Includes bibliographical references and index.

Envisioning Intelligent Cities Introduction Unfolding the Smarter Planet Vision The Need for Intelligent Cities City-Specific Challenges Trickling Urbanization Challenges The Vast Potentials of Smart Cities City Transformation Strategy Infrastructure Optimization System Infrastructure The Adoption of Versatile Technologies The Assimilation of Architectures Services Are Everywhere Devices Are Connected and Cyber-Enabled for People-Centric Services Process Excellence Make Sense Out of Data for Big Insights The Key Trends in IT Toward Smart Cities The Shift Toward People IT The Era of Smart Computing Smarter Environments The Need for Cloud-Enablement A Few Smart City Use Cases Smart City Infrastructure and Platform Solutions Smart City Infrastructures Leading Smart City Platforms The Context-Aware Framework for Smart CityApplications Data Collection and Cleansing Data Storage Data Interpretation Cloud-Based Data Dissemination Conclusion References Mobile Technologies and Applications for Intelligent Cities Introduction Evolution of Mobile Wireless Technologies Mobile Application Development Platforms Challenges of Intelligent Cities and Solutions Offered by Mobile Wireless Networks and Devices Mobile Payments and Ticketing Intelligent Energy Conservation Using Mobile Devices Analysis and Commercial Insights Drivers for Mobile BI Adoption Key Trends in Mobile BI Steps to Get Started with Mobile BI Mobile Healthcare Wireless Fleet Management Enabling Mobile Technologies for an Intelligent City Mobile Augmented Reality Conclusion References The Role and Relevance of Software-Defined Cloud Infrastructures Introduction About Cloud Technology Key Motivations for Cloud-Enabled Environments Why Cloud Technology Is Being Aggressively Pursued by Worldwide Governments A Look at Cloud-Inspired Enterprise Transformations The Emergence of Cloud Environments Energy Optimization Cloud-Enabled and Hosted Smarter City Applications A Cloud-Enabled Context-Aware Framework for Smarter Environments A Sample Use Case Cloud-Based Smarter Home Applications Cloud-Enabled Smart Grids A Cloud-Based Monitoring Framework for Smart Homes Cloud-Inspired Smarter Healthcare Services Sensor-Cloud Integration for Smarter Cities Social and Sensor Data Fusion in Cloud Integrating Sensors with Cloud Using Dynamic Proxies The Next-Generation Hybrid Clouds The Compelling Use Cases for Next-Generation Hybrid Clouds Use Cases-Computation and Actionable Insights Storage Use Cases Data Dissemination Software-Defined Infrastructures and Software-Defined Environments Building Blocks of Software-Defined Data Centers Software-Defined Networking The Key Motivations for SDN Tending Toward Network Virtualization The Need of SDN for the Cloud Software-Defined Storage Cloud-Based Big Data Storage Key Characteristics of Software-Defined Storage Conclusion References Big Data Analytics for Real-Time City Insights Introduction Data Analytics and Intelligent Cities The Prominent Sources of Big Data Describing the Big Data World Big Data Characteristics A Perspective on Big Data Computing Why Big Data Computing? The Application Domains Describing Big Data Analytics The Big Trends of BDA BDA Use Cases Machine Data Analytics by Splunk(R) Open Data for Next-Generation Cities Edge Data for Cities of the Future Edge Data for Smarter Cities Edge Data for Smart Retailers Edge Data for Smart Automobiles Edge Data for Smart Manufacturing Edge Data for Facilities and Asset Management Integrated BDA Platforms Software-Defined Infrastructures for BDA Civitas: The Smart City Middleware Hitachi Smart City Platform Data Collection Data Analysis Application Coordination BDA Frameworks and Infrastructure Apache Hadoop Software Framework NoSQL Databases Conclusion References The Internet of Things for Connected and Cognitive Cities Introduction Envisioning the IoT Era Emerging IoT Trends Deeper Digitization Toward Smart Objects The Growing Device Ecosystem Software-Defined Cloud Infrastructures Big Data Analytics The IoT Reference Architecture Smart City Communication Architecture Network Architectures for IoT Applications IP-Based Connectivity Models Prominent IoT Technologies The IoT: The Key Results The Advantages of the IoT Concept for Smart Cities The Co-Creation of IoT-Enabled Services for Smarter Cities Examples of IoT-Inspired Services Co-Created and Tested The Role of Advanced Sensing in Smart Cities Sensors Everywhere and in Everything Sensing as a Service for Cities of the Future Popular IoT/M2M Applications A Typical IoT Application Health of Buildings Smart Energy Smart Healthcare Smart Home Security Smart Cargo Handling Smart Traffic Management Smart Inventory and Replenishment Management Smart Cash Payment Smart Tracking Smart Displays Smart Asset Management Air Quality Noise Monitoring Traffic Congestion Smart Parking Cyber Physical System for Smart City Needs CPS for Emergency Response Smart City Platforms and Frameworks A Communication Platform for Smart Cities A Smart City M2M Platform A Framework of Sensor-Cloud Integration Homeland Security and the Sensor Cloud Conclusion References Social Media Analytics for People Empowerment Introduction Building a Framework for the Use of Social Media Analytics for Business Social Media Content Metrics Different Dimensions of Social Media Revenue and Sales Lead Generation Customer Relationship and Customer Innovation Social Media Tools Social Media Analytics Architecture for Intelligent Cities Social Media Analytics for City Government Design of an Architecture for Sentiment Analysis in Intelligent Cities Use of IBM's Social Sentiment Index to Identify the Factors Impacting People in Five Canadian Cities Spain Uses Sentiment Analysis to Track and Improve Standards of City Services Sentiment Analysis to Track the Mood of City Residents FoodMood.in Uses Sentiment Analysis to Track Food Mood of Citizens Smart Policing Using Sensors and Domain Awareness System Case Study of Sentiment Analysis Implementation in an Intelligent City Conclusion References Intelligent Cities: Strategy-Making and Governance Introduction IT Initiatives for Intelligent City Governance IT-Enabled City Strategies E-Government Key Challenges for E-Government IT-Enabled Social Initiatives Urban Action Forums Ubiquitous or Intelligent City Ubiquitous Connectivity Omnipresent Devices Collaboration Platforms Cloud Computing Open Standards and Service-Oriented Architecture Geospatial Platforms Neogeography in U-Cities Internet of Things Advanced Analytics Open Access to Public Data Digitally Controlled Devices Social Media Networking Strategic Governance Framework for the Implementation of U-Cities City Objectives City Indicators City Components City Content Conclusion References Smart Homes and Buildings Introduction Elucidating Technological Advancements Key Drivers for Smarter Homes and Buildings Prominent Use Cases of Smarter Homes and Buildings Smarter Homes and Building Elements Envisioning Smarter Homes and Buildings: The Role of the Cloud Theme Smarter Environments Are Instrumented, Interconnected, and Intelligent Smarter Home/Building Capabilities Smarter Home/Building Services in Clouds Benefits of Cloud-Enabled Smarter Homes Envisioning Service Delivery Platforms Building Management System IP-Based Convergence of Building Systems Smarter Homes: Architectural Styles, Patterns, and Approaches Smarter Homes-Middleware Platforms Smarter Home Frameworks Home Integration Standards: Industry Strength and Proprietary Conclusion Appendix Smart Home Solutions References Smart Energy, Utility, and Transport Introduction Smart Energy Smart Grids Energy Harvesting The Need for Big Data Analytics for Smarter Grids Envisioned Energy Grid Services for Smart Cities Smart Lighting Smart Lighting Approaches Wireless Lighting Control Systems Smart Transport Electric Vehicles Smarter Vehicles Technological Implications for Vehicles Vehicle Connectivity Platforms, Tools, and Applications Use Cases of

