CartoDB is a visualization tool designed to help cities analyze and understand their data through visualizations, enabling informed decision-making. The platform provides easy integration with existing data sources and third-party smart city platforms, facilitating cloud and on-premises implementations. CartoDB is being used in cities like New York and Barcelona to power situation rooms and real-time dashboards, offering a simple solution for trend analysis and geospatial alerts. Additionally, the platform enables cost-efficient geo-portals for citizens to access public data, meeting the demands of making information accessible while providing a cost-efficient solution.