Which one actually works for Smart City tech?
But where should that AI be built—locally or offshore?
- Predict failures before they happen
- Cut traffic & commute time
- Optimize energy & resources
- Improve emergency response
- Deep understanding of local rules
- Faster collaboration
- Easier compliance
- On-site support when needed
- High development costs
- Smaller talent pool
- Harder to scale fast
- 40–70% cost savings
- Access to niche AI experts
- Faster scaling
- 24/7 development cycles
- Time zone planning
- Clear communication
- Strong local context input
Local teams → small, sensitive, high-budget projects
Offshore teams → large, scalable, AI-heavy systems
Local strategy + offshore AI execution = best results