Smart Cities and Digital Transformation: IoT Integration Model in Georgia

Abstract

Digital transformation has become one of the core processes shaping modern urban development, redefining governance systems, infrastructure and citizen’s quality of life. The Internet of Thing (IoT) as a technological ecosystem, connecting physical and digital environment, is a fundamental basis for the effective functioning of smart cities. The Internet of Things (IoT) represents not only a component of technological innovation, but also a driving factor behind the systemic transformation of society, the economy and governance. The article analyzes the essence of digital transformation and the IoT integration model withing the Georgian context, outlines the main directions of implementation related to data governance, sensor infrastructure, energy efficiency and the integration of urban services. The study is based on contemporary global approaches and Georgia’s strategic framework for digital development, identifies the key priorities areas for ensuring the sustainable digital transformation of smart cities.