The Role of IoT and Big Data in Shaping Smart Cities: A Review

Nowadays, the Internet of Things plays a vital role in data collection that eliminates human intervention in technology. However, without the appearance of Big Data Analytics, the massive volume of data collected from IoT seems meaningless. This review paper aims to explore the significance of big data in the development and functionality of smart cities. The early section of the paper reviews the current technological landscape for IoT devices within smart cities, focusing on domains such as smart transportation, smart healthcare, and smart public safety. The following section of the paper explores the fundamental aspects of big data within the context of smart cities. In addition, this review emphasizes the need to comprehend user behavior patterns in order to derive meaningful insights from the collected data. Finally, the paper addresses the crucial issue of data privacy and investigates methods for ensuring the preservation of private and sensitive information. This paper offers valuable insights and recommendations for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners involved in the field of smart city development and data analytics.