CityNext is a Microsoft initiative to help cities harness new innovations by transforming operations and infrastructure, engaging citizens and businesses, and accelerating innovation and opportunity. It addresses the challenges of rapid urbanization including outdated infrastructure, increasing demands for services, and the need to remain economically competitive. Microsoft works with a vast ecosystem of partners offering enterprise-grade solutions on the Microsoft platform to meet the unique needs of cities. The goal is to help cities grow their economies, embrace new technologies and data, and provide a more sustainable future for citizens.