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Smart Ecosystems for Sustainable Development: Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions

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As global demand for the smart integrated systems is growing exponentially, development of smart ecosystems for seamless integration and interaction has become significantly important. A smart ecosystem is a collection of interconnected devices, technologies, and services that work together to create a seamless and efficient experience for the user. Smart eco-systems have the ability to use space more effectively, boost output, improve user experience, lower energy costs, and support more adaptable working conditions. Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), the internet of things (IoT), edge computing, data analytics, high speed connectivity and autonomous decision-making algorithms power these ecosystems. These ecosystems can range from small, localized systems to large, global networks Examples of smart ecosystems include smart healthcare, smart cities, smart grids, and smart manufacturing. These ecosystems use a combination of sensors, actuators, and other devices to gather and analyze data, and then use that data to control and automate various processes and systems. They also often use cloud-based services to store and process data, and provide remote access and control. In this chapter we present typical architecture, applications and challenges faced in the design and development of Smart Ecosystems. The chapter starts with exploring why and the how Smart Ecosystems are essential to transform our society and day-to-day life. The most known and commonly used Smart systems are presented. The chapter continues with characteristics of a typical smart ecosystems, highlighting the main attractive features of the smart ecosystem, followed by its major components and applications smart ecosystems in various areas. Finally, the chapter concludes with summary of various challenges in the design/applicability of Smart Ecosystems in different industrial sectors from home automation to smart manufacturing to smart healthcare.

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Hurrah, N.N., Khan, E., Parah, S.A. (2023). Smart Ecosystems for Sustainable Development: Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions. In: Parah, S.A., Hurrah, N.N., Khan, E. (eds) Intelligent Multimedia Signal Processing for Smart Ecosystems. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34873-0_1

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