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Mobility and TrafficObvio Secures $22 Million to Expand AI-Powered Traffic Safety Solutions

Obvio raises $22 million in Series A funding to expand its solar-powered, AI traffic safety cameras to more municipalities across the U.S.

 EnergyAustralian Energy Tech Firm Amber Secures €25.6M Funding Led by ETF Partners

Melbourne smart energy firm Amber raises €25.6 million in funding led by ETF Partners to support its expansion across Europe.

 Environmental MonitoringSanta Clara County Approves AI-Powered Wildfire Sensors

Santa Clara County approves up to $260,000 for 30 AI smoke sensors to detect wildfires early, with installations finishing by year's end.

 Building EfficiencyRunwise Raises $55 Million to Expand Smart Building Technology

Runwise secures $55 million in Series B funding to expand its smart building platform, which operates in over 10,000 properties across the U.S.

 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.

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