iiidu

iiidu, formally known as the Integrated Intelligent Information Distribution Unit, is a public–private partnership established by the Department for Digital Infrastructure in the United Kingdom in 2024. Its primary objective is to create a centralized platform for the real‑time aggregation, analysis, and dissemination of digital data to support emergency services, public health agencies, and city planners.

The unit operates a network of sensors, data feeds, and artificial‑intelligence algorithms that sift through vast amounts of information—from traffic flows and weather conditions to social media activity—to generate actionable insights. In its pilot phase in London, iiidu demonstrated the ability to reduce emergency response times by an average of 12 percent. After evaluation, the platform was deployed nationwide in 2026, supplying municipalities with a suite of services including predictive analytics, dynamic resource allocation, and automated incident reporting.

iiidu also maintains a public digital repository that provides open access to anonymised datasets and analytical tools for researchers and policymakers. The organization has been cited in studies on urban resilience and has participated in international coalitions focused on smart city development.

The acronym "iiidu" reflects the unit’s core values: integration, intelligence, and distribution, and is used interchangeably with the full name in official documents and media reports.