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Mobility and TrafficAxis Communications Acquires FF Group To Boost Edge AI Plate-Recognition Capabilities

Axis Communications acquires Prague-based FF Group, adding edge-AI traffic software deployed across over 30 countries to its security cameras.

 Environmental MonitoringKempten Allocates €2.5 Million for Expanded Smart City Program in 2026

Kempten commits €2.51 million in 2026 to expand smart city projects, including soil sensors at 40 sites and 13 digital interactive steles.

 WaterWessex Water and Honeywell Launch Long-Term Smart Meter Roll-out

Wessex Water partners with Honeywell on a 15-year smart meter deal across south-west England, aiming for 95% coverage by 2035 to curb leaks.

 Environmental MonitoringMadrid to Introduce AI-Driven System to Optimise Park Maintenance, Inspections and Environmental Monitoring

Madrid is launching a €2.9 million programme to deploy AI and drones across parks and municipal nurseries for predictive maintenance and monitoring.

 SecurityNorthcliff Eco Ridge Park Deploys AI Camera Network To Curb Safety Risks And Environmental Damage

Beagle Watch and Vumacam deploy four AI surveillance cameras at Johannesburg's Northcliff Eco Ridge Park to curb vandalism and safety incidents.

 EnergyInterface Raises $3.5M Seed Round to Build AI Operations Layer for Energy Companies

San Francisco startup Interface raises $3.5 million to expand an AI platform that has flagged over 10,800 operational errors across three energy sites.

 Mobility and TrafficBristol City Council Chooses Yunex Traffic’s Yutraffic FUSION for Urban Traffic Management

Bristol City Council selects Yunex Traffic's Yutraffic FUSION platform to optimize multimodal transport and reduce urban congestion across the city.

 Street LightingCity of Vannes Adopts Citylinx Platform to Centrally Manage 9 500 Light-Points

Vannes deploys the Citylinx platform across 9,500 light points and 185 cabinets to centralize control and optimize municipal energy use.

 Street LightingSydney Selects SCS Schréder To Deploy Citywide Network Of Next-Generation Urban Sensors

The City of Sydney awards SCS Schréder a contract to deploy smart sensors across more than 30 sites using existing street lighting infrastructure.

 EV Charging306 New EV Charging Points Planned in Pyrénées-Orientales by End of 2026

SYDEEL66 awards Bouygues a contract to deploy 306 EV charging points across 28 communes in Pyrénées-Orientales, bringing the total over 5

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