Smart Country – Connected. Intelligent. Digital.

Smart Country – Connected. Intelligent. Digital.
Author: Bertelsmann Stiftung
Publisher: Verlag Bertelsmann Stiftung
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2017-06-12
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 3867938091

As the digital divide between urban and rural regions grows, not everyone everywhere benefits from the opportunities of digital transformation. This year's Reinhard Mohn Prize "Smart Country – Connected. Intelligent. Digital." highlights digital solutions that strengthen social inclusion and the quality of life across regions and socioeconomic groups. The results of this year's international search for good practices in the areas of health and care, mobility and logistics, public administration, and learning and information policy are featured in this publication. Also featured are the lessons learned from pioneering digital nations such as Austria, Estonia, Israel and Sweden which have application for Germany as it develops its own national digital strategy, builds its network infrastructure, deepens digital competencies and advances the intelligent application of technology.

Science, Technology and Innovation Policies for Inclusive Growth in Africa

Science, Technology and Innovation Policies for Inclusive Growth in Africa
Author: Achim Gutowski
Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2020-04
Genre:
ISBN: 3643911734

The volume analyses major strategic and policy issues. How to make Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policies relevant for inclusive growth strategies in Africa so that socio-economic transformation strategies will take off. The first part discusses the issues of human skills development as part of STI policies, based on visions, strategic plans and country cases (for Cameroon, Nigeria and Mauritania). The second part looks at STI Policies for Economic Transformation, focussing on country case studies (for Egypt and Tunisia). A third part presents book reviews and book notes.

Handbook of Artificial Intelligence for Smart City Development

Handbook of Artificial Intelligence for Smart City Development
Author: Sandhya Makkar
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2024-03-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000929116

This handbook explores smart cities of the future, provides an understanding of their development and management systems, and discusses the technology challenges. It also discusses why and how humankind can benefit from them. Handbook of Artificial Intelligence for Smart City Development: Management Systems and Technology Challenges covers the whole journey of the development of smart cities, from the foundations to the usage of technologies, including the challenges and issues that policymakers and technologists may face during the concept, development, management, and implementation stage. The book also covers sustainable strategies and safety measures and offers real-life cases and advancements in manufacturing approaches for smart cities. The book includes upcoming AI technologies such as big data analytics, blockchain, machine learning, fault diagnostics, and a lot more. This handbook is intended to appeal to readers from industry and research. The book is also meant for academicians and students from across many disciplines. Moreover, this book is a medium for consultants, government agencies, and policymakers to grapple with topics and perspectives outside their lane

Smart Cities and Connected Intelligence

Smart Cities and Connected Intelligence
Author: Nicos Komninos
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2019-12-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000740447

Internet and World Wide Web platforms, big data analytics, software, social media and civic technologies allow for the creation of smart ecosystems in which connected intelligence emerges and disruptive social and eco-innovation flourishes. This book focuses on three grand challenges that matter for any territory, no matter where it is located: (i) smart growth, a path that more and more cities, regions and countries are adopting having realised the unlimited potential of growth that is based on knowledge, innovation and digital technologies; (ii) safety and security, which is a pre-requisite for quality of life in a world of intense social, natural and technological threats; and (iii) sustainability, use of renewable energy, protection of living ecosystems, addressing climate change and global warming in a period of rapid urbanisation that makes established sustainability models and planning patterns quickly obsolete. The core argument of the book is that problem-solving and novel solutions to these grand challenges emerge in smart ecosystems through connected intelligence. It is the broadest form of intelligence that combines capabilities from heterogeneous actors (humans, organisations, machines) and propel problem-solving through externalities and resource agglomeration, user engagement and collaboration, awareness and behaviour change. This book will be of interest to students and researchers of urban and regional studies, innovation studies, economic geography and urban planning, as well as urban policy makers.

Low-Carbon Smart Cities

Low-Carbon Smart Cities
Author: Kwi-Gon Kim
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2017-07-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319596187

This book aims to integrate climate mitigation and adaptation tools into conventional urban planning. It emphasizes the value and importance of ICT as connected technology. The author believes that ICT and IOT can facilitate controlling climate change attributes when deployed with appropriate ingredients and composition in cities in an integrated comprehensive manner. It was written with the author's firm belief that cities play an important role in mitigating climate change by reducing energy consumption, promoting the use of renewable energy sources, or by trading emission permits and selling Certified Emission Rights (CERs). This book looks at green growth based on the circular economy using green smart technology as a sustainable tool for green economic development. Also for climate change adaptation, cities have to take actions to reduce the adverse impacts of climate change on people, property and ecosystems in the urban planning process. It has been written with the author's works for Urban Environment Accords (UEA) and International Urban Training Center (IUTC) in collaboration with UNEP, World Bank, UNFCCC and UN-HABITAT. It can be used as a training source book for city climate planners and urban practitioners of local governments. It will be utilized as a more practical guidebook for climate change policy makers as well as a futuristic research agenda for next generations.

