Smart city initiatives – the only way forwards for urban transformation
The ability to meet every urban challenge is now directly influenced by digital transformation – smoother traffic systems, cleaner air, healthier living and more productive civil resources.
Digital transformation is not just about making our cities better places to live and work, it is also an economic imperative. Only by using the data and digital technologies available to us, can we hope to manage our cities within challenging budgets.
It also makes perfect social sense. Our cities must also respond to the digital lifestyles of our citizens and digital transformation is now key to a greater sense of communal involvement and responsibility.
Atos is already active in a wide range of visionary urban initiatives and that vision is something we want to share – because quality of life matters.
of the world’s population will live in cities by 2030.
Customer transformation challenges
Atos takes a pragmatic approach – contributing to strategic thinking while remaining grounded in the practical application of digital innovation across four areas critical to every city.
Customer experience
As city populations increase, how can digital involvement help ensure that residents and visitors alike experience the best the city has to offer.
Operational excellence
For every municipal employee and contractor, work planning and execution now need to be optimized through smart, often mobile, technologies.
Business reinvention
Digital innovation must be part of every contract – from waste management to care of parks. Cities need new models of business and social collaboration.
Trust and compliance
A safe city is a happy city. Municipal authorities need to get the balance right between active monitoring and respect for individual freedom.
Atos traffic management solution
Traffic congestions remains one of the biggest problems facing cities today. But today’s smart technology can ease this pain by easing gridlock — intelligent syncing of traffic signals can prevents backups, real-time navigation can alert drivers to accidents, construction, and congestion and help them choose the fastest route. Smart parking apps are available to help point drivers directly to available spots. Cites are now able to deliver real-time information about routes and arrival times on digital signage or via mobile apps, which enables riders to make travel adjustments on the fly, avoiding long delays. See how Atos can help your city manage these challenges.
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Atos digital transformation solutions in state and local government
Cloud
New services will run from the cloud – whether it’s checking for the next bus or reporting a broken street light.
Codex for Cities
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Cyber Security
We need to be ready for every incident, but without turning our cities into fortresses.
MyCity
Citizens, local and central government, contractors and local business – in the smart city, all parties collaborate positively.
Next Generation 9-1-1
Effective emergency response requires increased situational awareness through the delivery of critical, real-time information.
Atos Digital Workplace
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Eindhoven – CityPulse video
Generating value from the data that already lives in the city.
Many cities are considering how to extract the maximum benefit and value from the opportunities presented by big data, but Eindhoven is one step ahead and is already putting an innovative pilot project, CityPulse, into action to help manage a busy area of the city that’s famous for its nightlife.
By collecting and analysing the data that’s already in the city, we’re providing the information that helps Eindhoven to offer a safe environment for citizens and so improve their quality of life.
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