BigDataFr recommends: How intelligent data platforms are powering smart cities

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Smart cities and smart nations run on data
According to a 2014 U.N. report, 54% of the world’s population resides in urban areas, with further urbanization projected to push that share up to 66% by the year 2050. This projected surge in population has encouraged local and national leaders throughout the world to rally around « smart cities » — a collection of digital and information technology initiatives designed to make urban areas more livable, agile, and sustainable. […]

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By Ben Lorica
Source: www.oreilly.com