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New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficIoT NetworksKapsch TrafficComSpain

Madrid Partners with Kapsch to Halve Bus Traffic Times

In Spain, Kapsch TrafficCom has completed the installation of a bus traffic light priority system in Madrid, a project with which travel time between the Valdebebas neighbourhood and the Ramón y Cajal Hospital has gone from 50 minutes to under 30....

New Project (Full-Scale)IoT NetworksVideosurveillanceBoldyn NetworksItaly

Rome Launches 25-Year #Roma5G Initiative

The city of Rome has signed a 25-year concession contract with Boldyn Networks for the #Roma5G project. The plan involves a 5G and Wi-Fi infrastructure integrated into the city’s aesthetics, covering all metro lines and stations, with over...

PolicyMobility and TrafficIoT NetworksSouth Korea

South Korea Picks C-V2X Over Wi-Fi for Vehicle Communication

South Korea has selected cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) direct communications for its next-generation vehicle communication system, favoring cellular technology over Wi-Fi. The aim is to develop a Cooperative-Intelligent Transport Systems...

FundingIoT NetworksActilityFrance

Actility Secures €16M Investment for IoT Expansion

Actility, a French LPWAN network expert, just bagged €16 million with heavyweights like Orange and BNP Paribas as investors. With key acquisitions like Abeeway and Acklio to enhance their offering, the company now plans to boost its IoT market...

New Project (Full-Scale)IoT NetworksAddixHanseWerkGermany

Schleswig-Holstein Launches LoRaWAN Network for Smart Cities

In Germany, Schleswig-Holstein is building a Lorawan network to support smart city applications. The network, set to begin operations early next year, is being built by Addix in the Flensburg region and the Hansewerk Group in other areas. The...

New Project (Full-Scale)IoT NetworksMobility and TrafficUK

Manchester’s £3M 5G Road Network for Eco-Friendly Transport

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is developing a 5G-supported digital roads network, funded by a £3 million grant, to reduce congestion and emissions and prioritize public transport. The initiative, enhancing the local 5G Create project,...

New Project (Full-Scale)IoT NetworksStreet LightingRubiconEricssonUSA

Rumford, Maine, Boosts 5G with Innovative Streetlight Conversion

The town of Rumford, in Maine, has partnered with Ubicquia to enhance 5G connectivity using streetlights. The contract enables the quick deployment of Ericsson Street Radio, a device that transforms streetlights into 5G sites within 15 minutes...

New Project (Full-Scale)IoT NetworksNetmore GroupFrance

Netmore Launches its LoRaWAN Network in France

Netmore Group has begun operations of France’s LoRaWAN Network, having acquired Objenious LoRaWAN assets from Bouygues Telecom. The move, backed by owner Polar Structure, is to offer services like network management and customer support, ensuring...

New Project (Full-Scale)IoT NetworksSiradelLuxembourg

Siradel’s LoRa Initiative to Boost Luxembourg Sustainability

Siradel, an Engie subsidiary, has completed designing a LoRa-based IoT network for Luxembourg City, initially targeting smart water meters. The deployment is in line with Luxembourg’s plans for enhanced sustainability and efficient resource...

Mergers and AcquisitionsIoT NetworksUnabiz

Unabiz Restructures for 2025 Profitability Post-Sigfox Buyout

Following its acquisition of Sigfox, Taiwan’s Unabiz is cutting costs and jobs in Toulouse and Taipei, aiming for profitability by 2025. Despite growing revenues and connections, the company is restructuring, including merging technologies at a...

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