Location-based services are the hidden glue that binds social networks, eCommerce platforms, and delivery apps together. From getting directions to finding nearby stores, it has revolutionized people’s interactions with their surroundings. According to the Research and Markets report, the location-based services market will surpass $73 billion by 2026, registering an astonishing 22% annual growth. And […]
Actor Model of Concurrency: Theory Behind & Practical Implementation
Several threads need to coincide to harness the processing power of a machine and make a piece of software as fast as possible. This is where concurrent computing and its sibling, parallel computing, come in. The actor model of concurrency is one way to design software that executes several threads at the same time. Under […]
The Smart City: Concept, Innovations, and Future Perspectives
The idea of turning future innovative technology into reality was already possible in the 2010s. For example, Santander in Spain was one of the first cities to become “smart.” In 2011, 16 thousand IoT sensors were installed in the center of the resort town to monitor air condition, traffic, electricity use, public transportation, parking occupancy, […]
Cyber Protection of Smart Cities: Security Challenges to Cope With
What Does the Future Hold? Let’s move on to the technologies that will determine the future of cyber security for smart cities. As the number of IoT facilities grows and cyber attackers constantly improve, cities must look for symmetrical responses to new challenges. Innovations in the field of computer science can help deal with threats. […]
