Sustainable Operation of Digital Infrastructure in the Smart City: Practical Experience and Implications

Exner, Jan-Philipp and Andres, Patrick (2024) Sustainable Operation of Digital Infrastructure in the Smart City: Practical Experience and Implications. KEEP ON PLANNING FOR THE REAL WORLD. Climate Change calls for Nature-based Solutions and Smart Technologies. Proceedings of REAL CORP 2024, 29th International Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 557-565. ISSN 2521-3938

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Abstract

In the rapidly evolving landscape of smart cities, the emphasis on leveraging data for urban development often overshadows the critical consideration of how IoT infrastructure will be operated and how Internet of Things (IoT) data is captured. This paper explores the essential elements of establishing a robust IoT network and platform as the foundation for Urban Data Platforms, highlighting the challenges associated with the operation of IoT networks and shows implications for a future operation of the the Smart City infrastructure. The paper delves into practical experiences, shedding light on the intricacies of sustaining digital infrastructure in smart cities. Specifically, it addresses the balance between the functionalities of IoT networks, the scalability of hardware, and the efficient capture of real-time IoT data. The discussion encompasses technological, environmental, and socio-economic aspects, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to ensure the longevity and sustainability of these digital ecosystems. It states the point that municipal utilities and service providers play a pivotal role as operators of the physical component of the digital infrastructure in this context. Their responsibilities extend beyond the provision of IoT networks to ensuring reliability, scalability, and security. The significance of these actors as cornerstones for the successful implementation and ongoing operation of digital infrastructures in urban. Through an integrative approach, municipal utilities can serve as critical partners in addressing the challenges of urbanization in the era of the Internet of Things, laying the foundation for sustainable, liveable cities.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Sustainable Operation, IoT, Digital Infrastructure, LoRaWAN, Smart City
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software
Depositing User:	REAL CORP Administrator
Date Deposited:	30 Apr 2024 08:22
Last Modified:	10 May 2024 09:09
URI:	http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/1121

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