Red tape holding back smart cities

Dawinderpal Sahota
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Ovum analyst says local authorities are not in a position to make 'smart cities' a reality

The creation of ‘smart cities' is being hindered by red tape and a lack of cohesion in city authorities, according to a report published today by analyst firm Ovum. Smart cities are a concept th...

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