Gaining support of citizens and other stakeholders, at 52%.
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Sorry. Only 26% of cities cite budget/financing constraints as a main obstacle.
Budget/financing constraints
What is the biggest obstacle city leaders say they face in developing smart city initiatives?
Managing cybersecurity and data privacy concerns
Gaining support of citizens and other stakeholders
Correct! 52% of city leaders cite gaining support of citizens and other stakeholders as a main obstacle.
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This suggests that the smartest cities put people first.
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Sorry. Only 35% of cities said managing cybersecurity and data privacy concerns is a main obstacle.
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Attracting and retaining business, at 39%.
Close. 32% of city leaders said they are using smart initiatives to address public health concerns
Public health concerns
The highest number of city leaders said they are using smart initiatives to address which urban challenge?
Climate change and pollution
Attracting and retaining business
Correct! 39% of cities are addressing attracting and retaining business through smart initiatives.
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This suggests that smart city initiatives need to contribute to economic growth.
Sorry. At 21%, addressing climate change and pollution with smart initiatives is a key challenge for many cities, but not the top response.
Physical and digital security, at 61%.
Sorry. Only 50% of cities said the mobility and transportation dimension is a very high or high priority.
Physical and digital security
What smart city dimension is a very high or high priority for the highest number of cities?
Energy and electricity
Mobility and transportation
Correct! 61% of cities said the physical and digital security dimension is a very high or high priority.
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This suggests that cities are interested in using technology to create safe and secure communities.
Sorry. Only 32% of cities said the energy and electricity dimension is a very high or high priority.
Internet of things, at 91%
Close. In three years, 84% of cities are planning to use social media data to drive smart city initiatives, up from 66% today.
The Internet of Things
In three years, 97% of cities surveyed plan to use what kind of data source to drive smart city initiatives?
Predictive models and technology
Social media
Correct! In fact, 91% of cities are already using this data source today.
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This suggests that it might be a good time to invest in IoT devices!
Sorry. In three years, only 56% of cities plan to use data from predictive models and technology to drive smart city initiatives, up from 16% today.
IT infrastructure and telecommunications, at 64%
Close. 49% of cities are using advanced data and analytics to improve mobility and transportation.
About two-thirds of cities say they are already using advanced data and analytics to improve performance in this area:
IT infrastructure and telecommunications
Water and waste management
Correct! 64% of cities are using advanced data and analytics to improve IT infrastructure and telecommunications, more than any other area.
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This makes sense because cities need a strong IT foundation to develop all dimensions of a smart city.
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Sorry. Only 12% of cities are using advanced data and analytics to improve water and waste management.
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