Israel is a leader in creating smart cities, using its strong technology industry to make city life better with better connectivity and new ideas. Smart cities in Israel use advanced technology to manage city resources efficiently, improve public services, and make life better for residents. According to Statista, the Smart Cities market in Israel is expected to grow significantly. By 2024, it is projected to generate revenue of US$318.50 million. This growth is anticipated to continue with an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.15% from 2024 to 2028. Consequently, the market volume is expected to reach US$503.80 million by 2028.
Israel’s connectivity is a key factor driving its smart city initiatives. The deployment of 5G networks enhances connectivity, supporting the high bandwidth and low latency needed for smart city applications. A strong IoT ecosystem, backed by many start-ups and tech companies, offers innovative solutions for various urban challenges. Recognizing the potential vulnerabilities in connected urban systems, Israel prioritizes cybersecurity, implementing robust measures to protect data and infrastructure.
Below are some of Israel’s leading technologies that are shaping the cities of the future:
Smart edge network connects outdoor cameras and sensors by leveraging the existing street or highway lighting infrastructure. Such networking is the key to Smart Cities, Smart roads, HLS and many other outdoor compounds.
Mobi is focused on revolutionizing urban mobility by equipping cities with an AI-powered platform that can understand mobility patterns, optimize traffic flow, and reduce congestion by over 30% across any road network.
Tupaia unique cloud-based precise-positioning service disrupts the GNSS/GPS augmentation market. Tupaia’s service enables centimeter level positioning to almost any device equipped with a GNSS receiver, including mobile and IoT, and supports numerous mobility and smart-city applications, such as: automotive, drones, micro mobility, construction, rail, and many more.
Flycomm is an innovative Start up in the world of connectivity management for the Defense & Security, Critical infrastructure and Smart Cities markets. Through expansive data analysis and unique AI algorithms, Flycomm platform simplifies the planning, monitoring, and management of wireless connectivity, making communication landscapes smart and effortless.
Autotalks is a fabless semiconductor company that was the first in the world to create a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications chipset. ZooZ is Autotalks’ compact V2X device that enables micro-mobility to communicate with V2X-equipped vehicles and infrastructure in an aim to reduce accidents and protect those that are most vulnerable on the road.
Israel’s smart city initiatives and technologies are having a profound global impact. By providing innovative solutions, forging international partnerships, and exporting its expertise, Israel is playing a crucial role in advancing the global movement towards more connected, efficient, and sustainable urban environments.
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