A Webinar on “Role of Information System in Development Projects of Smart City” was conducted by Mr. Raja Shekhar Perepa, Director-Technology Innovations, ACS Technologies Ltd and having a 26 years’ work experience in development of software projects specially with DRDO for the students of MBA at RNB global University, Bikaner.
He began the session with the conceptual framework of Smart-City and discussed various other dimensions like Conservation of Natural resources, Safety & Security aspects, Importance of Infrastructural requirement of a Smart City, Internet of Things (IoT), Expert System, Effective Revenue model with simple example of effectiveness of Integrated Marketing communications on the Dashboard of proposed solution.
Mr. Perepa also said that India’s technology talent has made its mark on the world map and has produced innovative solutions for solving complex problems. He also emphasized that how technology is used to address this challenge is a pressing concern for us all. Technology might be developing at a rapid pace but unless it is used for cutting-edge social, environmental and economic applications, our cities will not benefit. Smart technology will contribute the greatest value to cities if it enhances and supports urban spaces that are a pleasure to work, live and collaborate in. He also discussed with students a Case Study as success story of his own company.
Students were very enthusiastic during the session. They understood the conceptual model for developing a smart-city using Information System and a broad range of opportunity lying in this field for their career.