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24 Apr WaterGlobal Omnium and Telefónica Tech Use AI with Google Cloud to Monitor Marine Ecosystems

Global Omnium and Telefónica Tech deploy Google Cloud AI to track Mediterranean seagrass, expanding on a 450,000-meter IoT project.

23 Apr IoT NetworksOxford Selected as First UK City for Enhanced 5G Small Cell Network

Oxford becomes the first of three UK cities to receive a 5G small cell upgrade in 2025, using existing street lighting to improve mobile…

23 Apr Environmental MonitoringHECO Installs Weather Stations and AI Cameras to Prevent Wildfires in Hawaii

HECO is deploying 78 AI camera systems and 52 weather stations across Hawaii utility poles to detect wildfires early and monitor grid conditions.

23 Apr Street LightingCanoas partners with TIM to Modernize Over 30,000 Public Lighting Points in Brazil

TIM will upgrade over 30,000 public lighting points in Canoas, Brazil, using 4G NB-IoT technology to enable real-time monitoring and reduce costs.

23 Apr Environmental MonitoringParis Startup Celest Science Raises €2M to Bring AI Precision to Climate Risk

Paris startup Celest Science raises €2M to scale AI climate risk forecasting for insurers amid rising losses and EU disclosure mandates.

22 Apr WaterCSignum Raises £6M to Advance Underwater IoT Communication Technology and Water Quality Monitoring

CSignum secures £6 million in Series A funding to expand its wireless IoT technology for submerged water quality and environmental monitoring.

21 Apr WaterSouthend Launches Digital Network for Smart Water Meters and Improved Services

Southend-on-Sea City Council launches a digital network across a 280km fibre system, aiding smart water meters and flood detection.

21 Apr Mobility and TrafficSacramento Introduces First Bus-Mounted Bike Lane Enforcement System

Sacramento equips 100 SacRT buses with AI cameras to detect vehicles parked in bike lanes, with official fines taking effect on June 13.

20 Apr WasteGland Pilots Cortexia’s AI System to Improve Street Cleanliness

Gland, Switzerland, launches a six-month pilot of Cortexia's AI cameras on cleaning vehicles to track litter and optimize municipal street routes.

20 Apr Mobility and TrafficRegensburg Upgrades Traffic Systems with €2.1 Million Digital Investment

Regensburg modernizes its traffic management network with a €2.1 million digital system connecting 197 adaptive traffic lights to cut emissions.

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