Internet of Things (IoT) have been a very important innovation
for us. With automation being promoted everywhere, it is assumed that in a
short while, everything will be automated just like those science fiction
movies. We have automated, self-driving cars today, even our homes are
automated. However, with such technology, we are now looking at deployment of
IoT on a bigger scale, such as a whole city.
As cities are growing, the implementation of IoT and edge
computing technologies can grow to be more useful in maintaining public order
and a safe environment. Technology can also provide a way to improve
effectiveness and efficiency of public and emergency services without major
expenditure. By 2050 7.5 billion people are expected to reside in the cities –
this number is the amount of people living in the world today.
Countries like China are keen on relying on technology in
the coming years and have started to do so. They were one of the first
countries to have adopted the CCTV technology in public places. Now with modern
technology, they are using facial recognition as a form of crowd control.
However, there is also a concern for privacy and security
with such implementations. There should be rules and regulations in place that
will protect the identity of everyone while using facial recognition or any
other form of surveillance. If done right, this can reduce the rate of crime
and can save lives significantly.
Infographic by: Dell Technologies
