The Indonesian Capital City Authority (OIKN) is investigating smart lighting technologies as part of its long-term strategy to establish Nusantara as a new capital city that is both smart and ecologically sustainable. OIKN Secretary Achmad Jaka Santos Adiwijaya stated several advantages to using smart lighting, including substantial financial savings, decreased carbon emissions, and less light pollution.
As Jaka Santos pointed out, intelligent lighting technology has the potential to completely alter how cities are illuminated for the better in terms of energy efficiency, safety, and environmental friendliness. In its pursuit of a more sustainable lifestyle, OIKN can serve as a model for other cities in Indonesia and worldwide by exploring this technology.
OIKN investigated various cutting-edge methods for designing sustainable, intelligent, and hospitable urban areas; innovative lighting technology is only one example. Jaka Santos remarked, “Their work is consistent with two of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 11 on Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Goal 13 on Climate Action.”
With its smart lighting, Nusantara will aid Indonesia in its fight against climate change by cutting down on energy use and carbon emissions. Safer and more secure conditions for inhabitants and guests are another benefit of smart lighting technology.
“Nusantara’s smart and sustainable strategy isn’t only about making a contemporary metropolis; it’s also about making one that its residents can call home and thrive in,” Jaka said in conclusion.
OIKN communicated with a leading European smart lighting manufacturer. The company has been in the lighting business for 30 years. There was an emphasis on ornamental lighting for public areas, commercial establishments, and architectural features at this firm.
Countries around the region have announced their smart city initiatives. The Digital Economy Promotion Agency of Thailand (depa) promoted the development of a smart city following the 2024 financial plan. The agency split the funds among three significant initiatives.
Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan expressed optimism that the initiative would be “an essential tool” to help government agencies and local government organisations increase efficiency and effectiveness while bettering people’s lives and well-being. “I’d like to express my gratitude to the various government agencies collaborating to advance Thailand’s Smart City Initiative and the 20-year National Strategic Plan, respectively. At the first Smart City Development Steering Committee meeting for 2023.”
Meanwhile, in Vietnam, over seventy executives from forty-two different tech companies came to Ho Chi Minh City for the recent Australia-Vietnam Tech Forum to discuss the adoption of Industry 4.0 strategies. The country believes it will boost productivity and expedite economic growth. Vietnam is a promising market because of its enormous population, ambitious government ambitions, and rapidly expanding digital economy. At the event, Australian specialists in fintech, digital transformation, and smart cities shared their knowledge with attendees.
Despite the fanfare, New Zealand gave guidance on how to strengthen cyber security in connected territories like smart cities. The guidelines are intended to assist smart cities in improving their cyber security. Smart cities are a tempting target for malicious cyber actors due to the complexity of the artificial intelligence-powered software systems that combine data from individuals, corporations, and government organisations.
The recommendations offer a compromise that balances privacy, security, and productivity concerns. Some suggestions for bolstering the cybersecurity of smart cities include implementing the principle of least privilege; enforcing multifactor authentication; implementing zero trust architecture; regulating changes to internal architecture risks; meticulously managing smart city assets; enhancing the security of vulnerable devices; preserving internet-facing services; patching systems and applications promptly; and analysing the legal, safety, and privacy hazards associated with deployments.
