IDC PlanScape: The Essentials of Internet of Things Investment for Smart Cities

IDC Government Insights Opinion

In This Study

Situation Overview

Why Is the Internet of Things Important?

What Is the Internet of Things?

Challenges and Risk Factors

The Approach

Who Are the Key Stakeholders?

Future Outlook

Essential Guidance

Actions to Consider

How Can My Organization Take Advantage of the IoT?

The Important Role of Cloud

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Related Research

Synopsis

Table: Worldwide Regional and Local Government IoT Use Cases

Table: Key Stakeholders in IoT Solution Design

Figure: IDC PlanScape: Executive Summary of the Essential Elements for IoT Investment for Cities and States

Figure: Data Characteristics to Support Decision Making

Figure: The IoT Technology Stack

Figure: Steps to IoT Investment

IDC PlanScape: The Essentials of Internet of Things Investment for Smart Cities

This IDC PlanScape study offers practical guidance to help IT and non-IT leaders in government to justify consideration for investment in IoT solutions. This guidance includes answers to the following:

• Why is the IoT important for consideration for investment by state and city government?
• What are IoT solutions and key use cases?
• Who are the key stakeholders that should be involved in IoT initiatives? What are their roles and responsibilities for promoting successful IoT projects?
• How can IT and non-IT leaders help accelerate investment in the IoT for their organization?

"The Internet of Things is an emerging reality, and U.S. cities and states cannot avoid the ramifications of new IP-enabled and connected devices and their potential impact on the delivery of government services and on the quality of life of citizens," states Ruthbea Yesner Clarke, director, Smart Cities Strategies program. "This document will help government decision makers understand the benefits of IoT use cases and help justify further research into investment."

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