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Building EfficiencyDrone Pilot Launched to Improve Energy Efficiency in Detroit Buildings

Lamarr.AI deploys drones to inspect Detroit municipal buildings, finding over 460 thermal deficiencies and up to 22% in potential HVAC energy savings.

 Environmental MonitoringNew Satellite Data Platform to Aid Rome’s Urban Management

Rome awards a three-year contract to an Almaviva-led consortium to add satellite data to its GeoRoma platform for smart city planning.

 IoT and Smart City PlatformManises Implements Smart City Platform to Enhance Municipal Services

Manises City Council launches a sensor-based smart city platform to track environmental data, parking spaces, and public building occupancy.

 WasteAfrica’s First Automated Waste Collection System Launches at Konza Technopolis

Kenya's Konza Technopolis deploys an 8 million euro automated waste system. The 15-kilometer network handles 40 tonnes of daily refuse.

 VideosurveillanceIstres Implements Private 5G Network for Smart City Enhancements

Istres deploys an operational private 5G network with Ericsson and Spie to cut video surveillance costs and support public safety across the city.

 Street LightingSalvador in Brazil, to Install Smart Lighting System with 5G and Wi-Fi

Salvador, Brazil, is installing 400 smart streetlights with 5G and Wi-Fi in a €5.4 million project to improve local telecom coverage.

 WaterSevern Trent Tests Suez’s SewerBalls to Improve Sewer Monitoring

Severn Trent inspects 14km of sewers in Shropshire and Staffordshire with Suez sensor devices, confirming 80% of flagged repair issues.

 V2XVerizon’s V2X Platform Gains Partners for Connected Vehicle Tech

Verizon partners with Volkswagen, DelDOT, Rutgers, and Arizona to test connected vehicle safety tech using its 5G-enabled V2X platform.

 V2XQualcomm Acquires Autotalks to Expand V2X Technology

Qualcomm acquires Autotalks to add dedicated V2X communication chipsets to its Snapdragon portfolio and accelerate connected vehicle deployments.

 Street LightingPuente Genil Allocates €1M for LED Streetlight Upgrade with Smart Management

Puente Genil awards a €1,008,523 contract to replace 1,047 streetlights with smart LEDs, targeting over 50% energy

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