​​This template is an editable and customisable starting point for the procurement of cloud computing, which includes the following objects: Advanced cloud computing tools, Cloud Automatic Computing Management Tool, Cloud Computing measures Tool, Cloud Computing Provisioning and Cleanup Tool. More specifically, it includes a Tender document, used for the procurement process, and comprises a technical specifications annex.   ​ 

​​This template is an editable and customisable starting point for the procurement of on-premises computing, which includes the following objects: On-premises Automatic Computing Management Tool, On-premises Computing measures Tool, On-premises Computing Provisioning and Cleanup Tool. More specifically, it includes a Tender document, used for the procurement process, and comprises a technical specifications annex.  ​ 

​​This template is an editable and customisable starting point for the procurement of IoT platform and its homonymous object. More specifically, it includes a Tender document, used for the procurement process, and comprises a technical specifications annex. 

​​This template is an editable and customisable starting point for the procurement of Backend Data Software applications, which includes the following objects: data analytics tool (3D modeling services), data backup tool, data prediction and simulation models, real-time data analytics tool, real-time data collection tools. More specifically, it includes a Tender document, used for the procurement process, and comprises a technical specifications annex.​ 

​​This template is an editable and customisable starting point for the procurement of cloud storage, which includes the following objects: Cloud Automatic Storage Management tool, Cloud Storage Provisioning and Cleanup tools. More specifically, it includes a Tender document, used for the procurement process, and comprises a technical specifications annex.​ 

The article examines the impact of the virtual public sphere on how urban spaces are experienced and conceived in our data-driven society. It places particular emphasis on urban scale digital twins, which are virtual replicas of cities that are used to simulate environments and develop scenarios in response to policy problems. The article also investigates the shift from the technical to the socio-technical perspective within the field of smart cities.

The world is going through a transformative journey and so are cities. As centers of innovation and shared prosperity, cities are where the future happens first, hence envisioning the Future of Cities is anticipating the future of human living.

Cities are complex systems connected to economic, ecological, and demographic conditions and change. They are also characterized by diverging perceptions and interests of citizens and stakeholders. Thus, in the arena of urban planning, we are in need of approaches that are able to cope not only with urban complexity but also allow for participatory and collaborative processes to empower citizens. This to create democratic cities.