The Smart City Living Lab at IIIT Hyderabad has played a pivotal role in developing the Telecom Standards Development Society of India’s (TSDSI) white paper, “Innovations For Sustainable Urban Living: Insights into Smart City Solutions,” released on February 12, 2025, during the oneM2M Stakeholders Day at IIT Delhi. This comprehensive document delves into essential components for implementing reliable, usable, and scalable smart city solutions, supported by various case studies.
“It wouldn’t have come together without the support of TSDSI and the numerous stakeholders from academia and industry who shared their invaluable perspectives.”
Ms. Anuradha Vattem, Chief Technology Architect at IIIT Hyderabad’s Smart City Living Lab
Key findings of the white paper include:
- Smart City-Specific Solutions
- Standardization and Regulatory Frameworks
- Existing Sandbox Environments & Living Labs
- Challenges, Gaps & Recommendations for the Way Forward
The Smart City Living Lab at IIIT Hyderabad is highlighted as a pivotal case study, demonstrating the deployment of smart city solutions adhering to standard frameworks like oneM2M and the Indian Urban Data Exchange interface (IUDX). The lab showcased live demonstrations of innovative projects, including the City IoT Operating Platform (ctOP) and a Digital Twin for Water Networks (DTWN), which were well-received by visitors.
The event fostered collaboration among global oneM2M partner SDOs, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), TSDSI, the Telecommunication Engineering Center (TEC), the National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM), industry leaders, and other relevant stakeholders, promoting innovation in the IoT and smart city domains.
The Smart City Living Lab at IIIT Hyderabad continues to play a crucial role in advancing smart city initiatives, focusing on sustainability, citizen-centric services, and enhancing the quality of urban life.