THE INTERNET OF THINGS
But smart homes are just the beginning . Analysts expect that smart cities will be the wave of the future , with some cities around the world already starting to implement IoTbased smart features including smart parking to monitor space availability , emergency vehicles linked to smart traffic lights , sensor-based energy efficiency upgrades for city buildings , and even sensors to monitor water levels for municipal landscapes and gardens . The smart city trend offers many opportunities for businesses to get involved , whether it ’ s with developing smart solutions or improving internal operations to meet the smart model .
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