TORONTO, March 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBI Group (TSX:IBG), a global design and technology firm, launched its Smart City Platform today, which allows cities to improve the efficiency and safety of city operations and urban environments, and equips both city staff and residents with the necessary tools to make rapid and informed decisions. Offered as a software-as-as-service (SaaS) solution, the Platform is designed to work with a city’s existing hardware and software systems and can be scaled for use on a single building, campus or subdivision through to an entire city or region.

The Smart City Platform’s suite of tools and dashboards combines predictive analytics gleaned from IoT sensors, control devices and existing city networks to inform the design and management of more sustainable and resilient urban environments. Drawing on IBI Group’s extensive expertise in urban technologies, and its experience designing and implementing smart city strategies, the Smart City Platform provides a flexible and cost-effective way for cities to manage their operations, inform better decision making, and give residents a voice.

“With a rich history planning and designing cities, as well as implementing intelligent systems, IBI has the unique domain knowledge around how cities operate to make us the ideal smart city partner. As a technology-driven design firm, we are passionate about developing solutions to inform smarter, more resilient cities and communities. The Smart City Platform is an exciting step in this direction for the firm,” said Scott Stewart, IBI Group CEO. 

“Smart Cities are already a reality,” said Bruno Peters, IBI Group Smart Cities Task Force Lead. “Government and private sector initiatives worldwide are implementing innovative ways to make cities in the 21^st Century more efficient, more livable, and more competitive. We believe that achieving these goals is not just about being technologically advanced – it’s also about urban reinvention and citizen engagement.”

The Platform’s public engagement module offers the ability to connect with city residents through apps, email and social media, fostering a two-way dialogue between residents and service operators. Residents wlll access more accurate, timely and accessible information and will be able to participate in the improvement of city services.

Built on the fundamental principles of open data and sharing, IBI Group’s Smart City Platform is designed to connect stakeholders with the services, information and insight they need. City agencies, decision makers, city staff, and most importantly, city residents, will benefit from the platform, as city services will be provided in a more efficient manner by prioritizing scarce resources where they are needed most, predicting needs based on a variety of conditions, and keeping all parties from the resident to the mayor informed and empowered.

For more information on IBI Group’s Smart City Platform visit our website, or to speak with an IBI Group professional, please contact Julia Harper at [email protected] or 647-330-4706.

IBI Group will be at the upcoming Smart Cities Week Silicon Valley from May 7-9, 2018.

About IBI Group
IBI Group Inc. (TSX:IBG) is a globally integrated architecture, planning, engineering, and technology firm with over 2,700 professionals around the world. For more than 40 years, its dedicated professionals have helped clients create livable, sustainable, and advanced urban environments. IBI Group believes that cities must be designed with intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, efficient infrastructure, and a human touch. IBI Group is a lead partner of the Smart Cities Council North America. Follow us on Twitter @ibigroup and Instagram @ibi_group.