The cities of the future look very different from those of today, with hypothetical ideas and technologies. These “smart cities” use the latest advancements, 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 fundamental in building smart cities to manage Big Data, which plays a significant role in 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 volume but also velocity, variety, veracity, valence, and data valorization. Implementing such a system ensures that the city manages data properly, becoming more agile in making predictions, studying patterns, and innovating with new solutions for development.

IoT: The foundation of 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 they do, where they are, who owns them, their operational status, and any other data relevant to the application. This information is also useful for managing city infrastructure such as public transportation and street safety, reducing response times. The Internet of Things Alliance (IoTA) highlights IoT’s potential in managing modern cities, reporting that if IoT were used to improve urban services at a lower cost, cities could provide more efficient services.

In smart city systems, IoT not only gathers information from all types of devices but also monitors the path that information takes through a local network or 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 engaging and immersive environment. Virtual reality (VR) headsets, 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 replicate and utilize natural landscapes, opening the door to innovative approaches in environmental research and education.

Furthermore, immersive technologies are becoming part of smart city development, where they are used in various applications, such as improving safety, optimizing traffic management, creating interactive experiences in parks, offering entertainment options, and even contributing to the construction of intelligent architecture. 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 smart city data management, leading the development of a secure and modern data ecosystem that underpins the Big Data architecture of next-generation smart cities. 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 collecting actionable Big Data, a modular architecture for efficient Big Data management, and a powerful recommendation engine developed with advanced intelligence algorithms. In essence, the future of smart cities will rely 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 delivers unique solutions that add value to smart cities and their citizens by leveraging the benefits of a Big Data platform.

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