ABSTRACT. The purpose of this study was to empirically examine sustainable governance networks and urban Internet of Things systems in big data-driven smart cities. Building our argument by drawing on data collected from Capgemini, Deloitte, ITU, KPMG, UKTI, UNESCAP, UNHSP, and The World Bank, we performed analyses and made estimates regarding big data management of smart governance. Descriptive statistics of compiled data from the completed surveys were calculated when appropriate.

Keywords: sustainability; big data; smart city; Internet of Things; governance network

How to cite: Wade, K., Vrbka, J., Zhuravleva, N. A., and Machova, V. (2021). “Sustainable Governance Networks and Urban Internet of Things Systems in Big Data-driven Smart Cities,” Geopolitics, History, and International Relations 13(1): 64–74. doi: 10.22381/GHIR13120216.

Received 7 March 2021 • Received in revised form 10 June 2021
Accepted 16 June 2021 • Available online 22 June 2021