The future of the Internet of Things is not for some people, its for all people and more municipalities worldwide are embracing the idea of smart cities. This evolution is not an option, its a progression that will continue to evolve as television, cars and VCR’s have over time, so its not a matter of IF but a matter of WHEN smart city initiatives will come to your city.

With this evolution the very real threats that plague the digital world today will become more of a concern as more smart homes and buildings are developed.

MegaHoot along with its partners are looking forward to being at the forefront of developing technologies that will keep smart homes and buildings protected from digital threats from the inside out. The level of security that is used across MegaHoot’s entire ecosystem is beyond what the NSA uses today and as technology continues to evolve so does the security to combat cyber threats.

MegaHoot’s partners incorporate PoE and other technology to the equation as it relates to a smart build, this adds a cost savings element for the home owner, the building owners and developers.

MegaHoot is looking towards the future and will continue to add value and affordability so that not some but all developers, home owners and building owners have access to incorporating affordable smart technology into new and existing builds, preparing them for the smart city initiatives globally.

Smart Technology that is Secure, Scalable, Efficient and Cost Effective.

The Future is NOW!

What is a Smart City?

A smart city is an urban development vision to integrate information and communication technology (ICT) and Internet of things (IoT) technology in a secure fashion to manage a city’s assets. These assets include local departments’ information systems, schools, libraries, transportation systems, hospitals, power plants, water supply networks, waste management, law enforcement, and other community services. A smart city is promoted to use urban informatics and technology to improve the efficiency of services. ICT allows city officials to interact directly with the community and the city infrastructure and to monitor what is happening in the city, how the city is evolving, and how to enable a better quality of life. Through the use of sensors integrated with real-time monitoring systems, data are collected from citizens and devices – then processed and analyzed. The information and knowledge gathered are keys to tackling inefficiency.

Information and communication technology (ICT) is used to enhance quality, performance and interactivity of urban services, to reduce costs and resource consumption and to improve contact between citizens and government. Smart city applications are developed to manage urban flows and allow for real-time responses. A smart city may therefore be more prepared to respond to challenges than one with a simple “transactional” relationship with its citizens. Yet, the term itself remains unclear to its specifics and therefore, open to many interpretations.

Other terms that have been used for similar concepts include cyberville, digital city, electronic communities, flexicity, information city, intelligent city, knowledge-based city, MESH city, telecity, teletopia, Ubiquitous city, wired city.

Major technological, economic and environmental changes have generated interest in smart cities, including climate change, economic restructuring, the move to online retail and entertainment, ageing populations, urban population growth and pressures on public finances. The European Union (EU) has devoted constant efforts to devising a strategy for achieving ‘smart’ urban growth for its metropolitan city-regions. The EU has developed a range of programs under ‘Europe’s Digital Agenda”. In 2010, it highlighted its focus on strengthening innovation and investment in ICT services for the purpose of improving public services and quality of life. Arup estimates that the global market for smart urban services will be $400 billion per annum by 2020. Examples of Smart City technologies and programs have been implemented in Dubai, New York, Milton Keynes, Southampton, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, Stockholm and in China.

Work with Megahoot to bring your smart city ideas to life in real time, customized, secure, efficient and cost effective.