Overview
IEC SRD 63347-2:2026, Smart city use case collection and analysis – Managing public health emergencies in smart cities – Part 2: Use case analysis, is an International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard that provides in-depth analysis and scenario modelling for how smart cities can respond to public health emergencies. This reference deliverable aims to enhance city resilience, often referred to as the “Urban Immune System,” by collecting and analysing high-level use cases from diverse international contexts. The document offers guidance on leveraging digital technologies-such as the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and Cloud Computing-to respond to, manage, and recover from pandemics and similar crises. This analysis is critical for standards developers and city stakeholders as they plan and deploy integrated, standardized approaches for public health resilience in smart urban environments.
Key Topics
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Comprehensive Use Case Database
IEC SRD 63347-2:2026 details a systematic approach to capturing user stories and creating a unified database of use cases. These use cases cover the prevention, control, and mitigation of public health emergencies, as well as long-term recovery.
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High-Level Scenarios for Public Health Emergency Response
The standard considers a wide array of public health emergency scenarios including new disease outbreaks, pandemics, and crises sparked by natural disasters or conflict.
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Integrated Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholders include government bodies, healthcare institutions, businesses, research organizations, and the public. The standard maps interactions and responsibilities, ensuring all relevant actors are addressed in emergency planning.
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Technological Integration
The standard reviews challenges and solutions around integrating digital technology in emergency management. Implementation examples include widespread testing and tracking systems, digital supply chain management, and intelligent health platforms.
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Standardization Gaps and Recommendations
Through scenario analysis, the standard identifies key gaps and opportunities in the development of future smart city and urban health emergency standards.
Applications
IEC SRD 63347-2:2026 is designed for a broad range of practical applications in smart city management and public health emergency preparedness:
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Urban Emergency Planning
City planners and governments can use the outlined use cases and analysis to design responsive, data-driven emergency systems that optimize resource allocation for testing, tracking, and treatment during a crisis.
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Technology Implementation
Solution providers and IT departments can refer to the technological requirements for deploying integrated platforms, such as IoT-based tracking or AI-driven epidemiological analysis, enhancing automation and decision support.
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Interdepartmental Coordination
The framework encourages effective information sharing and collaboration between health authorities, local agencies, and other urban stakeholders-an essential factor in rapid crisis response.
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Standards Development
The content supports international and national standards organizations in creating targeted, relevant standards for public health management in smart cities, ensuring interoperability and best practices.
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Resource Management
The use case analysis supports the development of robust workflows for medical supply chain management, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of critical resources in emergencies.
Related Standards
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IEC SRD 63347-1
Smart city use case collection and analysis – Managing public health emergencies in smart cities – Part 1: High-level analysis
Provides the initial framework and high-level scenarios underpinning the more detailed use case analysis in Part 2.
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IEC 62559 Series
Describes the general methodology for use case collection and management, which is referenced throughout IEC SRD 63347-2 for standardizing use case format and approach.
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Relevant ISO Standards
ISO/TC 224 and ISO/TC 147 are cited as key committees whose work is informed by the use case and system requirements from this IEC document.
IEC SRD 63347-2:2026 is essential reading for professionals focused on smart city standards, digital health, urban planning, and emergency management. By using this framework, cities can fortify their public health response and accelerate the adoption of interoperable, technology-driven solutions in line with evolving international best practices.