FROM THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT) TO SMART CITIES (SC)

IoT represents a network of Internet-enabled, real-world objects, such as nanotechnology, consumer electronics, home appliances, sensors of all kinds, embedded systems, and personal mobile devices. It includes enabling network and communication technologies, such as IPv6, web services, RFID, and 4G networks. We are already applying IoT solutions in practical ways by using mobile devices. A key aspect of SC is the efficient management of utilities, enabled by smart metering of the residential consumption of electricity, water or gas.