International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Dr.C.K. Gomathy, Adivi Sri Lakshmi Sreeya, Bhagavathula Siva Dhatri
Abstract: The rapid growth of urban populations has increased the need for intelligent solutions that ensure efficient resource utilization, sustainable development, and improved quality of life. Smart cities leverage Big Data analytics to manage and utilize vast volumes of data generated from IoT devices, smart infrastructures, social networks, and public systems. The integration of Big Data technologies enables real-time decision-making, predictive analysis, and optimization of city operations such as traffic management, energy distribution, public safety, waste management, and environmental monitoring. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the role of Big Data in smart city ecosystems and discusses its major applications. It also highlights key challenges, including scalability issues, data privacy concerns, lack of standardization, and integration complexities. The paper concludes by proposing future research directions aimed at enabling sustainable, secure, and autonomous smart cities.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17813775
