1. Data Days 2014
"Towards a Joined-up Smart Cities
Vision and Strategy for Europe"
Gérald Santucci
18th February 2014

2. DG Connect and Smart Cities
"The Value Proposition"
DG Connect develops policy and funds research and innovation that:
• help Europe's cities to develop into cities that provide public services to
their citizens in a more convenient way than ever before,
• are more responsive and citizens-centred,
• provide the right information to allow for better every-day and business
decision-making,
• achieve all this in an environmentally sustainable and economically
viable way.
DG Connect will continue to work with cities in pursuit of this through
engaging in dialogue and through co-funding piloting activities on the
ground.
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3. Operating Principles
"The Design Principles"
 Optimal use of urban infrastructure, i.e. re-using as much as possible existing infrastructure and
turning it to multiple uses (including optimisation of use of physical networks and data resources)
 Interoperability of solutions, i.e. adaptability of solutions to new user requirements and technological
change as well as avoidance of entry barriers or lock-in through promoting common meta-data
structures and interoperable (open) interfaces
 Open and consistent data, / "big data ready", i.e. common, transparent measurement and data
collection standards and use of open, portable data formats, use of flexible data management
architectures
 Scalability and economic viability of solutions to be already properly addressed from conception
stage onwards so to not depend on public funding in the long-term and be fit for large-scale
deployment, e.g. through use of scalable, dynamic cloud-based IT systems and supporting federated
systems
 Trustworthy platforms: with integrated security features e.g. authentication single sign-on, high
(appropriate) reliability, data protection compliant, effective isolation
 Comprehensive input, feedback and a sense of co-ownership in strategy and solution design for
affected stakeholders by initiating and enhancing social innovation through a city's rich fabric of
citizens' and businesses' associations and city authorities themselves
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4. Impact Creation
"The Use Cases"
Problem / Missed Opportunity for Citizen
Likely CONNECT Solution
Ever-mounting energy bills
Smart metering-based applications, home
automation, better integration of consumers' microgeneration, energy-optimised neighbourhoods
Higher quality of life through better ambience and
safety from intelligent lighting solutions
Interconnected, intelligent LED lighting and smart
windows
Greater ease through improved home automation
and security systems
Internet-of-things based applications
Constant traffic jams and loss of productive hours
Providing public traffic data in real-time for better
individual journey-planning, reducing road
accidents through connected cars
Cleanliness of public spaces
Internet-of-things based waste management
indicating rubbish levels
Poor air quality
Better traffic flow management and cleaner energy
generation though better control and forecasting of
RES
Elderly not being able to fully profit from a city's
rich social life
Helping city authorities to become more inclusive
through a covenant of age-friendly cities
Relevant local data seems almost hidden and is
difficult to understand
Standards, norms and tools that streamline access
to public sector information
Subjective safety levels too low in parts of our
cities
Improving citizens' sense of safety through
intelligent security monitoring
People with chronic diseases lose time through
series of hospital appointments
Fast broadband enables tele-monitoring to replace
physical medical visits
Transforming Europe's
Cities
 More convenient
public services
 More responsive to
citizens
 Providing the right
information
Achieving this sustainably and
economically viable.
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5. DG CONNECT smart cities – related
activities portfolio

