The smart city ecosystem effectively integrates physical, digital and human systems to help drive a sustainable, prosperous and inclusive future for all who live and work there. A networked infrastructure commonly serves as a foundation to improve economic and political efficiency and helps enable social, cultural and urban development, as well as to help foster social and environmental sustainability.
Technology designers and manufacturers commonly have key roles in helping to create long-term growth in this ecosystem. Consider this: As of October 2020, the projected global smart cities market is expected to grow from USD $410.8 billion to $820.7 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8% during the forecast period. Increases in government initiatives, urban population numbers and demand for public safety seem to be driving this growing trend—and even though the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be driving some people at least temporarily away from cities, the pandemic is also helping accelerate smart city trends.
As smart cities evolve in urban areas around the world, surveillance can play a powerful role in improving quality of life and the safety of our societies. Technologies such as real-time video surveillance, facial recognition and license plate reading are becoming widely used to help ensure public safety. In this trend paper, TE Connectivity (TE) will explore some of the demands and trends in smart surveillance technology within the smart city ecosystem and review what many engineers may need to consider when designing smart surveillance products and components.
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TE Connectivity is a $12 billion global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications and the home. With approximately 80,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.
