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Table 1 Indicators of data-driven technology implementation and its readiness

From: The emerging data–driven Smart City and its innovative applied solutions for sustainability: the cases of London and Barcelona 

Cities

Indicators of data-driven implementation of technologies and its readiness

London

The municipal systems are highly ready for the introduction of technologies.

London stands apart with a decentralised development model. The agenda shows the impact of creative industries on settlement patterns, distribution of activities within the city and geographical location-related services.

Barcelona

Barcelona stands out with its high level of technology development and is highly ready to further implementation.

Barcelona is extensively implementing data-based solutions. “Modelling”, “efficiency” and “optimisation” are used in the texts.