Intelligent Infrastructure: A Primer

This white paper presents an overview of intelligent infrastructure, detailing its significance in the context of economic progress and national competitiveness. It explains how intelligent infrastructure integrates physical assets with advanced technologies such as sensors, AI, and connectivity to create systems capable of real-time sensing, reasoning, and action. The document introduces the DNA+ framework, which serves as a practical architecture for developing intelligent infrastructure, emphasizing its cross-sectoral implications across industries like manufacturing, energy, and urban services. The report outlines the deployment imperatives necessary for realizing the potential of intelligent infrastructure, including the establishment of governance frameworks, building trust among stakeholders, and ensuring complementary roles for public and private capital. It highlights the strategic importance of investing in intelligent infrastructure as a means to enhance economic performance and sustainability outcomes in the intelligent age. The findings are based on collaborative insights from global leaders and aim to guide policymakers and business leaders in navigating this transformative landscape.