Smart cities, defined as areas in which technology is used for the betterment of an urban area, are already being utilized around the world to improve quality of life, efficiency, and reduce costs. 

According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the smart city industry had a market size of $457 billion in 2021, and that is expected to accelerate to $873 billion by 2026.

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