5 steps to an advanced smart city strategy

Every city has different needs, which makes it a challenge to replicate others and develop a comprehensive strategy for smart cities. A report by Microsoft and IDC shows five stages that cities must go through to become an advanced smart city. These five steps can guide city leaders to develop a strategy for their city’s growth, enabled by technology. They include:

• Pilot projects to test new ways to use technology
• Use data analytics to improve existing services or create new ones
• Streamline critical processes to get deeper insights from data
• Use digital services to improve transparency and citizens’ participation
• Build city-wide connected infrastructure and make services more predictable

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