IoT: The Interconnection of Smart Cities

A city of the future is an ever-connected, information driven place where every object can have an internet presence. The Internet of Things (IoT) is paving the way for interconnected sensors to be a part of every major device and building we visit. Barriers to growth in these cities stem from slow connectivity, congested signals and a Cloud that needs to keep pace. IoT is the platform for a scalable, unified cloud system that anyone can use to interact with technology all over from the comfort of their home or office. In this short paper, we explore upcoming technologies like 5G and Cloud/Fog Computing to see how a city can benefit from the improved communication ability granted by these systems.