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Smart Cities For Dummies
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Smart Cities For Dummies

by Reichental
July 2020
Intermediate to advanced
384 pages
10h 8m
English
For Dummies
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Chapter 9

Unleashing the Power of City Data

IN THIS CHAPTER

check Understanding the role of data in a smart city

check Implementing a plan to embrace the value of data

check Exploring the benefits of open data

check Hiring a city chief data officer

Data plays an important role in running any organization, including cities. More than ever, data is an essential ingredient in increasing the effectiveness of city operations. The role of data in a city context, however, continues to be undeveloped. This chapter makes the case for the improved utilization of data and provides important insights on how to develop and execute a city data strategy. In addition, you discover the value of open data and understand why specialized data science skills and leadership are required in order to be successful.

Becoming City-Data-Savvy

Technology creates a lot of data. Cities with technology create a lot of data. With more systems and devices coming online every day, the volume of data produced, collected, and stored is growing rapidly. It’s not just information such as your Facebook posts, Instagram photos, Google searches, ...

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