Creating Smarter Communities Enabling what we know today but future proofing for tomorrow Stephen Davies Chief Technology Officer OptiComm
What is a Smart City? According to the Australian Government: “It is a plan for supporting productive, accessible, liveable cities that attract talent, encourage innovation and create jobs and growth. ... The Smart Cities Plan sets out the Australian Government's vision for our cities — metropolitan and regional — and its commitment to smart investment, smart policy and smart technology.” www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
Seriously! What is a Smart City Wikipedia: A smart city is defined as an urban development vision to integrate information and communication technology (ICT) and Internet of things (IoT) technology in a secure fashion to manage a city's assets. www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
So what’s the answer? There is no universally accepted definition It means different things to different people It varies from LGA to LGA, city to city and country to country www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
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Let’s start with an simple concept Home automation • Becoming more popular with Alexa and Google Assistant • Making our lives easier by using voice commands to automate our home • At the moment it’s a bit of fun www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
On a larger scale for the home Full Home automation and IoT • But there can actually be some serious benefits to these technologies • Entertainment (Video, Audio, ParCont) • Energy management (Lighting, AC) • Security (Locks, CCTV, alarms, DoorBell) • Device Management (Fridges, Cars, pools, reticulation); and • In home care www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
And larger again Smart Buildings • Access control and CCTV • Intelligent Intercom systems • Apartment Automation Systems • HVAC, Lighting, Access, Security, Intercom, Messaging, Automation • EMS/BMS/RMS • Integrate all the systems to communicate with each other over a common network • Internet of Things www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
And finally expand it to a community Smart Communities • Intelligent street lighting • Community WiFi, Digital Signage • Water and energy management • Security (video surveillance and duress) • Smart Irrigation control and monitoring • MicroGrids, Recycling, IoT, EduNet • Smart Parking, car charging, Wayfinding www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
The principles remain the same The key factor is having the infrastructure to support the technology www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
Get the foundations right Like any home, building or community it all starts with getting the planning right Then ensuring the right structural foundations are in place, and for a smart community it is no different Have a vision that is adaptable as technology changes along the way Some of the vision may not be deliverable with todays technology, but it will come in the future www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
The foundation for a Smart Community Build the foundations using a ubiquitous multi purpose fibre based communications infrastructure Layer the technology and applications on top to deliver advanced services Ensure the interfaces to users of the infrastructure are simplistic and intuitive Ensure it delivers more accurate and useful information for improving operations and providing the best experiences for residents www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
Key Principles of a Smart Community www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
The risks of a Smart Community Too complex to use for the resident Ensure you have a Too expensive to deploy for developer carrier partner who Lack of engagement by the local authority understands and can Not cost benefit outcome deliver Smart Lack of community awareness Community Community apathy infrastructure Cyber security of the technology - Life imitating Art (watch Die Hard 4.0) www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
Case Studies
Yarrabilba, Queensland • A community in the City of Logan, 20km south of Logan Central • Area covers 2222 hectares • Will provide up to 20,000 homes when completed • Mixed use development with commercial, retail, and residential precincts • Not just broadband, but also delivering TV, PayTV, CCTV, Internet of Things www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
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Crest Apartments • Residential Apartment complex in Burswood • Integrated Communications network delivering a single unified infrastructure • Home automation (lighting, HVAC, security, access, intercom, messaging) • Centrally managed CCTV and Access control integrated and talk to each other • Intercom integrates into CCTV and captures Access calls • Apartments can securely view cameras and extra access control features • TV and Foxtel delivered over the same fibre • Energy monitoring of each apartment can be viewed by the resident • Central HVAC control and management (uncommon in residential buildings) www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
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Rockhampton CBD City of Central Queensland Project involved • Community WiFi • Digital Signage www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
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Palo Alto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnyR ZotnPSU www.opticomm.net.au | Commercial in confidence
Thank-you Stephen Davies Chief Technology Officer OptiComm
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