Powering the Smart City vision through the use of visual analytics

THE impression many people hold of an Asian city is one of unplanned, unregulated and uncontrolled growth. Whether this is fair comment or not, the rapid and increasing pace of urbanisation across the region means Asian cities have no choice but to become more organised and efficient.

Improved management of every aspect of city life - from socio-economic issues to the provision of infrastructure, the delivery of public services and the ensuring of public safety and security - is essential if Asia's vast urban conglomerations are to fulfil their potential.

How are these lofty aims to be accomplished?