The buzz: “This is the era of the Internet of Things (IoT)—and it promises to change our lives completely” [www.digitalistmag.com/iot/2017/02/06/promise-of-internet-of-things-04888745).

The buzz: “The smart city is a gift, a chance to transform old and slow systems and structures into a smart future.” (J. Nürnberger whatsupgermany.de/smart-city-quotes).

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The buzz: “Data is not like a vitamin that you can just pop in your mouth and be done with it. In fact, data, by itself, is totally useless to your business” (Bill Su).

The buzz: “highly-developed gadgets, connected to the Internet, have changed the way we communicate, use humor, study, work, shop, play, and behave” (tech.co/news). Digitalization and innovation are disrupting lives and businesses.

The buzz: “Smart city applications must be aligned with where a city and its citizens want to go” (Daniele Loffreda).