The cities of the future look very different from those of today, with hypothetical ideas and technologies. These 'smart cities' use the latest technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and immersive technologies to streamline data management and improve quality of life.

The use of IoT and immersive technologies is essential in the creation of smart cities to manage Big Data, which is being implemented in much of the business scenarios and information processing. The information operating system for the next generation, hybrid, secure, and robust for smart cities, must be a Big Data architecture capable of addressing not only data volumes but also speed, variety, veracity, valence, and data valuation. Implementing a system with these characteristics ensures that the city correctly manages the data, being more agile in making predictions, studying patterns, and innovating with new solutions for development.

IoT: The foundation for smart cities

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the foundation for creating smart cities. IoT collects information from connected devices within a network, describing what it does, where it is located, to whom it belongs, its operational status, and all relevant information for the application. This data is also useful for managing the city's infrastructure, such as public transport and street security, reducing response times. The Alliance for the Internet of Things (IoTA) highlights the potential of IoT in managing modern cities, reporting that if IoT were used to improve the quality of urban services at a lower cost, cities could be more efficient in their services.

In smart city systems, IoT not only collects information from all types of devices, but it also monitors the path that information travels through a local data network or in the cloud.

Immersive technologies: changing the way cities interact

Immersive technologies are revolutionizing user experiences by seamlessly integrating them with interactive physical interfaces. These technologies enhance the level of interaction between users and their devices, creating a more immersive and engaging environment. Virtual reality (VR) glasses, augmented reality (AR), and holography (H) are some of the devices at the forefront of this innovation.

By combining IoT, virtual reality, and augmented reality, immersive technologies can greatly enhance virtual environmental studies. This involves creating virtual environments that imitate and utilize natural landscapes, opening the door to innovative approaches for research and environmental education.

Furthermore, immersive technologies are becoming part of the development of smart cities, where they are employed in various applications, such as improving safety, optimizing traffic management, creating interactive experiences in parks, providing entertainment options, and even contributing to the construction of smart architectures. These technologies have the potential to enhance a wide range of services within smart cities and beyond.

IMMERSIA offers an intelligent data platform

IMMERSIA is at the forefront of data management for smart cities, leading the development of a secure and modern data ecosystem that serves as the foundation for the next generation of smart cities' Big Data architecture. Our platform, along with our customized solutions based on IoT and immersive technologies, is designed to assist municipalities in various areas, such as transportation, energy, infrastructure, traffic management, and city safety.

Our comprehensive solution includes a secure web portal for gathering actionable Big Data, a modular architecture for efficient Big Data management, and a powerful recommendation engine developed through advanced intelligence algorithms. Essentially, the future of smart cities will depend on data from the Internet of Things and immersive technologies to create personalized experiences that are not only safer but also more productive and tailored to individual needs. IMMERSIA offers unique solutions that add value to smart cities and their inhabitants by leveraging the advantages of using a Big Data platform.

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