Testing IoT devices and systems in smart cities: challenges and solutions

Proceedings of International Scientific Conference „ALFATECH – Smart Cities and modern technologies“ (pp. 113-117) 

 

АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Nikola MILOVIĆ, Dejan VIDUKA 

 

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DOI:  10.46793/ALFATECHproc25.113M

САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:

Smart cities rely on complex IoT systems to enhance urban services, yet testing these large-scale, heterogeneous, and security-critical deployments poses unique challenges. This paper identifies key issues—scalability, interoperability, security, and resource constraints—and reviews state-of-the-art solutions, including simulation frameworks, standardization efforts, automated testing, and AI-driven approaches, providing actionable insights for robust, reliable IoT testing in smart cities.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:

Interoperability, IoT testing, Scalability, Security, Smart cities

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