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Applications For Cameras On The Streets

Modern mesh networking technologies are empowering urban planners to deploy high-resolution cameras to gather real-time data in the form of images, video, and sounds.

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The IOT In A Smart City

Devices in the IoT include vehicles, home appliances, electric meters, certain parts of industrial installations, security systems, thermostats, electronic appliances, alarm clocks, speaker systems, vending machines, etc. These are variously equipped with sensors, software, actuators, and other electronic components that animate the core functions of the IoT.

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DRONES TECHNOLOGY FOR SMART CITIES – THE WIND BENEATH THE WINGS

Drones have several key technical advantages over classical aerial operations that makes them key to contribute to the sustainability of smart cities.

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Internet of Lighting (IoL) for Smart Cities

As cities grow, a security infrastructure of sensors and cameras will decrease the risk of any threat, accidental or intentional. Such a system can run directly over the centrally managed street lighting grid, making the city a better place to live in.

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"ICT and Geospatial make urban sub-systems more intelligent and interconnected"

Founded in the year 1991, Cyient is a global provider of engineering, manufacturing, geospatial, network and operations management services to global industry leaders. The company believes strongly in streamlining its efficiency with seamless operations that encourage innovation and excellence in execution. In a candid interview with Manali of BW SmartCities, John Renard, President- Utilities & Geospatial BU talks about the role of technologies like Geospatial mapping and IoT coupled with visualisation and analytics upping the smartness quotient of cities and his vision for India’s Smart City Mission.

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Businesses, real estate start feeling impact of automation, artificial intelligence

In a future with an increasingly mobile and flexible workforce, the way in which companies utilize their leased office space will change drastically

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Telematics can cut insurance cost for good drivers, says Irda

The technology was introduced in the UK and USA in 2000 and cost is gradually is falling due to smart phone technology combined with an easier and cheaper installation process.

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Karnal's public toilets to get feedback monitoring system

In the first phase, this Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-based system will be installed by the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) outside 25 toilets in Karnal

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Virtual personal assistants may replace apps in future:Gartner

The emergence of virtual personal assistants (VPAs) will replace functions performed by applications and will diminish the importance of apps in delivering services , according to Gartner.

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Smart homes market may grow 30 pc year-on-year: Report

Security, convenience and energy efficiency will be the largest drivers for smart homes followed by comfort and prestige, according to a study conducted by Schneider Electric India

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