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7 Oct EnergyPerovskia Solar Raises $2.4M for IoT Perovskite Solar Cells

Perovskia Solar secures $2.4M funding and 10 customers for printed perovskite solar cells powering IoT devices.

6 Oct IoT NetworksCisco’s LoRaWAN Exit Could Signals Shift in IoT Market

Cisco is discontinuing its LoRaWAN products, with sales ending in 2025 and support phased out by 2029, raising concerns for IoT.

6 Oct WaterAnglian Water Extends Partnership to Complete Smart Meter Rollout by 2030

Anglian Water partners with Arqiva, Kier, and Clancy to install 1,500 smart meters daily, reducing leaks and saving water.

4 Oct Street LightingSmart Light System to Expand Across Singapore

Smart streetlighting system to expand across Singapore by 2025, saving energy and enhancing maintenance efficiency.

4 Oct EnergyNorthern Ireland Unveils Smart Meter Rollout Plan for Public Consultation

Northern Ireland proposes a smart meter rollout for 920,000 homes and businesses, focusing on consumer protection and efficiency.

4 Oct EnergyCenterPoint Boost Grid Resilience with Neara’s Digital Twin

Neara's AI-driven 3D digital twin tech to help CenterPoint improve grid resilience and reduce weather-related outages.

4 Oct IoT NetworksVendée Launches Connected Objects Network and Digital Twin

Vendée launches IoT LoRaWAN network and digital twin to manage resources, predict impacts, and aid infrastructure planning.

30 Sep Meudon to Combat Urban Heat with Dassault Systèmes’ Digital Twins

The city of Meudon use Dassault Systèmes' digital twins to improve thermal comfort and combat urban heat islands.

30 Sep WaterBirmingham Water Works Eyes $120M Smart Meter Upgrade

Birmingham Water Works considers $120M investment in smart meters to improve billing accuracy, leak detection, and efficiency.

30 Sep VideosurveillanceParis Police Chief Backs AI Surveillance Extension After Olympics

Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez advocates for extending AI-powered surveillance beyond the Olympics, despite privacy concerns.

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