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Lecture

Digitalization: Urban Systems Governance

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This lecture explores the concept of digitalization in the context of large urban systems, focusing on data generation from various sources, communication networks, Internet of Things (IoT), and analytics. It delves into the exponential growth of connected devices, data transmission, and real-time data exchange, as well as the rapid development of data analysis capacity through artificial intelligence.

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Smart Cities, Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

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