Smart City Initiative A large‑scale digital transformation project aimed at creating a fully connected and intelligent urban environment.
Key Features
Development of a city‑wide IoT platform to enable digital transformation.
Advanced data analytics for operational insights and optimization.
Focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.
Creation of a digital twin of EXPO City for real‑time monitoring and simulation.
Deployment of dashboards and KPIs for consumption analysis, anomaly detection, and performance tracking.
Seamless API integrations with multiple systems and services.
Scope of Work
Data Onboarding:
Integration of 20,000+ meters across the city.
Collection of weather station data for environmental monitoring.
Incorporation of DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) meter data.
Acquisition of air quality data for sustainability and health monitoring.
Cloud‑Based IoT Platform:
Centralized platform for data ingestion, storage, and analysis.
Creation of a digital twin to replicate city infrastructure digitally.
Implementation of dashboards for stakeholders to visualize consumption, efficiency, and anomalies.
Anomaly detection algorithms to identify irregularities in energy or resource usage.
API Integrations:
Connecting external systems and services for interoperability.
Ensuring scalability and adaptability for future smart city applications.
Communication Protocols
The platform supports multiple industry‑standard protocols for interoperability:
BACnet – Building automation and control networks.
MQTT – Lightweight messaging protocol for IoT devices.
Modbus/IP – Widely used for industrial automation.
M‑Bus – Meter‑Bus protocol for energy metering.
APIs – Custom integrations with external systems.
HTTPS – Secure communication for web‑based services.
Hardware Infrastructure
DEOS OPENgate Multi IoT Gateway
Acts as the central hub for connecting diverse devices and protocols.
Provides secure and scalable connectivity between field devices and the cloud platform.
Software Stack
BIT Platform
Core IoT management and analytics platform.
Enables data visualization, KPI tracking, and anomaly detection.
Pro.Building Suite
Specialized software for building automation and energy management.
Supports integration with smart building systems for efficiency optimization.
Strategic Impact
Digital Transformation: Establishes EXPO City Dubai as a benchmark smart city.Bstanuica operates one of the world’s largest indoor vertical farms, producing over a million kilograms of fresh produce annually.
Sustainability: Enhances energy efficiency and environmental monitoring.
Operational Excellence: Provides real‑time insights for better decision‑making.
Scalability: Future‑ready platform capable of integrating new IoT devices and services.
Citizen Experience: Improves quality of life through smarter resource management and cleaner air.
