Why LoRaWAN is the Right Choice for Smart Cities

I find myself having recurrent conversations with city managers and innovators. We discuss the juxtaposition of a city wanting to become smarter—and provide better outcomes for its community—and the challenges of doing so with a limited budget and an unclear path on how to progress. Cities have massive data opportunities. So, to make their cities smart, leaders need to be able to gather data in a usable form to gain insights and make decisions.

Why Smart Cities?

What is driving cities to want to become “smart”? Often, it is the pressure of increasing urbanization and growing population density. Urbanization brings a range of challenges and opportunities. On the opportunity side for cities, increasing urbanization allows for scaled use of resources, job growth, and increased economic activity. IoT can recognize and alleviate urban growth challenges. A city becomes smarter when it gathers, organizes, and manages data in a way that creates insights and leads to better decisions.

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