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WaterMorbihan Region in France to Test Remote Water Meter Reading in 10 Municipalities

GMVA equips 18,500 water meters across 10 municipalities in Morbihan, France, with remote reading technology to speed up leak detection.

 EnergySiemens and AcegasApsAmga Launch Grid Modernization Project in Trieste

AcegasApsAmga deploys Siemens software to build a digital twin of Trieste's grid, securing power for a port handling 70 million tons of cargo.

 VideosurveillanceAI Surveillance System Deployed at Indianapolis 500 and Memorial Day Parade

Skylark Labs deploys its Scout AI Tower at the Indianapolis 500 and Memorial Day Parade, using edge computing to detect real-time crowd threats.

 Environmental MonitoringAI Cameras to Boost Wildfire Detection in Arizona

Arizona Public Service is deploying 30 AI cameras across the state by late June to detect wildfire smoke up to 10 miles away.

 IoT NetworksBasque Government Unveils Plan to Expand Public IoT Network by 2028

The Basque Government plans to expand Euskadi's public IoT network to connect over 300,000 sensors and achieve 90% regional coverage by

 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.

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