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Street LightingModena to Launch Tender Targetting 100% Renewable Energy for Public Lighting

Modena approves guidelines for a public lighting tender covering 32,500 devices. The contract mandates 100% renewable energy and adaptive tech.

 WasteSouthend Partners with Connexin to Enhance City Services with Smart Technology

Connexin submits plans for 27 new masts in Southend to build an IoT network that monitors parking, streetlights, and city services.

 Smart GrideSmart Systems Raises €30M to Advance AI-Powered Grid Inspections

Norway's eSmart Systems secures €30M to expand its AI-driven grid inspection and digitalisation technology into North America.

 WaterVINCI Expands in UK with FM Conway Acquisition

VINCI acquires UK firm FM Conway, adding €690 million in annual revenue and 2,000 workers to expand its public works presence in south-east England.

 Environmental MonitoringSpire Global and OroraTech Win NASA Wildfire Monitoring Contract

NASA awards Spire Global and German firm OroraTech a contract to develop a space-based orbital system to detect and monitor wildfires across the US.

 WaterEastside Utility District Modernizes Water Network with Itron’s Smart Water Solutions

Tennessee's Eastside Utility District is upgrading 25,000 meters to Itron smart meters, boosting annual water revenues by over 10%.

 Mobility and TrafficAlmaviva Acquires Iteris for $335M to Boost Mobility Solutions

Almaviva buys U.S. software firm Iteris for $335 million to expand its mobility platform offerings across North America. Iteris retains its leadership.

 Smart GridAustralian 3D Network Modelling Firm Neara Secures $45 Million

Sydney-based Neara raises $45 million in Series C funding to expand its 3D network modelling technology across Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific.

 WaterThames Water Awards £180M Smart Meter Contract

Thames Water awards a £181.8 million contract to Elster and Sensus for smart water meters and NB-IoT systems, with installation due by March 2025.

 Smart GridAncala Acquires 50% Stake in Hausheld to Boost German Smart Metering Market

Ancala buys a 50% stake in Germany's Hausheld to help the smart-meter specialist deliver more than 200,000 installations across municipal utilities.

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