Smart City Challenges and Problems: Resource Wastage in Cloud Domain

This report delves into the challenges of resource wastage in smart cities, particularly concerning cloud computing and big data applications. It explores the increasing adoption of smart city concepts globally, highlighting the need for efficient resource management. The report provides an overview of the problem and its domain, followed by a literature review of relevant research papers. It then presents a revised problem statement, outlining project requirements and methodologies. A proposed solution for resource management using IoT is also discussed, along with supporting graphs. The report emphasizes the importance of addressing issues such as data management and the efficient use of resources within the context of smart city development. The core of the report focuses on how to mitigate the issues and challenges of resource wastage in cloud domain and big data application specifically in the field of smart city design and development. The secondary research method is applied for collecting information throughout the paper.

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Smart City Challenges and Problems: Resource Wastage in cloud domain and big data
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Abstract
This paper depicts the challenges associated to the resources for bid data and cloud based
applications. The exponential growth if technology is converting the daily life style of the living
creatures. Future levels of different upholdments are associated to the smart city application. The
key of the technology that may interrupt the project success are illustrated in this paper. In other
hand, in order to conduct the research the methodology details that have to be followed are also
elaborated in this paper.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................3
1.1 Introduction to the problem and domain...................................................................3
1.2 Structure of the report................................................................................................3
1.3 Background................................................................................................................4
2. Literature review..............................................................................................................5
3. Revised problem statement............................................................................................11
3.1 Requirements of the project.....................................................................................11
4. Methodologies...............................................................................................................13
4.1 Explanation of techniques used in past and present................................................13
4.2 Comparison of the techniques.................................................................................15
5. Proposed solution...........................................................................................................16
5.1 Explanation of technology suits the IoT application...............................................16
5.2 Graphs to support justification and arguments........................................................18
References..........................................................................................................................22

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1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction to the problem and domain
Since few years the concept and application smart city is grabbing the attention of the
consumers. Though, this application is costly and advanced as well but still certain challenges
are associated to it that are to be eliminated soon for the successful implementation of the smart
city. In most of the cases the combination between the automation, architecture, infrastructure
and environment are not properly formed as a result the entire process become costlier and time
consuming at the same time. From technical and privacy point of perspectives certain issues and
challenges are always identified related to smart city application. Resource management has
been identified as the main issue of cloud technology application in smart city. As cloud allows
huge storage thus data management always come up as a major challenge.
1.2 Structure of the report
Introduction: This section of the paper demonstrates the details of the topic to provide
idea to the readers about the application of IoT and the resource wastage in cloud domain and big
data challenges. Moreover, the readers will be able to understand the aim and objectives
regarding the problems and its relevant solution.
Literature review: In this section the concept of resource wastage in cloud domain and
big data challenges are evaluated through choosing 10 relevant peered review journal papers
(secondary data).
Revised problem statement: Depending on the literature the list of requirements for the
project are demonstrated in this section.

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Methodology: In order to collect information in context with the topic proper research
methodology is needed to be selected
Proposed solution: Depending on the identified problems a solution has been proposed
for the resource management system using IoT in this section.
1.3 Background
This report demonstrates the resource wastage in cloud domain and big data application.
Within the urban agendas the concept of smart city is continuously incorporating which is
improving the technical atmosphere of the urban areas all over. The new concept of smart city is
being currently found in Asia, America and Europe as well. In order to design such smart cities
this is mandatory to utilize the advanced development strategies accordingly.
From the promising perspectives of smart city it can be said that, smart application of
Internet of things delivers quality life to those people who are associated to such ambiance. The
aims, objectives and the problem statement associated to the project are elaborated in this paper.
However, in order to conduct the topic this is mandatory to follow accurate research
methodology by the researchers in terms of research philosophy, approaches, and research
method. Secondary research method is applied for collecting information throughout.
Aim
The aim of the report is to demonstrate the resource wastage in cloud domain and big
data applications in the smart city. The challenges and issues of the smart city application are
defined and identified in this paper. This is very much important to mitigate the issues and
challenges of resource wastage in cloud domain and big data application specifically in the field
of smart city design and development.

