MAP20160006254 Rouland, Chris Smart cities : weighing the risks and rewards of connecting communities / Chris Rouland Sumario: With the endless advances in technology and the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT), we have seen the concept of the smart city emerge in urban areas across the globe. Like a smart grid or smart automobile, a smart city implements modern information and communication technologies to improve the quality and performance of municipal services, while also reducing costs for its citizens. The adoption of smart city initiatives is accelerating worldwide, with more than 26 cities expected to become smart by 2025 En: Risk Management Magazine. - New York : Risk and Insurance Management Society, 1982- = ISSN 0035-5593. - 07/12/2015 Volumen 62 Número 10 - diciembre 2015 , p. 27-30 1. Ciudades inteligentes . 2. Nuevas tecnologías . 3. Ciudades sostenibles . 4. Edificios inteligentes . I. Title.