The Role of Big Data in Developing Smart City

Author(s):

Nasir Kazi , Geetanjali Institute of Technical Studies Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India; Manish Tiwari, Geetanjali Institute of Technical Studies Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India

Keywords:

Applications of Big Data Analytics, Big Data, Data Management, Smart City, Smart City Applications

Abstract:

Everyone is living in the age of information technology; here all things from smallest to largest are getting smart. At this time, “smart cities” are developing to improve the living standards and many governments are adopting “smart city” concept for their cities. Presently, Indian government is additionally doing likewise for some cities. Smart cities utilizes various technologies to improve the performance of security, healthcare, transportation, energy, environmental protection, traffic management, education, water services and waste management leading to higher levels of convenience of their citizens. One of the recent technologies that have a great potential to enhance smart city project is Big Data. Big Data analytics plays a significant role in smart city’s development, governance and management. The data created by smart cities will analyse by utilizing big data analytics. Effective analysis and use of big data is the key factor for achieving smart city area. This paper reviews the applications of big data to support in achieving the goal of smart cities. It systematically examines and compares various definitions and aspects of smart city and big data and it explores the opportunities, challenges, advantages and solutions of consolidating big data applications for smart city. In addition it endeavors to recognize the requirements that support the implementation of big data applications for smart city administrations.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	RMSCRP056
Publication Date	:	05/04/2017
Page(s)	:	279-282

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