Presentation on The Internet of Things and Your Council covering survey results from 80 respondents on knowledge of and attitudes towards IoT in councils. Presented by Helen Olsen Bedford, Head of Communications, DCLG Local Digital Programme, at Local Digital Futures: The Internet of Things & Local Public Services on 8 June 2015 in London.

1. Local Digital Futures: The Internet of Things and Local Public Services
8th June 2015#LocalDigital
The Internet of Things & Your Council
Helen Olsen Bedford
Head of Comms
DCLG Local Digital

2. Local Digital Futures: The Internet of Things and Local Public Services
8th June 2015#LocalDigital
80 Respondents
Average knowledge of IoT
where 1 = none and 5 = expert:
2.5
Only one person claimed to
be an expert!

3. Local Digital Futures: The Internet of Things and Local Public Services
8th June 2015#LocalDigital
Less than one in 10 had IoT projects listed
in their Digital / ICT strategy
Just over one in ten felt that IoT could
deliver savings to their organisation

4. Local Digital Futures: The Internet of Things and Local Public Services
8th June 2015#LocalDigital
35% felt that IoT could help transform
services
But just over a quarter saw a business
case for IoT
Predominantly around smart lighting
and smart transport

5. Local Digital Futures: The Internet of Things and Local Public Services
8th June 2015#LocalDigital
Smart Lamposts 82.1%
Smart Buildings 75.0%
Energy Management 64.3%
Remote Healthcare 64.3%
Asset Management 60.7%
Environmental Monitoring 60.7%
Parking Sensors 60.7%
Air Quality 53.6%
Intelligent Transport System 50.0%
Driverless Cars 17.9%
In my organisation IoT will involve:

6. Local Digital Futures: The Internet of Things and Local Public Services
8th June 2015#LocalDigital
Biggest blocks?
Legacy infrastructure
Cost of implementation
Availability of officer time to explore