A study carried out by Virgin Media showed that UK businesses want ‘smart cities’ that can employ Big Data.

The study showed that 84 percent of UK businesses wanted ‘smart cities’ in order to reduce logistical pressure such as heavy traffic.

The study comes after the Chancellor pledged £100 million to create 10 citywide networks.

Lee Hull, director of public sector at Virgin Media Business, said “Big Data supporting better transport and road systems may just be around the corner for the British public”.