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VideosurveillanceNGE CONNECT Expands Presence in Île-de-France with Acquisition of AVI

NGE CONNECT acquires Herblay-based AVI, a security firm with €2.2 million in revenue, to establish its third regional agency in Île-de-France.

 EV ChargingU.S. Freezes $5 Billion Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding

The U.S. DOT pauses its $5 billion nationwide EV charging formula program. The freeze halts new funding obligations pending a policy review.

 EnergyIntellihub’s Bid to Acquire Powermetric Under Review

Australia's ACCC reviews Intellihub's plan to acquire Shell-owned Powermetric, expanding its smart metering network across the National Energy Market.

 WaterZaragoza City Council Seeks €1.6 Million in EU Funds for Water Management Digitalization

Zaragoza City Council applies for €1.6 million in EU funds to advance its water cycle digitalization project and cut energy use.

 EIB Approves €30 Million Loan for Italian Water Utility ACA’s Network Expansion and Modernization

The EIB lends €30 million to Italian utility ACA to modernize water networks and improve drought resilience in Abruzzo.

 Water€15 Million for Naples Water Network Upgrades

CDP allocates €15 million to ABC Napoli to digitalize the Naples water network with smart meters and cut water losses across the city.

 V2XPeachtree Corners Launches AI-Powered Pedestrian Safety Pilot

Peachtree Corners deploys a ConnVAS AI roadway safety system near a middle school, tracking 220 crossings with three false alarms in 72 hours.

 Mobility and TrafficIteris Secures Two-Year Contract with Minnesota Department of Transportation

Iteris signs a two-year contract with the Minnesota DOT to supply its ClearGuide traffic management software to improve roadway safety.

 VideosurveillanceZeroEyes Receives $2 Million Grant to Expand AI Gun Detection in Pennsylvania Schools

ZeroEyes secures a $2 million grant to expand its real-time AI gun detection technology across 15 Pennsylvania school districts.

 EV ChargingBirmingham Expands EV Charging Network with Lamppost Charge Points

Birmingham City Council is rolling out 560 on-street EV charge points across 82 streets, partnering with Ubitricity to aid residential charging.

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