New Industry Ecosystems for Smart Places and the Built Environment: Insights from an Executive Interview with Prof. Peter Madden, OBE

The IDC Market Perspective discusses the evolution of the smart places and built-environment market through an interview with Prof. Peter Madden, OBE. The interview focuses on digitization in the built environment; the need for reform in the planning system; the evolving partner ecosystem; the evolution and impact of AI, GenAI, and digital twins; and the need to shift toward outcome-driven projects and promote shared values and standards. This IDC Market Perspective provides technology vendors and service providers with insights into key market trends and partnership opportunities."Creating a digital layer in the built environment and places demands innovative ecosystems and a shift towards holistic outcome-driven projects," said Louisa Barker, senior research manager, IDC EMEA Government Insights.