Ebook: Intelligent cities: enabling tools and technology

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. --;Chapter 1. Envisioning intelligent cities -- chapter 2. Mobile technologies and applications for intelligent cities -- chapter 3. The role and relevance of software-defined cloud infrastructures -- chapter 4. Big data analytics for real-time city insights -- chapter 5. The internet of things for connected and cognitive cities -- chapter 6. Social media analytics for people empowerment -- chapter 7. Intelligent cities : strategy-making and governance -- chapter 8. Smart homes and buildings -- chapter 9. Smart energy, utility, and transport -- chapter 10. Intelligent airports -- chapter 11. Next-generation healthcare systems -- chapter 12. Security management of intelligent cities.