Digital cities projects have become one of the main challenges of Latin American governments in recent years. Countries such as Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, Argentina have included the last time in their initiatives government plans to improve infrastructure ensuring that its population has better connectivity.
"Because of the importance of ICT to accelerate economic and social development of countries, governments worldwide should promote and sponsor projects often digital cities through which they can improve the delivery of public services The quality of life of its citizens and at the same time, attract capital for investment projects in productive enterprises, "said Mauricio Desdier, Director of Strategic Marketing Solutions and Alcatel-Lucent.
The expert recognizes that broadband connectivity is the basic communications infrastructure on which it is possible to deploy applications and services that give shape and meaning to Digital City initiative.
For a digital city project is successful and important at this time, explains Desdier, it is necessary to move towards a more strategic use of ICT to integrate all water systems, energy, security, mobility, health, education, trade and environment. "Thus it is that Latin American governments can promote sustainable progress of its public services, encourage constant innovation and promote the achievement of social goals for its citizens," says the representative of Alcatel-Lucent.
