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  • Smart Cities Smart Cities

    Transforming urban management with technology to create smarter, more sustainable, and people-focused cities

Smart and sustainable cities: the urban transformation is already on track

Cities are at a turning point: growing populations, increased pressure on resources, and greater demands for sustainability, mobility, and public services. Balancing growth, efficiency, and quality of life requires digitalization. IoT, data, and connectivity make it possible to manage urban environments in a more sustainable, secure, and people-centered way.

This change involves overcoming challenges such as optimizing resources, reducing emissions, improving mobility, and ensuring transparency in management. Telefónica Tech provides vertical solutions that digitalize cities from end to end, integrating sensors, Connectivity, AI, advanced analytics, Cyber Security, and the Cloud to offer more efficient, sustainable, and future-proof public services.

OUR EXPERTS

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    "The future of IoT in Smart Cities is heading towards the integration of connected infrastructures capable of optimizing mobility, resource management, and urban sustainability. These solutions will enable safer and more personalized experiences in the tourism sector, while contributing to air quality control, energy efficiency, and waste management optimization in the environmental sector."

    Esther Cardenal

    Esther Cardenal

    Head of Smart Cities Solutions at Telefónica Tech

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    “Smart Steps enables smart cities to turn mobility and behavioural data into actionable insights, optimising urban planning and resource management. This information helps enhance the experience of both residents and visitors, creating more connected, sustainable, and adaptable cities, where services and the urban experience are designed to achieve greater efficiency and functionality.”

    Irene Guerra

    Irene Guerra

    Business Development Manager at Telefónica Tech

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    "Smart outdoor lighting helps cities reduce both their energy costs and environmental impact by enabling them to decrease energy consumption and light pollution. Smart lighting solutions also catalyze and deploy other smart city solutions, contributing to improved services and quality of life for all citizens."

    Ricardo Romero

    Ricardo Romero

    Product Manager at Telefónica Tech

SMART CITIES IN FIGURES

Figures on key trends transforming the industry

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

Technology for more sustainable, safer, and more efficient cities

Telefónica Tech helps cities move towards more sustainable, connected, and people-centered models. Our proposal combines IoT, connectivity, management platforms, AI and data analytics, Cyber Security, and the Cloud to digitalize public services, optimize resources, and improve mobility.

We offer an end-to-end approach, from consulting to operation, enabling more efficient and secure urban management which is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)."

Smart Cities

We drive urban transformation through IoT solutions that integrate sensors, advanced connectivity and analytics. We enhance mobility, energy management, security and sustainability, enabling more efficient and livable cities.

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Data-Powered Solutions

We deliver valuable insights on mobility and tourism through our Smart Steps AI platform, combining telco data with external sources to empower strategic decision-making and boost operational performance.

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Data Services

We enable the creation of secure and interoperable data spaces, promoting seamless information exchange between public and private entities to improve management, sustainability, and the travel experience.

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Cyber Security & NaaS

We provide intelligent managed security services that ensure cyber resilience and secure your digital transformation.

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Smart Buildings

We optimize building operations through intelligent management that reduces costs, improves efficiency and sustainability, and enhances the experience of occupants with IoT and data-driven technologies.

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Blockchain

We provide solutions that enhance transparency, security, and efficiency, integrating with IoT, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence to drive innovation and trust in any environment.

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Generative AI

We transform the sector with Generative AI by personalizing experiences, automating content creation, and enhancing customer service. We streamline planning, marketing, and training with smart virtual assistants.

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Hybrid Cloud

We optimize workloads, scale IT environments, and drive growth to stay competitive and achieve strategic goals.

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  • Optimising waste collection
    Sensorised bins provide real-time fill levels, enabling more efficient route planning and cost reduction, while preventing overflow and improving citizen satisfaction.
    Optimising waste collection
  • Road safety with smart pedestrian crossings
    LED signage and sensors at pedestrian crossings increase visibility, reduce accidents, and improve accessibility for vulnerable groups in busy urban areas.
    Road safety with smart pedestrian crossings
  • Smart parking in urban environments
    Digitalised parking spaces optimise usage, reduce pollution caused by searching for spaces, and improve user experience.
    Smart parking in urban environments
  • Environmental monitoring to improve quality of life
    Deploying air and noise sensors helps ensure compliance with environmental regulations, speeds up decision-making, and allows transparent sharing of reliable data with citizens.
    Environmental monitoring to improve quality of life
  • Smart irrigation for green spaces
    Digitalised irrigation systems with environmental sensors optimise water consumption, cut operating costs, and improve sustainable management of parks and gardens.
    Smart irrigation for green spaces
  • Energy efficiency in connected buildings
    IoT nodes and BMS systems monitor consumption, optimise energy use, and reduce environmental footprint, contributing to more sustainable urban management.
    Energy efficiency in connected buildings
  • Capacity control on beaches and in public spaces
    Counting sensors provide real-time data on occupancy, improving safety, service planning, and citizen confidence in tourist areas.
    Capacity control on beaches and in public spaces
  • Digital conservation of heritage
    Structural and environmental monitoring of monuments ensures preservation, optimises management, and offers safer, higher-quality visitor experiences.
    Digital conservation of heritage

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