Smart Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Performance Management in a Global Digitalised Economy

Smart Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Performance Management in a Global Digitalised Economy
Author: Pallavi Tyagi
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2023-05-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 180382557X

The Covid 19 pandemic has created chaos in the business world and forced leaders to rethink their operational status quo. Balancing the physical and virtual spaces of the global digital economy has called for additional support from data-driven technologies like smart analytics and artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence-based Smart Power Systems

Artificial Intelligence-based Smart Power Systems
Author: Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2022-12-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119893968

Authoritative resource describing the artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in smart power systems with simulation examples and case studies Artificial Intelligence-based Smart Power Systems presents advanced technologies used in various aspects of smart power systems, especially grid-connected and industrial evolution, covering many new topics such as distribution Phasor management, blockchain technologies for smart power systems, the application of deep learning and reinforced learning, and artificial intelligence techniques. The text also explores the potential consequences of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in smart power systems in the forthcoming years. To enhance and reinforce learning, the highly qualified editors include many learning resources throughout the text, including MATLAB and HIL codes, end-of-chapter problems, end-of-book solutions, practical examples, and case studies. Artificial Intelligence-based Smart Power Systems includes specific information on topics such as: Modeling and analysis of smart power systems, covering steady state analysis, dynamic analysis, voltage stability, and more Recent advancement in power electronics for smart power systems, covering power electronic converters for renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, and HDVC/FACTs Distribution Phasor Measurement Units (PMU) in smart power systems, covering the need for PMU in distribution and automation of system reconfigurations Power and energy management systems for microgrids Engineering colleges and universities, along with industry research centers, can use the in-depth subject coverage and the extensive supplementary learning resources found in Artificial Intelligence-based Smart Power Systems to gain a holistic understanding of the subject and be able to harness that knowledge within a myriad of practical applications.

Developing and Monitoring Smart Environments for Intelligent Cities

Developing and Monitoring Smart Environments for Intelligent Cities
Author: Mahmood, Zaigham
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2020-11-20
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1799850633

In recent years, intelligent cities, also known as smart cities or cognitive cities, have become a perceived solution for improving the quality of life of citizens while boosting the efficiency of city services and processes. This new vision involves the integration of various sectors of society through the use of the internet of things. By continuing to enhance research for the better development of the smart environments needed to sustain intelligent cities, citizens will be empowered to provision the e-services provided by the city, city officials will have the ability to interact directly with the community as well as monitor digital environments, and smart communities will be developed where citizens can enjoy improved quality of life. Developing and Monitoring Smart Environments for Intelligent Cities compiles the latest research on the development, management, and monitoring of digital cities and intelligent environments into one complete reference source. The book contains chapters that examine current technologies and the future use of internet of things frameworks as well as device connectivity approaches, communication protocols, security challenges, and their inherent issues and limitations. Including unique coverage on topics such as connected vehicles for smart transportation, security issues for smart homes, and building smart cities for the blind, this reference is ideal for practitioners, urban developers, urban planners, academicians, researchers, and students.

Spore 195: Smart farming - Transforming Agriculture with Artificial Intelligence

Spore 195: Smart farming - Transforming Agriculture with Artificial Intelligence
Author: CTA
Publisher: CTA
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2019-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Transforming Agriculture with Artificial Intelligence. At a time where the world needs to produce more with fewer resources, artificial intelligence (AI) could help to transform agriculture worldwide. SPORE is the quarterly magazine of the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), offering a global perspective on agribusiness and sustainable agriculture. CTA operates under the Cotonou Agreement between the countries of the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group and the European Union and is financed by the EU.

Big Data Analytics for Smart and Connected Cities

Big Data Analytics for Smart and Connected Cities
Author: Dey, Nilanjan
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2018-09-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522562087

To continue providing people with safe, comfortable, and affordable places to live, cities must incorporate techniques and technologies to bring them into the future. The integration of big data and interconnected technology, along with the increasing population, will lead to the necessary creation of smart cities. Big Data Analytics for Smart and Connected Cities is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the application of the integration of interconnected technologies and big data analytics into the creation of smart cities. While highlighting topics such as energy conservation, public transit planning, and performance measurement, this publication explores technology integration in urban environments as well as the methods of planning cities to implement these new technologies. This book is ideally designed for engineers, professionals, researchers, and technology developers seeking current research on technology implementation in urban settings.