Microsoft launches CityNext in India

Microsoft India announced the launch of Microsoft CityNext in the country. CityNext is an initiative to enable city residents and city leaders to use technology to build a foundation for sustainable growth and prosperity.

Microsoft has identified more than 40 solution areas across eight city domains; Energy and water, Buildings, infrastructure and planning, Transportation, Public safety and justice, Tourism, recreation, and culture, Education, Health, and Social services and Government administration that help address 90% of the challenges cities faces today. CityNext addresses these areas through the vast and diverse Microsoft Partner Network of more than 430,000 technology experts across the globe.

Bhaskar Pramanik, chairman, Microsoft India said, "By 2030, India will have more than 69 cities with a population of more than 1mn. In fact, an estimated 590mn people will be living in cities. As India prepares to modernize old infrastructure, city leaders have to meet these growing demands with tight budgets and greater citizen expectations."

Tanmoy Chakrabarty, VP and Head of Government Business, TCS commented, "Today, the cities which are on a journey towards modernization face many challenges. Our work with Microsoft can help these cities find the right combination of investments, solutions, partnerships and social programs. This will enable them to attract business, build more vibrant city landscapes and competitive economies."

CityNext helps city administrators create a comprehensive and robust technology framework by integrating existing citizen centric solutions and providing access to them via the cloud, social and mobile. It also allows city administrators to monitor the key metrics of their city through customized analytics and dashboards. CityNext empowers people in government, businesses and the community to build more sustainable cities across economic, environmental and social spheres.

In other parts of the world, Microsoft and partners help several cities address their most pressing issues in a modern and innovative manner. One example is the City of Barcelona, which has a long-established global reputation for innovation. 

Microsoft CityNext accelerates new opportunities for city leaders, businesses and citizens to make a real impact for a better tomorrow in their communities.