In many cities today , however , these ecosystems are underdeveloped . In our study , less than half of respondents ( 46 %) said they ’ ve made good or very good progress in developing an ecosystem of enablers , infrastructure providers and integrators . In fact , a key challenge for 65 % of respondents was finding the right technology suppliers , partners or consultants to achieve their future-ready plans . Half cited a shortage of the required skills and expertise , and 44 % pointed to an insufficient understanding of technology among decision-makers .

Study respondents named a wide array of technologies they believe will be key to realising future-ready goals . Many of these technologies – including automation , AI , electric vehicles , data analytics , mobile

technologies and cloud computing – have long been considered core to any Smart City endeavor . 5G will only further the value of these technologies , with its ultra-low latency , blazing speeds , extra-large bandwidth and fail-proof reliability . Other technologies , like digital twins and blockchain , while less used , can serve as a solid foundation for future-ready endeavors . �

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