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Keys to the Smart City 7

Smart Cities Building Blocks

Mobile operators can help municipalities build out smart cities
services from initial vision, pilots and deployments. An integrated
strategy for deployment, developed with core partners, enables
services to be rolled out in a constructive way. A holistic approach
encompassing the different elements is key to the success of smart
cities services. Learnings, knowledge and experience are retained,
meaning that process improvements and historic learnings can be
applied to new services and features.

A successful smart cities strategy includes:

BUILDING LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS

LOCAL OR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT
DEFINING A VISION FOR THE FUTURE
TAKING A STANDARDS BASED APPROACH

CREATING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

Each of these building blocks is critical to the success of smart cities. The city must take a strategic approach to each block and build
their objectives and plans around the delivery and buy-in of each component. Mobile operators are well placed to form partnerships with
cities and partake in establishing these elements.