IoT, Edge, and Cloud Computing in Smart Cities, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Future Internet (ISSN 1999-5903). This special issue belongs to the section "Network Virtualization and Edge/Fog Computing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: industrial real-time network; wireless sensor network; smart sensors; communication systems for smart grids; time synchronization; linux-embedded programming; embedded systems; power quality; smart grids; energy systems; smart building; energy management system; electric vehicles; vehicle-to-vehicle communication
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Interests: cybersecurity; cyber-physical systems; control systems; intelligent systems; artificial intelligence
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Internet of Things (IoT), Edge Computing, and Cloud Computing have ushered in a new era of urban development, creating the concept of Smart Cities. In this Special Issue, we investigate the complex interplay of these cutting-edge technologies in the urban landscape, exploring the multifaceted dimensions of their integration and impact on the future of urban living. This Special Issue provides a comprehensive platform for exploring the symbiotic relationships between these technologies and their role in improving efficiency, sustainability, and overall quality of life in modern urban environments. As our cities evolve into complex ecosystems of interconnected devices, intelligent sensors, and advanced computing infrastructures, the potential for innovation in areas such as transportation, healthcare, energy management, and public services becomes more evident.
This Special Issue features contributions from leading experts, researchers, and practitioners in the field, providing a wide range of perspectives and insights. From theoretical frameworks to practical applications, the papers in this collection aim to explain the current state-of-the-art, address emerging challenges, and propose novel solutions. These solutions leverage the synergies of IoT, Edge, and Cloud Computing in the context of Smart Cities.
This Special Issue aims to present the latest research advances in the areas of IoT, Edge, and Cloud Computing technologies and their application in Smart Cities. Practical applications of these technologies in real-world Smart City scenarios are welcome.
Dr. Stefano Rinaldi
Dr. Alan Oliveira De Sá
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cyber-security
- edge-to-cloud integration
- urban governance and technology integration
- data analytics
- intelligent transportation systems
- sustainable urban development
- federated learning
- cyber-physical systems
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