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2. Literature review
2.1 Smart Cities: Definitions, Dimensions, Performance, and Initiatives
Albino, V., Berardi, U., & Dangelico, R. M. (2015). Smart cities: Definitions, dimensions,
performance, and initiatives. Journal of Urban Technology, 22(1), 3-21.
In this new of technology it is determined that for designing and developing new smart
city both the concept of big data analytics and cloud computing are widely used. According to (),
crucial measurements of data are required to keep the security and value of smart city. The
hidden possibilities as well as competitive advantages of data are aiming to be unlocked by the
enterprise owners nowadays. According to the Hadoop market and digital market analysis report
it is identified that the revenue structure may reach a rate of $99 Billion (approximately) by 2022
which is currently around $12.90 Billion (approximately) (Lee& Lee, 2015). On the other hand
the global business market of big data market can obtain $46.34 Billion by the end of 2018.
2.2 Internet of Things for Smart Cities
Zanella, A., Bui, N., Castellani, A., Vangelista, L., & Zorzi, M. (2014). Internet of things for
smart cities. IEEE Internet of Things journal, 1(1), 22-32.
The essence of this article is focused on using the concept of IOT application in the smart
cities for managing resources. The resources are all well managed with the help of the OOT
application. The dramatic growth is the major challenge in big data application which is another
fault in resource management (Zanella et al., 2015). Introduction of new process and storing
capacity can eliminate the issues of the big data challenge.

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2.3 Everything you wanted to know about smart cities: The Internet of things is the
backbone
Mohanty, S. P., Choppali, U., & Kougianos, E. (2016). Everything you wanted to know
about smart cities: The internet of things is the backbone. IEEE Consumer Electronics
Magazine, 5(3), 60-70.
According to the granters the data are predicted to grow by 800% in the upcoming next 5
years. Improper resource management has been identified as a major challenge in the application
of big data in cloud computing for effective decision making (Botta et al., 2016). Based on the
data those are collected in a large amount must be managed well to improve the opportunities.
For any application and technology resources can be discriminated in various segments such as
human resources, material resources etc. Proper management of these resources is very much
crucial from operational and functional perspectives.
2.4 Efficient Energy Management for the Internet of Things in Smart Cities
Ejaz, W., Naeem, M., Shahid, A., Anpalagan, A., & Jo, M. (2017). Efficient energy
management for the internet of things in smart cities. IEEE Communications
Magazine, 55(1), 84-91.
The ideas of Internet of Things (IoT) specifically in smart cities are extremely energy
efficient. This journal depicts the energy management for IOT in the smart cities (Ejaz et al.,
2017). The concern is compared considering some big data initiatives and big data applications
details in the field of public, private as well as other third sectors. Armstrong and Taylor (2014),
stated that, in order to design a smart city the concept if internet of things should have to be
considered and applied accurately. IOT has the ability to design sustainable structure for the

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consumers. Most of the renewable resources such as solar energy, wave energy, and thermal
power are used for designing the smart city.
If traditional archetype design concept is used for developing a smart city different
challenges nay occur. The roles of big data initiatives should be properly analyzed so that the
issues of resource wastage can be mitigated accordingly (Fang et al., 2014) .
2.5 ICT and sustainability in smart cities management
Bifulco, F., Tregua, M., Amitrano, C. C., & D'Auria, A. (2016). ICT and sustainability in
smart cities management. International Journal of Public Sector Management, 29(2), 132-
147.
In order to manage a smart city successfully the application of internet communication
technology is very much crucial which is demonstrated in this journal (Bifulco et al., 2016). The
aim of IOT is to make the application of IOT more impressive and effective at the same time.
The way of communication data access and security will become stronger with the application of
the IOT for developing smart city.
The sensor technology will become stronger with the installation of surveillance cameras,
monitoring instances as well as smart home appliances. The development of the smart city will
be foster with the installation of actuators, display, vehicles etc (Kerzner & Kerzner, 2017). Not
only this but also, many different domains like home automation, industrial automation,
application based healthcare industry, traffic management are the other application of IOT those
are necessary for the successful design of the smart city (Arasu et al., 2016). In this journal
qualitative research methodology is applied.

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2.6 How “smart cities” will change supply chain management
Tachizawa, E. M., Alvarez-Gil, M. J., & Montes-Sancho, M. J. (2015). How “smart cities”
will change supply chain management. Supply Chain Management: An International
Journal, 20(3), 237-248.
The process of supply chain management will be changed if the smart cities are
successfully designed and implemented considering all the innovation factors (Tachizawa et al.,
2015). The ways through which the smart city can change the supply change management
approach are elaborated in this journal. However the paradigm of the smart city is not applicable
in the urban or rural locations. For managing the public traffics the so called application the
government is also pushing most of the industries to adopt the ICT based solutions.
A smart city is capable of delivering structural health, waste management, reduced traffic
congestion, energy consumptions, smart car parking system, automation on the public buildings
etc (Tao et al., 2014). Apart from this some other solutions offered by the smart city include
noise monitoring to reduce noise pollution, air quality management etc.
2.7 A Communications-Oriented Perspective on Traffic Management Systems for Smart
Cities: Challenges and Innovative Approaches
Djahel, S., Doolan, R., Muntean, G. M., & Murphy, J. (2015). A communications-oriented
perspective on traffic management systems for smart cities: Challenges and innovative
approaches. IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials, 17.
Communication related to the traffic management process in a smart city is elaborated in
this journal. It is comprises of the challenges and approaches of innovation in smart cities.

