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Figure 23: Montevideo public transport GIS

The use of transversal platforms, the Internet of Things, data science and artificial intelligence
allows all areas of the organization to be managed with advanced technological tools and to offer
quality services to citizens. Data is the oil of our time; its ownership, availability, preservation and
use for the improvement of services are a great responsibility. An example of this is shown in the
Montevideo public transport GIS project. (Figure 23).

Finally, sustainability and resilience are amongst the most important challenges, minimizing
the environmental impact in the present while also focusing on future generations, promoting
the necessary change of habits and customs along with the introduction of good management
practices. The reference framework of “Montevideo Inteligente” constitutes a milestone towards
the future development of a diverse, innovative, enterprising, enjoyable and liveable city.

4.3.6 Orillia, Canada 82

The city of Orillia, a small city (with a population of less than 50,000) in Ontario (Canada), has
launched an initiative to develop into a model smart city within the province and country. It has
formed a partnership with a leading telecommunications provider that offers smart city platforms
to implement:

• Digital kiosks that provide local waypoints and directories of local businesses, and highlight
community events to enhance visitor experience, increase citizen engagement and stimulate
tourism within the city, in order to promote local businesses.

• Public Wi-Fi network.
• Fleet management solutions optimizing routes and managing vehicles more efficiently, while
providing real-time updates to residents to monitor city snow ploughing progress online.

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