Urban OS Supporting the Spread and Development of Smart City

Abstract

This paper explains the urban operating system (OS), which is a common infrastructure used for efficient data integration and utilization in smart cities. Recently, the utilization of reference architectures has been expanding as a common guideline for smart city design and construction. Within this context, urban OS has become a core element for realizing various urban services that make use of data both within and outside the city. This paper describes the technical requirements for urban OS in the reference architecture constructed by the authors in FY 2019, as well as related initiatives for the development of future urban services such as supercities. Furthermore, it introduces specific examples and technical features of urban OS provided by NEC, along with several cases of using urban OS.