The Top Smart Cities in Each Region of the World from IoT Institute
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What does it mean to be a smart city? Here are eight cities located across the globe that attempt to answer that question.
For a city to live up to its potential, investing in gee-whiz technology is not enough, say researchers at IESE Business School in Spain. A true smart city must score well in terms of sustainability, connectivity, innovation, as well as social cohesion, explains the most recent IESE Cities in Motion Index. Here, we present the top city in each of the regions described in IESE’s research.
#1 in Western Europe: London
London leads the world in terms of human capital but not so well in social cohesion. The city also happens to have the biggest tech market in the world, worth £19 billion. The city established its Smart London plan in December 2013, which is designed to help preserve the quality of life in London amidst quick population growth.
#1 in Eastern Europe: Prague, Czech Republic
Prague's smart city plan focuses on network infrastructure, innovation-friendly urban development, efficient public services, and workforce and infrastructure development.
#1 in Asia: Seoul, South Korea
One of the biggest metro areas in the world, Seoul scores well in terms of technology, mobility, and transportation. While Tokyo gives Seoul a run for its money in terms of technological investment, Seoul scores better in nearly every other department. The city's public transportation system and emergency warning system are especially advanced.
About Symmetry Electronics
Established in 1998, Symmetry Electronics, a Division of Braemac, is a global distributor of electronic components and systems. Combining premier components and comprehensive value-added services with an expert in-house engineering team, Symmetry supports engineers in the design, development, and deployment of a broad range of connected technologies.
Exponential Technology Group Member
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway company TTI, Inc. in 2017, Symmetry Electronics is a proud Exponential Technology Group (XTG) member. A collection of specialty semiconductor distributors and engineering design firms, XTG stands alongside industry leaders TTI Inc., Mouser Electronics, and Sager Electronics. Together, we provide a united global supply chain solution with the shared mission of simplifying engineering, offering affordable technologies, and assisting engineers in accelerating time to market. For more information about XTG, visit www.xponentialgroup.com.