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11 Jan Environmental MonitoringMicrosoft Announces AI Tool for Remote Biodiversity Monitoring

Microsoft launches SPARROW, a solar-powered AI tool tracking biodiversity via satellite across North and South America, including Colombia's Amazon.

11 Jan Environmental MonitoringBrighton & Hove Launches One of UK’s Largest Air Quality Monitoring Networks

Brighton & Hove City Council installs 50 air quality sensors across Sussex to track real-time pollution data and inform public health policy.

11 Jan Mobility and TrafficAmsterdam Halts Plans for Smart Traffic Lights Amid Privacy and Security Concerns

Amsterdam abandons its smart traffic light project after the Dutch Data Protection Authority warns of cybersecurity and driver privacy risks.

11 Jan Mobility and TrafficLombardy Region Invests €25 Million to Advance Mobility

Lombardy allocates €25 million to fund 14 smart mobility projects across the region. The initiatives target traffic monitoring and public transport.

8 Jan Mobility and TrafficEIB and EMT Valencia Partner to Expand Zero-Emissions Bus Fleet with €69 Million Loan

The EIB provides a €69 million loan to Valencia's EMT to deploy 145 electric buses and install charging infrastructure across the city.

7 Jan EV ChargingSan Francisco Advances Kerbside EV Charging Pilot to Meet Climate and Equity Goals

San Francisco selects three providers to pilot kerbside EV chargers in areas like Dogpatch, advancing plans to add 5,000 street stations.

7 Jan WaterACCIONA to Develop Digital Twin for Tseung Kwan O Desalination Plant

ACCIONA and partners will build a digital twin for Hong Kong's 135,000 m³/day Tseung Kwan O desalination plant to optimize energy and operations.

7 Jan VideosurveillanceROC Launches Smart Cities Security Initiative in Marion County, WV

ROC deploys AI security monitoring across Marion County, WV, under a $1 million DOJ grant to assist law enforcement and emergency response.

7 Jan IoT and Smart City PlatformAffluence Corporation Acquires Mingothings to Strengthen IoT and Smart City Capabilities

Affluence Corporation subsidiary OneMind Technologies agrees to acquire Mingothings, projecting over $4 million in combined 2025 revenue.

7 Jan IoT NetworksLantronix Acquires NetComm Wireless’s Enterprise IoT Business for $6.5 Million

Lantronix buys NetComm Wireless's enterprise IoT unit for $6.5M to expand its smart city and 5G offerings in Australia and New Zealand.

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