Evaluating Edge Computing Technologies for Real-Time Data Processing in Smart Cities Applications

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of Smart Cities 1.2 Importance of Real-Time Data 1.3 Overview of Edge Computing 1.4 Objectives of the Study 2. Edge Computing Basics 2.1 Definition and Concepts 2.2 Comparison with Cloud Computing 2.3 Essential Components of Edge Systems 3. Real-Time Data Processing 3.1 Characteristics and Requirements 3.2 Challenges and Solutions 3.3 Importance in Smart Cities 4. Technologies for Edge Computing 4.1 Hardware Solutions 4.2 Software Frameworks 4.3 Network and Connectivity Technologies 4.4 Security and Privacy Measures 5. Evaluation Criteria for Technologies 5.1 Performance Metrics 5.2 Scalability and Flexibility 5.3 Cost and Energy Efficiency 5.4 Usability and Adoption Barriers 6. Case Studies in Smart Cities 6.1 Transportation Systems 6.2 Public Safety Solutions 6.3 Environmental Monitoring 6.4 Utility Management 7. Comparative Analysis of Technologies 7.1 Strengths and Weaknesses Overview 7.2 Technological Suitability for Different Applications 7.3 Implementation Challenges 8. Conclusion and Future Work 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Stakeholders 8.3 Directions for Future Research