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Abstract
We have been discussing the significant contributions of several
proven and promising technologies in ensuring the desired suc-
cess of smart cities. However, the selection of technologies for
establishing intelligent cities has to be made after a careful con-
sideration of multiple factors. Several technologies come and go
without contributing anything substantial toward meeting the
originally visualized and articulated needs and hence the choice
plays a vital role in shaping and strengthening our cities for
future challenges and changes. Another noteworthy point is that
instead of going for a single technology, it is prudent and per-
tinent to embrace a cluster of technologies ...