SMART CITY
‘ The Smart Nation project is driven through three key pillars : digital economy , digital government and digital society ’
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SMART CITY
Singapore took the top prize at the 2018 Smart City Expo World Congress in recognition of outstanding achievements made in urban innovation and digital transformation . The Smart Nation project seeks to make Singapore not only the leading smart city but also the benchmark for other nations and cities to aspire to . In a press release announcing the results , the Smart City Expo World Congress said :
“ The wide array of solutions developed by the government from dynamic public bus routing algorithms to real-time parent-teacher portals , or even predictive analytics for water pipe leaks , have proved that Singapore systematically pursues the application of innovative digital technologies to improve people ’ s lives .” Complementing these smart city successes , the Smart City Awards jury added , “ Singapore has undoubtedly become a global beacon
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