Operational Capabilities for Smart City Data Management

Abstract

This paper outlines the operational capabilities underpinning the management of city data initiatives based on an empirical study of London city data. The preliminary findings reveal a taxonomy of capabilities, primarily for local government to enable value capture and value creation from city data implementations. The findings highlight the divergent approaches to deliver and manage these capabilities, which have further been broadly categorised under two key themes – data collaboration and data culture. Increased understanding of the dimensions of city data capabilities model will serve as a critical organisational tool and an important means of communication for both city managers and academics.