CES 2018 will have an extra focus on smart cities and the impact of IoT

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and financial firm Deloitte have made a major investment at this year's Consumer Electronics Show to highlight smart cities technology and encourage attendees to explore the solutions presented by this emerging sector. Companies that are pioneering new solutions include major brands like Bosch, Ford, Nissan, and Ericsson. They and others will be on hand to explore new opportunities in smart transportation, smart grids, public safety, cybersecurity, health care, artificial intelligence, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), and more. This year, more than 11,000 square feet of the show, which is held annually in Las Vegas, will be dedicated to The Smart Cities Marketplace, presented by the CTA, the industry's trade organization, and Deloitte. It will feature smart city-enabling technology and solutions.