Technology-Inspired Vehicles An Assortment of Vehicle-Centric Applications Approaches for Smarter Transportation Predict Demand and Optimizing Capacity, Assets, and Infrastructure Improve the End-to-End Experience for Travelers Increase Operational Efficiency While Reducing the Environmental Impact Ensure Safety and Security Intelligent Transport Systems Smart Utilities Smart Metering Conclusion References Intelligent Airports Introduction Inadequate Capacity Dissatisfied Passengers Increased Regulatory Requirements Evolution of Airport Infrastructure Airport 1.0 Airport 2.0 Personal Technology/Processes Technology/Processes to Streamline the Passenger Journey Technology/Processes to Enhance Passenger Experience Processes for Increased Leisure Experience IT for the Benefits of Passengers Envisioning Airports of the Future (Airport 3.0) Conceptual Models Infrastructure Models Revenue-Generating Models Public-Private Partnerships Technological Models Conclusion References Next-Generation Healthcare Systems Introduction Cloud Services in the Healthcare Sector Electronic Storage of Medical Records Office Productivity Solutions Health Information Exchange Collaboration Solution for Physicians Clinical Information System Big Data Analytics in Healthcare Sector Support Research in Genomics and Other Healthcare Projects Transform Data from Information Supporting Self-Care Support for Providers Increase Awareness Pool Data to Build a Better Ecosystem Conclusion Reference Security Management of Intelligent Cities Introduction Security Requirements of an Intelligent City Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Triad Authentication, Authorization, and Audit Trial Framework Defense-In-Depth Trusted Computing Base Encryption Security Concerns of Cloud Platforms Virtual Machine Segmentation Database Segmentation VM Introspection Distributed Denial of Service Hypervisor-Based Security Threats Unauthorized Alteration of VM Image Files VM Theft Inter-VM Attacks Instant-On Gaps Hyperjacki

This book provides readers with a solid foundation on the latest technologies and tools required to develop and enhance smart cities around the world. The authors explore the convergence of cloud computing and enterprise architecture and present valuable information on next-generation cloud computing. They also cover the various architectural types, including enterprise-scale integration, security, management, and governance. Topics include: rise of the cloud as the fundamental technology for establishing and sustaining smart cities and enterprises; principal technologies and platform solutions for implementing intelligent cities; technologies, standards, protocols, and tools in establishing flexible homes and the buildings of the future; how to leverage big data analytics for smart city enhancement and improved decision making; case studies of intelligent cities, smart homes, buildings, transports, healthcare systems, and airports.