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title: "City as a Platform e Kyndryl: uma parceria para desenvolver soluções inteligentes para os municípios"
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# City as a Platform e Kyndryl: uma parceria para desenvolver soluções inteligentes para os municípios

Digital transformation in municipalities requires more than adopting new technologies. It calls for solutions that can integrate information, simplify processes, and support more efficient, informed territorial management. This is where the partnership between [Kyndryl](https://www.kyndryl.com/gb/en) and City as a Platform becomes particularly relevant.

Over the past year, Kyndryl, one of the world's leading IT infrastructure services providers, has been developing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions using [**Mapify**](https://www.city-platform.com/solutions/mapify/ "Mapify")**, a solution integrated into the City as a Platform ecosystem**.

This partnership combines Kyndryl's technological expertise with Mapify's data integration, analysis, and visualisation capabilities, turning information from different sources into valuable tools for managing and monitoring territories and infrastructure.

In the context of smart cities, these capabilities also help address the requirements for data integration, information visualisation, and real-time monitoring outlined in Portugal's [**National Smart Territories Strategy**](https://digital.gov.pt/en/documentos/estrategia-nacional-de-territorios-inteligentes) **(ENTI)**, supporting the development of more sustainable, resilient, and data-driven territories.

## From Technology to Smarter Territorial Management

An important part of this collaboration takes place at Kyndryl's technology centre in Portalegre, Portugal, established in partnership with the Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre.

This centre brings together professionals specialising in areas such as the Internet of Things, automation, and cybersecurity. Their work focuses on developing solutions for different sectors, including smart cities, public service digitalisation, and infrastructure monitoring.

Through Mapify's capabilities, as part of City as a Platform, it is possible to develop solutions tailored to different needs, from data collection and visualisation to automated monitoring and alert mechanisms.

One of the main advantages of this approach is the speed at which new solutions can be developed and tested, making it easier to turn an idea into a functional application.

As Nuno Correia, Network & Edge Sales Leader at Kyndryl Portugal, highlighted during the 2nd City as a Platform Users Meeting:

![Nuno Correia](https://storage.googleapis.com/fbc-mkt-assets/caap/blog-posts/city-as-a-platform-kyndryl-iot-solutions-for-municipalities/1793633660168-85633034-2f30-44df-9093-80ef3b07c2e7.webp)

> "Over the past year, Kyndryl has been developing technology using Focus BC's platform (Mapify), and what we particularly appreciate is the speed of development, from the initial idea to the final product."

[Nuno Correia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nunosilvacorreia/), Network & Edge Sales Leader - [Kyndryl](https://www.kyndryl.com/gb/en)

[YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGzlUSqrp98)

## How Can This Collaboration Support Municipalities?

IoT technologies make it possible to collect information about different aspects of a territory through sensors, equipment, and other digital systems.

However, the true value of this information lies in the ability to bring it together, interpret it, and transform it into actionable insights for municipal services.

This is precisely where solutions developed using Mapify can play an important role.

### 1\. Integrating Information from Multiple Sources

Municipalities work with information from multiple systems, devices, and services on a daily basis.

Through Mapify, data from different sources, including IoT sensors, management systems, and external platforms, can be brought together to provide a more comprehensive view of municipal information.

These capabilities can be applied across different areas of municipal management, such as environmental monitoring, infrastructure management, and the supervision of public facilities and services.

By centralising and contextualising information, municipalities can more easily understand what is happening across their territory and make decisions based on up-to-date data.

### 2\. Real-Time Monitoring and Automated Alerts

Access to real-time information enables municipalities to identify situations requiring attention and respond more quickly and effectively.

Using Mapify's automation capabilities, alerts and automated procedures can be configured to respond to specific events or changes in collected data.

For example, a monitoring system could detect unusual sensor readings and automatically generate notifications to support the relevant municipal teams.

This approach can contribute to more proactive management, reducing the need for exclusively manual monitoring and helping services identify potential issues at an earlier stage.

