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Mobility, cloud and big data are each game-changers for government individually – the resulting convergence can revolutionize the way government conducts business. For instance:
- There will be 50 billion mobile-connected devices by 2020.
- By 2020, the amount of data created and copied annually will reach 44 zettabytes, or 44 trillion gigabytes.
- In 2013, less than 20 percent of data was “touched” by the cloud (stored or processed in some way). By 2020, that percentage will double to 40 percent.
- A pervasive broadband network connects all parts of a city and ensures data is sent quickly and securely.
- Intelligent transportation technologies and sensors connect cars to transportation management centers that help manage traffic flow and push accident and other alerts to drivers.
- Wearable technologies and telemedicine feed patient data to doctors and hospitals remotely to improve preventive care.
- Acoustic sensors placed in neighborhoods detect the frequency of gunshots so police departments can better allocate officers in the field.
- Sensors that automatically turn on and off lights and heating/AC units and smart meters that accurately track consumption in publicly owned buildings save energy and reduce costs.
- Connected citizens can push real-time data to their governments via smartphones, such as road conditions, crime sightings or power outages.
- Connected learning provides insight into student learning so educators and administrators can intervene and personalize the learning experience for every student.
- Automated water sensors and smart meters allow cities to identify leaks in pipes and track usage to ensure water is being used optimally.