Smart cities software provides assistance with configuring, managing, and monitoring internet of things (IoT) devices used in a city infrastructure. Smart technology allows city planners and government officials to optimize resource usage, improve resident safety and quality of life, and automate certain routine processes, while generating valuable data across the covered area. Smart cities solutions may include unique hardware or assets that are specially designed for use in these areas. In some cases, these IoT solutions sync with other connected devices that are preconfigured for IoT or that are connected using third-party sensors.
Smart cities software may offer features of or integrate with other IoT-related software solutions, such as IoT platforms and IoT device management software. A number of these solutions may also offer features similar to those provided by public works software and public transportation software, and may integrate with these tools to share data and form a unified approach in intelligent city design and operations.
To qualify for inclusion in the Smart Cities category, a product must:
- Sync with IoT-enabled city assets such as traffic sensors, street lighting fixtures, and waste receptacles
- Assist with some combination of asset tracking, device configuration, remote access/control, and data generation
- Integrate with IoT networks and software solutions to enable intelligent functionality and device workflows
