Tecnosys Italia and Cloud4City: Proximity Services for Smart Cities
Tecnosys Italia, together with consortium companies of Etna Hitech, took part in the development of the Cloud4City project.
Cloud4City is an innovative initiative focused on technology, innovation, and connectivity. It was created to respond to the growing demand for advanced mobile services and smart city solutions.
The Cloud4City (C4C) project aims to build a digital platform that delivers proximity services within a well-defined geographic context. It enables connections between citizens and public administrations, as well as between citizens, local businesses, and artisans.
The main concept of C4C is proximity. The platform is based on an integrated indoor and outdoor geolocation network. This network covers urban areas and identifies mobile users in real time.
Thanks to this system, users can receive services based on their location, interests, and needs. These services are easy to access and highly personalized.
Possible applications include notifications about public transport arrivals, mobility support for disabled users, and other smart mobility services.
Cloud4City is an interactive platform designed for public, private, and commercial users.
Application Areas
Cloud4City proximity services support several key areas:
- Mobile access to public administration services
- Proximity messaging between geolocated users
- Proximity marketing for local businesses
The platform works as a social innovation tool. It enables the exchange of useful data and information between different user groups.
Project Presentation
On 15 December 2022, project partners presented the Cloud4City platform in Catania.
The event took place from 9:00 to 13:30 at the Hall of the Small Refectory of the Civic and Ursino Reunited Libraries, inside the former Benedictine Monastery.
