The Smart and Sustainable Islands Market
This IDC Market Perspective highlights how islands can be innovators, demonstrators, and a compelling market.The document presents critical information for technology providers and suppliers that want to take advantage of this opportunity. It highlights funding streams, common island challenges, the art of the possible, and practical guidance to succeed in this market. "There is no more defined area than an island. This means that all the solutions that we are developing for smart cities, from SME diversification, energy, water, waste, mobility, to circular economy can work extremely well in an island context," said Joe Dignan, Head of Research, IDC Government Insights.
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- Executive Snapshot
- New Market Developments and Dynamics
- Introduction
- The Opportunity
- Smart and Sustainable Islands Definition
- Islands as Innovators
- Islands as Demonstrators
- Islands as a Critical Mass
- Top 5 Challenges Common Among Islands
- The Role of Digital in Addressing Common Island Challenges
- Solution Area: Connectivity
- Solution Area: Economic Diversification and Competitiveness
- Solution Area: Resource Management
- Solution Area: Retaining and Attracting People
- Solution Area: Resilience and Climate
- Advice for Technology Suppliers and service providers
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- Related Research
- Synopsis
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