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Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge Computing Integration for Smart Cities: A Sustainable Technological Framework

Author(s) Dan Boneh
Country United States
Abstract The rapid growth of urban populations and increasing pressure on urban infrastructure have accelerated the development of smart city initiatives worldwide. Smart cities leverage advanced digital technologies to improve urban services, optimize resource utilization, enhance environmental sustainability, and improve the quality of life for citizens. Among the key enabling technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge Computing have emerged as transformative components of modern smart city ecosystems. IoT devices continuously generate vast amounts of real-time data from sensors, connected devices, transportation systems, energy grids, environmental monitoring networks, and public services. However, traditional cloud-centric architectures often face challenges related to latency, bandwidth consumption, scalability, security, and real-time processing requirements.
Edge Computing addresses these limitations by processing data closer to the source of generation, enabling faster decision-making, reduced network congestion, improved privacy, and enhanced system responsiveness. The integration of IoT and Edge Computing creates a sustainable technological framework capable of supporting intelligent urban management, smart transportation, energy optimization, environmental monitoring, healthcare services, and public safety applications.
This study investigates the integration of IoT and Edge Computing for smart city development, focusing on technological architectures, sustainability benefits, implementation challenges, and future research directions. A descriptive and analytical research methodology supported by questionnaire surveys, case study evaluation, comparative analysis, and secondary literature review has been adopted. Findings indicate that IoT-edge integration significantly improves operational efficiency, reduces energy consumption, enhances real-time analytics, and supports sustainable urban development. However, challenges related to interoperability, cybersecurity, scalability, infrastructure costs, and data governance remain significant concerns. The study concludes that IoT and Edge Computing integration represents a critical foundation for the development of intelligent, resilient, and sustainable smart cities.
Keywords Internet of Things, Edge Computing, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Urban Technology, Real-Time Analytics, Intelligent Infrastructure, Digital Transformation
Field Computer Applications
Published In Volume 1, Issue 1, January 2025
Published On 2025-01-24
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