Smart Cities Glossary

Artificial Intelligence: The ability of machines to simulate human intelligence, including learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Augmented Reality: Technology that overlays digital information onto the real-world environment, enhancing the user's experience and understanding. 

Autonomous Vehicles: Vehicles that can operate without a human driver, using sensors and advanced algorithms to navigate roads and traffic. 

City as a Service: A model of urban governance where the city provides various services, such as transportation and public safety, as a subscription-based service to its citizens. 

Closed Circuit Television: A video surveillance system used to monitor and record activity in public spaces. 

Cyber-Physical Systems: Systems that integrate physical and computational elements to monitor and control physical processes. 

Data as a Service: A model where data is made available to users on demand, typically through cloud-based platforms.

Distributed Ledger Technology: A decentralized digital ledger that records transactions in a secure and transparent manner.

Public Key Infrastructure: A system for secure communication using public and private keys.

Secure Interoperable Platform for Smart Cities: A framework for building secure and interoperable smart city solutions.

A vehicle that runs on electricity rather than gasoline or diesel fuel. 

Geographic Information System: A system that integrates geographic data with other types of data to provide insights and support decision-making.

Vehicle-to-Vehicle: A technology that enables vehicles to communicate with each other, providing information about traffic and road conditions. Vehicle-to-Grid: A technology that enables electric vehicles to provide energy back to the grid when not in use.

Internet of Things: The network of interconnected devices that collect and exchange data in real-time.

Fifth Generation: The latest generation of mobile network technology, which provides faster speeds and lower latency than previous generations.

Mobility as a Service: A concept where mobility services, such as public transit, ride-sharing, and bike-sharing, are integrated into a single platform and provided as a subscription-based service.