How ICT is changing #urban development and management

Mike Small, Government Solutions Leader for the Middle East & Africa at IBM has highlighted how technology drives competitive, effective and efficient cities.

So why do we need a smarter planet?

· Accelerating globalization

· Evolving societal relationships

· Expanding impact of technology

· Changing demographics

· Rising environmental concerns

· Growing threats to social stability

What does all this mean?

It means government officials need to better manager their cities.

· They need to leverage intelligence to manage resources more efficiently.

· They need to improve citizen services and streamline operations

· They need to deploy technologies that work towards a sustainable environment

· They need a city in motion – sensors, mobile and interconnected platforms

Download Delivering the Smart Cities Agenda by Mike Small from IBM