#1 Understanding your connected place and the potential impacts
The most important first step is to gain a clear and complete understanding of your connected place goals and ambitions. This will help determine which parts are critical and identify:
Who has overall responsibility and accountability for your connected place?
What dependencies does your connected place have (including dependencies on other systems or suppliers)?
What is dependent on your connected place? What obligations do you have to the surrounding area or your citizens?
What will your sensor and internet of things (IoT) network look like? Where will your sensors and IoT devices be placed?
What data will be collected, processed, stored, and shared (such as information about citizens, area infrastructure, and key operational data)?
What staff, expertise, infrastructure, and facilities are needed for your connected place to understand, design, and manage your connected place's operations effectively?