitate improved decision-making processes.

Case studies of intelligent cities, smart homes, buildings, transportation systems, healthcare systems, and airports are included to provide practical insights and real-world examples of the successful implementation of smart city technologies. The authors also explore the convergence of cloud computing and enterprise architecture, presenting valuable information on next-generation cloud computing technologies.

The book concludes by addressing the various security requirements of intelligent cities, as well as the threats and vulnerabilities associated with the various components that form the foundation of the intelligent city framework, including cloud, big data, the Internet of Things, and mobile technologies. By providing a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the latest technologies and tools, this book equips readers with the necessary knowledge and skills to drive the development and advancement of smart cities worldwide.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032340142