Development of a Framework for Smart Cities Network Management

Abstract

Urbanization in one of the main challenges of the world we live in. More people than ever before live in cities, which leads to problems with future sustainability. The Smart City concept addresses this problem of urbanization. With the use of technology, a sustainable environment can be created. In this research, the focus is on Smart City networks that are in place to share knowledge and to bring together actors for smart cities define as uses digital technologies or information and communication technologies (ICT) to enhance the quality and performance of urban services, reduce costs and resource consumption, and engage more actively with its citizens. The problem of research have mulit-stages from Urbanization , population growth in urban area and dearth in resource with misusing it, that Has led to a weakness in the provision of services to citizens in various fields, we must can provide solution to growing urbanization and improve quality and of life and services for the smart city citizens. The aim of this study to development framework for smart cities network management to be guideline to improve the process of networks management. The research was carried out using mixed mode methods in order to collect data. Data were gathered in research based on inputs from literature review and questionnaire s. Data collected from experts in the networks field. And the results indicate: 88% of participants from questionnaire who had enough background about smart city. 89% of participants will interactive with smart city idea.84% of participants believe we needed the smart city to solve problem in traditional area. most of participants see Khartoum city will become smart city in the future. Finally, this study gives a better understanding of smart city networks management. The study recommends study smart city networks in- depth and present new technologies and solution to best services.