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London tests out Smart City operating system

Because of its long history of urbanization, London has been chosen to test a system that powers cities via smart grid technology, with the Greenwich peninsula as the central area of focus. The program will connect water, transport, and energy infrastructure to meet the needs of city dwellers, and will include ‘smart’ lamp posts. Sensory technology will monitor heating and light and possibly even personal medical devices. Steve Lewis, chief executive of Living Plan IT, developer of the proposed operating system platform says, “…everything becomes connected, from healthcare to transportation. This is about connecting things that previously never did.”

 

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