![Interactive map for monitoring wildfire risks in the Málaga region, developed using Mapify, a City as a Platform solution, displaying the locations of firefighters, infrastructure, and water points.](https://storage.googleapis.com/fbc-mkt-assets/caap/blog-posts/city-as-a-platform-kyndryl-iot-solutions-for-municipalities/1793633765735-1c9f6185-8acb-48e3-8b79-5ce4527d66e6.webp)

Mapify-powered interface for real-time firefighting response

### 3\. Visualising Information to Support Decision-Making

Collecting data is important, but presenting it in a clear and accessible way is essential to making it useful in everyday operations.

Solutions developed with Mapify can present information through interactive maps, dashboards, and web applications, making it easier to analyse and monitor different indicators.

This gives municipal decision-makers a more comprehensive view of their territory, allowing them to track developments, assess specific situations, and identify areas requiring intervention.

One example of how these capabilities can be applied is the geographical visualisation of information relevant to emergency response, bringing together different operational resources and data layers within a single map.

### 4\. Developing Solutions Quickly and Incrementally

Implementing digital transformation projects does not always require every device, sensor, or system to be available from the outset.

With Mapify's simulation capabilities, municipalities and their technology partners can begin developing and testing solutions using simulated data, validating their functionality before connecting real equipment.

This approach makes it possible to evaluate different scenarios, identify improvements, and gradually progress towards more comprehensive implementations.

In addition to simplifying development, it can help reduce the complexity of the initial project stages and support a more efficient use of available resources.

### 5\. Solutions Tailored to Each Municipality's Needs

Every municipality has its own characteristics, priorities, and challenges. Digital transformation should therefore be supported by flexible solutions that can adapt to different local realities.

Through Mapify, applications can be developed to address specific requirements, combining information visualisation, monitoring, and data integration capabilities.

These applications can also evolve over time, incorporating new data sources, functionalities, or requirements as municipal priorities change.

This flexibility supports the development of solutions for municipalities of different sizes and levels of digital maturity, while maintaining the importance of integration with existing systems.

## A Collaboration Focused on Smarter Territories

The partnership between Kyndryl and City as a Platform demonstrates how collaboration between technology organisations can accelerate the development of digital solutions with practical applications in territorial management.

Rather than simply introducing new technologies, the objective is to make information more accessible, facilitate its use, and support increasingly efficient and informed municipal management.

By combining Kyndryl's experience in developing and implementing technology solutions with the capabilities of Mapify, integrated into the City as a Platform ecosystem, this collaboration opens up new possibilities for monitoring, automation, and decision-making support.

The result is an approach to digital transformation centred on the needs of territories, the value of data, and the development of solutions that can evolve alongside the challenges faced by municipalities.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mapify and how does it relate to City as a Platform?

Mapify is a technology developed by Focus BC and integrated into City as a Platform solutions. It brings together geospatial data, IoT sensors, and information from different systems in a single environment. It enables real-time territorial monitoring and the creation of automated rules, alerts, and workflows without requiring advanced programming skills. This helps municipalities turn data into actionable insights and operational responses, supporting smarter and more efficient territorial management.

### How can IoT solutions improve municipal management?

IoT solutions collect data from sensors and connected devices across a territory, making it easier to monitor infrastructure, environmental conditions, and municipal services. This information can support more efficient, proactive, and data-driven management.

### What is the purpose of the collaboration between Kyndryl and City as a Platform?

The collaboration combines Kyndryl's technological expertise with the data integration, visualisation, and automation capabilities of Mapify, a City as a Platform solution, to develop smart applications tailored to different territorial monitoring and management needs.

### Can IoT solutions be tailored to each municipality's needs?

Yes. Mapify enables the development of applications tailored to each municipality's specific challenges, integrating different data sources and monitoring capabilities. These solutions can evolve gradually as municipal needs and priorities change.