An overview of the Global Smart Infrastructure report. Smart cities are going to be amazing community hubs that will be more sustainable, efficient, and supportive of citizens. The concept of smart communities is based on intelligent infrastructure such as broadband (FttH) and smart grids, so that connected and sustainable communities can be developed. However, they cannot be built within the silo structure that currently dominates our thinking; a holistic approach is needed one that includes environmental issues such as self-sufficient energy buildings, exchanges for renewable energy and e-cars, delivery of e-health, e-education and e-government services, as well as digital media and internet services.

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2. ABSTRACT
Smart cities are going to be amazing community hubs that will be more sustainable, efficient, and supportive of
citizens. The concept of smart communities is based on intelligent infrastructure, such as broadband (FttH) and
smart grids, so that connected and sustainable communities can be developed. However, they cannot be built
within the silo structure that currently dominates our thinking; a holistic approach is needed, one that includes
environmental issues such as self-sufficient energy buildings, exchanges for renewable energy and e-cars,
delivery of e-health, e-education and e-government services, as well as digital media and internet services.
To date, the easiest path to incorporating these concepts into a smart community has been with the development
of Greenfields’ residential communities. These projects essentially start with no existing legacy utility
infrastructure, and involve the construction of new dwellings capable of incorporating a range of new technologies.
Greenfield development sites can be used as test beds and lead the way for other existing communities to follow
suit.
How data and information is processed and utilised will be a key to the success of smart cities, which is why
developments regarding Big Data management, M2M communication and Cloud Computing are of particular
importance to smart city developments.

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The home automation market has certainly caught the interest of some of the industry heavyweights with
Qualcomm, Samsung and Apple all developing their own smart home automation solutions. Reportedly, Google
acquired Nest in order to develop home automation offerings too.
This BuddeComm report discusses and provides examples of some of the key developments taking place around
the world towards building smart cities and communities, including the key components and insights into smart/
connected homes development. The report includes smart city examples and explores the imperative need
for smart communities going forward. For information on Smart Transport, see separate report: BuddeComm
Intelligence Report - Smart Transport, Smart Vehicles and Drones.
Latest Developments:
The global smart city and smart home markets are expected to escalate in the coming years. In China, all three
leading mobile operators have major smart city projects. Stockholm came first in Ericsson’s Networked Society
City Index 2014. The United Arab Emirates are building an ambitious smart city from scratch Masdar City in Abu
Dhabi aims to be the world’s first zero carbon, zero waste city powered entirely by renewable energy sources.

4. ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
Paul Budde Communication is a telecommunications and information highway consultancy
company specializing in market analysis. Paul Budde is a well-known industry consultant and
market analyst with broad international experience. Research concentrates on the management
and marketing issues of the telecommunications and information highways markets. Having been
involved in the industry for over 20 years, Budde associates have become experts in analyzing
the information. As we are an independent operation, we can assess the market objectively and
provide accurate information about trends and developments, with realistic time-frame predictions.
Paul Budde Communication publishes approximately 1,000 market research Web reports and 25
specialized Web news reports.
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