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Smart City IoT Platforms - Benefits and Challenges
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Smart City IoT
Platform – Benefits
and Challenges
Dr. Mazlan Abbas
DigiTech ASEAN Thailand – 25 April 2023
CEO – FAVORIOT
MyIOTA - Exco Member
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5 Main Components of IoT
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Digital Sensors – Temp,
humidity, pressure, gas, etc
Fixed or wireless
Platform that aggregate
heterogeneous devices with
different protocols
Workflow, analytics and insights
Sensors & Actuators
Connectivity
IoT Middleware
Applications & Analytics
Security
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Ten (10) Benefits of Using an IoT Platform
Increased
Customer
Satisfaction and
Engagement
Faster Time to
Market for New
IoT Applications
Cost
Savings
Scalability
Enhanced
Security
Data
Collection
& Analysis
Integration with
Other Systems
and Services
Centralized
Device
Management
Real-time
Monitoring and
Control
Improved
Efficiency and
Productivity
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What are
Smart City IoT
Platforms?
Smart City IoT Platforms
are a vital component
of Smart City solutions,
as they enable the
collection and analysis
of data from various
sensors installed
throughout the city.
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4 Challenges in Implementing Smart City
IoT Platforms
Infrastructure &
Connectivity
Need for
reliable and
high-speed
connectivity
such as fibre-
optic and 5G
Security &
Privacy
concerns
Protection from
cyberattacks
and data
breaches.
Data Ownership
& Management
Open protocols
for exchange of
information and
integration of
systems.
Funding &
Investment
Issues
Big investment
from
infrastructure to
smart services
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3 Benefits of Smart City IoT Platforms
Improved urban
infrastructure
IoT sensors can collect
real-time data on
everything from traffic
flow to air quality,
enabling cities to
optimize their
infrastructure and
respond quickly to
issues.
Data analytics for
better decision-making
The data collected by
IoT sensors can be
analysed to provide
insights that inform
decision-making and
enable cities to take a
proactive approach to
urban development.
Increased efficiency
and sustainability
IoT platforms can help
cities reduce waste,
conserve resources,
and improve energy
efficiency, making
urban development
more sustainable.
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Case Studies of Smart City IoT Platforms
Barcelona, Spain
The CityOS platform
is being used to
monitor and
manage the city's
energy usage, air
quality, traffic flow,
and waste
management. The
platform uses data
from sensors and
smart devices
installed throughout
the city to optimize
resource usage and
reduce carbon
emissions.
Singapore
The Smart Nation
Platform (SNP) is
being used to
collect data from
various sources,
including sensors,
cameras, and
mobile devices,
to improve urban
planning and city
services. The
platform is being
used to monitor
traffic flow,
detect and
respond to
emergencies,
and manage
public transport.
Amsterdam,
Netherlands
The Amsterdam
Smart City platform
is being used to
facilitate
collaboration
between city
stakeholders,
including
government,
businesses, and
citizens. The
platform provides a
centralized hub for
sharing data, ideas,
and resources to
promote
sustainable urban
development.
Portland, Oregon
The CityIQ platform
is being used to
collect real-time
data from sensors
installed throughout
the city, including
parking meters,
streetlights, and
traffic signals. The
data is being used
to optimize traffic
flow, reduce energy
consumption, and
improve public
safety.
Helsinki, Finland
The UrbanSense
platform is being
used to collect
and analyze
data on air
quality, noise
pollution, and
traffic
congestion. The
platform uses
machine
learning
algorithms to
predict future
trends and
inform urban
planning
decisions.
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REST API
Scalable
Storage
REST API
Dashboards Analytics
Device
Management
Rule
Engine
MQTT COAP
Smart Applications
Warehouse
Agriculture Environment
Building
Home
Email
SMS
Telegram
HTTP Post
RPC
Methods
Gateways Devices Devices
Analytics
Dashboards
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Developing IoT Products
Customer
Challenge
Solution
Impact
Customer that develops their own IoT sensor modules
To reduce
the cost of
development
No tools or
IoT platform
to collect
data
To create
multiple IoT
applications
Create
different app
scenario
To value-add
the current IoT
products
Expedite the
Proof-of-Concept
of new
applications
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Smart City – A Single Dashboard
Customer
Challenge
Solution
Impact
Command Centre of a Smart City
Too many
data in
silos
Different
Dashboards
Integrated IoT
Smart City
Platform
Ease of view
Single
customised
Dashboard
Single IoT
Platform
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Smart
Application #1
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Application #2
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Application
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Application #1
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Application #2
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Smart City
Trial Platform
Smart City
Official Platform
• Encourage innovation
• Open for all players
• Training platform for IoT – collaborate with
partner
• Test before commercial
• Identify and select
• Platform subscription (Rev Share model)
• Real Smart Solutions
• Single dashboard for all IoT
deployments and smart solutions
• Connect to multi-vendor hardware
• Business model –
Subscription/License/Revenue
Share
“Platform for Smart City
Innovation”
favoriot as Smart City IoT Platform
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7 Best Practices for
Smart City IoT
Platforms
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Secure the
Platform &
Data Privacy
Open
Architecture
Scalability
&
Flexibility
Interoperability
Citizen
Engagement
Sustaina
bility
Continuous
Monitoring
BUILD
IOT
BUSINESS
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Conclusion
• Need for an integrated dashboard
for Command Centre
• Privacy and security concerns due
to the sensitive nature of data
collected
• Lack of standardization in IoT
devices and platforms
• Difficulty in integrating different
systems and data sources
• Limited understanding of the overall
architecture and implementation