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Research Summary: Evaluating the Health of Open-Source Smart City Platforms
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- arXiv — Computers and Society
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 17 September 2026
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The research highlights that Open-Source Smart City Platforms (OS SCPs) are presented as a viable solution for urban management due to their ability to simplify complex smart city operations and promote digital sovereignty. These platforms act as middleware, connecting IoT devices with smart services, and are particularly attractive for municipalities with budget constraints, offering a cost-effective alternative to proprietary solutions.
Why it matters
The adoption of open-source Smart City Platforms offers a strategic pathway for public sector organizations to leverage technology for urban development while maintaining budgetary control and enhancing data governance. This approach can foster greater independence from vendor lock-in and provide a more adaptable framework for future technological evolution in city management.
Key insights
- Smart City Platforms (SCPs), both proprietary and open-source, are designed to manage the complexity of smart cities.
- SCPs function as middleware, bridging IoT devices and higher-level smart services.
- Open-source SCPs offer a cost-free alternative, appealing to municipalities with limited budgets.
- Using open-source SCPs enhances digital sovereignty by allowing municipalities control over data residency.
Source
arXiv — Computers and Society — https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.18801
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