Cities will be at the forefront of the IoT , provided we can write better software , according to " architect of the internet " , Vint Cerf , who headed up a panel discussion on IoT at NYU 's Brooklyn - Based PolyTechnic School of Engineering . Cerf outlined the challenges facing software developers , stating the key hurdles as : access to and control of data , adherence to interoperable standards , and the security and privacy of personal data . Smart cities will benefit their residents by providing information and services , such as improved monitoring capabilities , transparency for Today's Internet is already loaded with things: connected devices and appliances that automatically gather data and share information. end - users to view their use of municipal services , and connected neighbourhoods to centralise administrative tasks , such as regulation , tax information , educational facilities and libraries .
Cities will be at the forefront of the IoT , provided we can write better software , according to " architect of the internet " , Vint Cerf , who headed up a panel discussion on IoT at NYU 's Brooklyn - Based PolyTechnic School of Engineering . Cerf outlined the challenges facing software developers , stating the key hurdles as : access to and control of data , adherence to interoperable standards , and the security and privacy of personal data . Smart cities will benefit their residents by providing information and services , such as improved monitoring capabilities , transparency for end - users to view their use of municipal services , and connected neighbourhoods to centralise administrative tasks , such as regulation , tax information , educational facilities and libraries .