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Rebatho Madiba , Managing Executive Business Development of Digital Platform Solutions at BCX , discusses the intricate realm of Smart City development . In this exploration , they underscore the indispensable role played by security and connectivity , serving as the architectural bedrock upon which the urban innovations of the future stand tall . As cities evolve into dynamic , interconnected hubs of activity , Madiba ’ s insights reveal how these twin pillars fortify the very foundations of the Smart Cities that are reshaping the way we live , work and interact in our rapidly changing world .
The crucial role of security and connectivity in Smart Cities
T he Smart City has become a global obsession . Revenue in the Smart Cities market is anticipated to exceed $ 89.49 billion in 2023 at an annual compound growth rate of 13.13 %. Almost every government has a Smart City project in progress and there are rankings designed to define the best and the most innovative Smart City developments . One such ranking is the IMD Smart City Index which , in 2023 , found that the cities leading the pack in Africa are Cairo , Algiers and Cape Town . However , these urban beacons of technology require the right security and connectivity capabilities as a foundation to ensure they are able to not just stand up above the challenges plaguing urban areas but do so sustainably .
Smart Cities are defined by their ability to reshape traditional citizen service delivery with interconnected solutions and technologies and each city interprets their use of this ‘ smart ’ technology differently .
It can be safer , more sustainable and focused on the environment , or designed to provide people with seamless access to services that would previously have been complex to navigate and manage . And to achieve all these goals , Smart Cities need the right tools .
Connectivity and security are obviously the most important considerations . Connectivity is the driver behind the smart home , smart community , smart building
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