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The role of IoT in shaping smart cities

CIO Business Intelligence

By 2050, an estimated 68% of the global population will reside in urban environments, placing immense strain on existing infrastructure and resource allocation. According to IDC, the IoT market in the Middle East and Africa is set to surpass $30.2 This impressive growth trajectory underscores the accelerating role of IoT in our lives.

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How To Use Data Analytics To Launch A Sustainable Technology Business

Smart Data Collective

The IoT is making massive headway for sustainable businesses. Research suggests that 70% of IoT companies meet UN sustainability goals. IoT is tackling humanitarian issues by offering lots of new types of green technology. Big data makes it easier to collect the information you need to achieve this.

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2025 Middle East tech trends: How CIOs will drive innovation with AI

CIO Business Intelligence

The energy sector, driven by sustainability goals such as Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and the UAEs Net Zero 2050, will see a surge in investments in smart grids, renewable energy, and AI-powered energy efficiency solutions. The Internet of Things will also play a transformative role in shaping the regions smart city and infrastructure projects.

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How AI-powered agriculture helps farmers grapple with climate change and food security

CIO Business Intelligence

Experts predict that by 2050, up to 370 million people could face food insecurity due to these changes. IoT sensors deployed in fields worldwide collect vital information on crop and weather conditions every 30 minutes. AgTech startup SupPlant is working to tackle these challenges through innovative AI-driven solutions.

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5 Innovative Ways Big Data Is Shaping Cities Of The Future

Smart Data Collective

According to a UN study, 55% of the total world population is living in cities and by the year 2050, this figure could rise to a whopping 68%. Smart parking systems include IoT-based devices installed on each parking lot, sending signals to nearby receivers if there are any open parking slots.

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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Big Data Hub

Many countries have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. trillion to the global economy by 2050. And they could drive economic gains: Research shows markets for carbon-neutral goods and services may be worth $10.3

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AI Is Reaching New Milestones In Senior Care In 2019

Smart Data Collective

This figure is going to more than double by 2050. New IOT devices will facilitate in-home senior care. Artificial intelligence is expected to meet the growing needs of the elderly care industry. In 2017, the number of seniors over the age of 65 reached a record 1 billion people.