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Belval Selected for €3 Million Smart City Initiative in Luxembourg

Jun 5, 2025

The Belval campus near Esch-sur-Alzette will host a €3 million smart city pilot project, funded partly by the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility. The three-year initiative will test AI, 5G, and IoT technologies to improve urban infrastructure. A...

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BT Secures Major Mobile Connectivity Contract with DEFRA

May 8, 2025

BT has signed a multi-million-pound deal with the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to provide mobile connectivity for real-time environmental monitoring. The five-year contract will deliver 34,000 mobile...

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UK Smart Meter Network to Undergo Major Upgrade

May 5, 2025

The Data Communications Company (DCC) has awarded contracts to IBM UK, CGI, Netcompany, and Vodafone to modernize Britain’s smart meter network. The upgrade follows an 18-month competitive procurement process aimed at improving cost efficiency and...

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Oxford Selected as First UK City for Enhanced 5G Small Cell Network

Apr 23, 2025

Oxford has been chosen as the first of three UK cities to receive a city-wide 5G small cell network upgrade in 2025. The project, led by mobile infrastructure provider Cornerstone in collaboration with Signify and Dense Air, will use existing street...

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CSignum Raises £6M to Advance Underwater IoT Communication Technology and Water Quality Monitoring

Apr 22, 2025

CSignum, a wireless technology company specializing in underwater and underground IoT communications, has secured £6 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Archangels, Par Equity, and Scottish Enterprise, with participation from British...

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Southend Launches Digital Network for Smart Water Meters and Improved Services

Apr 21, 2025

Southend-on-Sea City Council has introduced a new digital network to support smart water meters and enhance local services without installing additional masts. The LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) allows low-power sensors to transmit data over...

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Sateliot Secures €13.8 Million in Spanish Government Funding for Satellite IoT Network

Mar 27, 2025

Barcelona-based startup Sateliot has received €13.8 million from the Spanish government through the SETT (Spanish Securities and Investment Fund), boosting its ongoing Series B funding round to €58.8 million. The company aims to raise €70...

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CityFibre Expands Network with Connexin Acquisition

Mar 26, 2025

CityFibre has acquired the full fibre infrastructure of Connexin, including built and in-progress network assets, as part of a move to consolidate the UK’s independent fibre sector. The deal expands CityFibre’s reach by up to 185,000 premises in...

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Netmore Expands IoT Network Services in Brazil and South America

Mar 18, 2025

Netmore Group, a global IoT network operator, has announced plans to broaden its low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) services across Brazil and South America. This follows its recent acquisition of Everynet, a neutral-host LPWA network operator. The...

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Vodafone España to Equip 200,000 Arval Vehicles with Connected V16 Beacons

Feb 20, 2025

Vodafone España has signed an agreement with Arval, a vehicle leasing company, to install 200,000 connected V16 beacons in its fleet. The initiative aims to enhance road safety and reduce risks associated with breakdowns or accidents. The V16...