6. G(3) "Open Data & PSI"
Open data/PSI
• Open (public) data has economic potential and can address
societal challenges in the fields of transport, health,
environment
• Re-use of local public data brings new services and apps that
increase the quality of life in cities
• Convenient and easy-to-use availability of public data enhances
accountability and transparency of local institutions
• Efficient data management by authorities makes them less
expensive and easier to run
• Stakeholders include public sector bodies, transparency
activists, ICT companies and researchers
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7. E(2) "Cloud Systems"
Cloud Systems
Citizen need: Users want to “carry their own environment”, wherever they go anytime on any device
The cloud challenge: Providers and developers must provide fully portable applications across all the
infrastructure with easy sharing and exchange of data, applications and compliance on security, privacy
and other regulatory concerns. Economic viability and legal compliance need to be tested
Technical/research challenges in cloud are:
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data management managing a deluge of heterogeneous data
•
highly responsive networks
•
flexible integration of resources through metadata
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operating in multi-tenant environments
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providing federation, portability and interoperation between platforms
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easy and transparent interfaces
•
secure and reliable systems
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8. Broadband
Users want optimal access to high-demand smart services. Fast broadband connections
can best enable this first-rate access
These high-demand smart services include:
• High-definition streaming (especially real-time)
• Online gaming (especially real-time)
• Video conferencing
• Running two or more of the above simultaneously and/or with two or more devices
using same broadband connection
As well as :
• eHealth applications
• Tele-presence
• Cloud Computing
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9. H(5) / ENER / MOVE "Smart Cities & Communities EIP"
Our energy and climate challenges will be won or lost in cities. The SCC is about
achieving industrial-scale deployment of solutions that help us win
Smart Cities and Communities EIP
Headline Target
At least 20 Smart City solutions,
highly transferable, that enable
the city to over-perform on
20/20/20
Political Goal
Significant contribution to
20/20/20
Urban
 Smart Buildings and
Neighbourhoods
 Smart Resources
Demand & Supply
Systems
 Sustainable Urban
Mobility
Context
 Smart &
Sustainable Digital
Infrastructures
ICT
 enabling effect 
Energy Supply
& Distribution
Operational Goal
Achieving industrial scale
development and deployment
Operational Focus
Transferable solutions at the
intersection of ICT, energy and
transport sectors for urban context
Information &
Communication
Technologies
Transport &
Mobility
 Strategic planning
for identification,
integration and
optimisation of flows
 Formulating European policy action on key bottlenecks
 Co-funding for demonstration projects (via streamlining existing instruments)
 Rationalising and coordinating existing portfolio of city initiatives
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10. H(2) / SANCO "EIP on Active and Healthy Ageing"
EIP AHA horizontal Action D4 on Innovation for
Age-Friendly Buildings, Cities and Environments
Objective: to contribute to making cities more Age-Friendly (responsive to the needs and wishes of older
people, so they can go outside, walk around safely, find their way around, use public transport and find
their way to and in public and other buildings)
Goals: Easy access to public space and transport, and special services for older people
Participants: over 800 partners in multinational consortia with on average 4-5 Member States
27 Member States and six non-EU countries covering 360 EU regions and municipalities
Over 30 European cities working towards Age-Friendly Environments
How:
• Multi stakeholder cooperation agreement / covenant of major cities /
"Seniors for innovation" initiative
• Standardisation / interoperability / common guidelines
for innovation in AFC
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11. H(5) "Energy-efficient Buildings"
Energy-efficient Buildings PPP
DAE Actions on ICT as an Enabler
EeB PPP ICT four-year plan
The Building Sector
Construction accounts for 6.3% of the EU GDP, and up to 10% when
counting related industries. It is the largest European single activity
and industrial employer, directly involving nearly 20 million people
within more than 3 million enterprises, 95% of which being SMEs.
41.7 million workers in the EU depend, directly or indirectly, on the
construction sector. Since 2007, the crisis has hit the sector hard
Call 2011:
Buildings and
Surrounding
Spaces.
Call 2012:
Neighbourhoods
Call 2013:
Cities
Grid Connectivity
Sectoral Application
Operational Alignment
Support partnerships between the ICT sector and major emitting
sectors (e.g. buildings and construction, transport and logistics,
energy distribution) to improve the energy efficiency and emissions
Complexity
Call 2010:
Buildings
Partnerships between ICT and major emitting
sectors
Sectoral Solution
Energy Efficient Buildings
Buildings account for 40% of the energy consumption in the EU; in the
future development of carbon-neutral districts and cities buildings
really lie at the heart of a smart city, and have to interact with other
key areas / sectors (lighting, smart grid, etc.)
Progressive focus on cities as test-beds for smart
green ICT since the beginning
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Cities bring together the ICT sector and major emitting
sectors
…Advanced ICT infrastructure for smart grids in place
…Provide for bigger demand side

12. A(4)&H(5) "Green Vehicles PPP"
Green Vehicles PPP (EGVI)
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Major Target: Energy Efficiency and Alternative Powertrains
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Strong techno focus on electronic components and ICT
Modules – Systems – Vehicles
• Several Smart-City relevant topics:
Interface to the infrastructure
Intelligent Transport Systems for efficiency
Safety & Security of data
Broader infrastructure integration
(data & energy – under discussion)

13. Smart environments building the fabric for
smart cities
Example: Instantiating components & systems building blocks in smart
mobility environments in smart cities
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System of systems – emergent behaviours
Mixed criticalities – safety – time criticalities
Robotics – "autonomous car = robot"
Cognitive control – learn/simulate/anticipate/plan
Advanced lasers & sensors / Wireless sensor net / IoT
Powered by a Computing continuum – many-core systems

14. Intelligent urban LED lighting solutions
for Smart Cities
Deploying intelligent interconnected LED lighting solutions
for smart buildings and urban spaces
Showcasing at large scale
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Energy-autonomous street lighting
• Smart windows
Benefits to citizens
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Energy & cost savings
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Enhanced ambience through improved lighting
quality
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Improved safety, health and well-being
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More attractive inner cities at night-time
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'LiFi' communication hotspots

15. E1 "Future Internet-related Infrastructures& Services"
The Internet of Things is the Smart Cities enabler
on all levels
Culture,
Tourism and
Sports
Environment
Distribution
Crime and
Disaster
Prevention
Employment
Facility
Management
Others
Processing
Information
Internet of Things
Education
Health and
Welfare
Transport
Using
Information
Energy
Collecting
Information

16. E(4) "Future Internet-related Infrastructures & Services"
Smart Cities for experimentation in real settings
Portfolio: 20 Projects (mainly CIP but also R&D) focusing on open innovation for Internet-enabled
services
Holistic approach: for testing new innovation services at large in real context. Use the city as playground
Matching citizen’s expectation: Citizen centric approach where citizen are involved right from the start:
• Open innovation
• Citizen involved in co-design and co-creation
Non-technical challenges:
Key success factors:
• Strong commitment from local authorities to facilitate deployment and sustainability
• Involvement of industry to allow the sustainability of the services and infrastructures
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17. E(3) Future Internet-related Infrastructures & Services
Smart City
Logistics
Personal
Travel
Companion
Urban
Transport as
a service
Urban
Lighting
Utilities Mgt
Waste Mgt
Sewage
Mgt
FI-PPP
Electric
Mobility
Electronic
Market
Place for
Energy
Smart
Buildings
Distributed
Network
Alerting
Citizens
Situational
Awareness
Command
Centres
Incubators
Infrastructure
providers
Serendipitous
innovation:
services and
applications,
serving citizens,
benefiting
entrepreneurs
Ad Hoc
Networks
+ From FI-PPP:
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Infrastructures
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Scenarios
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Generic Enablers
•
UC platforms
+ Entrepreneurial communities
+ Regional policies
Public sector
Company
investment funds
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18. Thank you !
DG CONNECT 02
gerald.santucci@ec.europa.eu
Tel. +32 2 296 89 63
Twitter: @GeraldSantucci