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Different challenges are associated to the application of big data in the smart cities. According to
Djahel et al., (2015), before entering to any battle generally it is important for the designer and
developers to design the concept in such a way so that it can meet all the expected objectives.
Big data is defined as a technical tool that is mainly used by the business organizations or
making effective decisions. Accurate strategies can structure the technology and develop the
solution. The challenges identified for the big data application and cloud computing technology
in resource management are as follows:
2.8 A Hierarchical Distributed Fog Computing Architecture for Big Data Analysis in
Smart Cities
Tang, B., Chen, Z., Hefferman, G., Wei, T., He, H., & Yang, Q. (2015, October). A
hierarchical distributed fog computing architecture for big data analysis in smart cities.
In Proceedings of the ASE BigData & SocialInformatics 2015 (p. 28). ACM.
For successful management of resources in the smart city project the application of fog
computing and cloud computing is mandatory. This journal defines the role of distributed fog
computing in smart city (Tang et al., 2015). It may happen that the system developer and the
analyzer are not having enough knowledge regarding the application of the bid data based
solution. Rather it can also be defined as lack of numbers if experts.
It is found that without proper understanding if big data application is adopted to any
project then it will lead to project failure. Lots of time and resources that are assigned for the
successful implementation of the project will be a waste if the project designer fails to apply
them in the right way (Bi, Da Xu & Wang, 2014).
2.9 Smart Cities: A Survey on Data Management, Security, and Enabling Technologies

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Gharaibeh, A., Salahuddin, M. A., Hussini, S. J., Khreishah, A., Khalil, I., Guizani, M., & Al-
Fuqaha, A. (2017). Smart cities: A survey on data management, security, and enabling
technologies. IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials, 19(4), 2456-2501.
This articles demonstrates the security issue and data management level issues associated
to IOT application in the smart cities (Gharaibeh et al., 2017). Again lots of loss in resources will
impact the budget structure of the projects. On job training and development program about the
big data application can reduce this specific challenge. The big data solution should have to be
monitored and controlled by the top business management authority and the smart city designer.
The big data technology has lots of variety thus, most of the cases the developer become
confuse about which one of the tools will be suitable for the specific solution (Yan, Zhang &
Vasilakos, 2014). Incorrect selection of the big data tool may lead the project towards business
failure. If due to any technical failure any information loss from the server or storage then that
cannot be fetched or retrieved easily. In order to resolve this issue backup services should have
to be adopted.
2.10 Smart cities concept and challenges: Bases for the assessment of smart city projects
Monzon, A. (2015, May). Smart cities concept and challenges: Bases for the assessment of
smart city projects. In Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems (SMARTGREENS), 2015
International Conference on (pp. 1-11). IEEE.
The essence of this specific article defines the challenges and concepts related to smart
city design based on IOT (Monzon, 2015). Though, big data gives the users a public platform
thus, security is referred to as a major components that much be considered by the project
designer to avoid further project escalation. If proper security channels and security mechanisms

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are not adopted then, the confidentiality of the system will be interrupted. In order to resolve this
challenge it is mandatory for the project manager to adopt mandatory encryption technology,
firewall mechanism etc.
Proper quality management of the information is identified as a major challenge for the
big data application. Data integration issues can be resolved by the project leads if the
comparison is failed to meet the success criteria and objectives (Shrouf, Ordieres & Miragliotta,
2014). Before using any data that should be compared with rest of the data to make sure that the
absolute suitable solution of data has been chosen for designing the final solution
3. Revised problem statement
3.1 Requirements of the project
As per the details in order to design the resource management system using the concept
of IOT it is found that all accurate resources are to be identified by the project manager. The
concept of IOT involves RFID, near field communication, universal accessibility of mobility and
wireless sensor network (Jennings & Stadler, 2015). The information that is stored in the server
using cloud technology must have the ability to get retrieved by the users regardless of their
location and time as well. The android application users can collect data from the stored server.
In case of financial field of application authorized users are only allowed to access data from the
server and none of the unwanted users are allowed to retrieve any data without permission. The
requirements are again discriminated in two segments such as functional and non functional
requirements (Hashem et al., 2015). The details of the requirements are as follows: