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Tech World 2022 : The Smart City of Barcelona with Kirk Skaugen
WATCH NOW analysing how to monitor and control traffic , with an autonomous bus driving tourists to the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue while roadside cameras monitor traffic for accidents . “ Data is also being used to investigate ideas such as ‘ smart factories ’ and ‘ holographic ’ teaching , where teachers appear remotely ,” Wanduragala adds . “ The smart city uses 5G to transform lives without the high costs of wired installations – and the city pulses with data .
“ Data is delivered rapidly where it is needed with the help of edge computing enabled by server cabinets dotted around the city ,” comments Wanduragala . “ Edge computing is a distributed paradigm that brings computing power closer to the sources of data . It means that data doesn ’ t need to be sent to a far-away data centre for processing , enabling the sort of rapid decisions and responsive services that power a smart city .”
Securing connected devices to ensure the security of smart cities The rapid proliferation of connected devices in smart cities has brought unprecedented opportunities for improved urban living . However , as the IoT becomes increasingly intertwined with critical urban infrastructure , securing these devices is critical .
Over the next five years , the smart city threat landscape is expected to grow in complexity and sophistication , with an everincreasing number of connected devices and integrated systems . As Ilan Barda , CEO of Radiflow , explains , this growth will inevitably create more opportunities for cybercriminals to find new back doors into systems and more data for them to target .
“ The growth in smart city applications , suppliers , and integrations also increases the potential for supply chain attacks and thirdparty vulnerabilities . Critical infrastructure systems , such as ITS ( Intelligent Transportation Systems ), DER ( Distributed
94 June 2023