A case of digital transformation of healthcare within a smart city
Barcelona stands as a beacon of success in the smart city landscape, having utilized IoT technologies to revolutionize urban systems and improve quality of life. Following the 2008 recession, the city established the Smart City Barcelona team to consolidate existing projects and identify new opportunities. The extensive fiber optic network laid decades ago facilitated the city’s transformation by enabling citywide Wi-Fi access and serving as the backbone for integrated city systems. The IoT technologies deployed across various sectors, from transportation to waste management, have contributed to substantial cost savings, new job creation, and improved energy efficiency.
The Sentilo platform was developed to manage the vast amount of data generated from 18,000 active sensors in the city. These sensors monitor various aspects, such as weather, electricity, water supply, and air quality, allowing for efficient...
