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WaterSmart Water Meters to Be Rolled Out Across Grand Narbonne

Grand Narbonne partners with Veolia to deploy 62,000 smart water meters starting in 2026, enabling remote reading for over 70,000 households

 Smart CitySmart Poles Rollout Accelerates in Munich Ahead of Oktoberfest 2025

Munich installs six smart poles near subway stations to boost 4G and 5G network capacity ahead of high visitor volumes at Oktoberfest 2025.

 IoT NetworksLoRaWAN Network to Expand Across Haute-Saône Communes

Haute-Saône Numérique is deploying a department-wide LoRaWAN sensor network across all communes, connecting IoT gateways via existing fiber links.

 EV ChargingWaat Raises €100M to Scale Private EV Charging Across Europe

France-based WAAT secures €100 million to expand its private EV charging network across Europe and reach 250,000 active charging points by 2030.

 Smart CityEchoTwin AI Secures $8 Million to Expand Self-Healing Urban Infrastructure

EchoTwin AI raises $8 million in seed funding to expand its infrastructure sensor tech, already used on municipal sweepers in Abu Dhabi.

 WaterNetmore Acquires Arson Metering to Boost Utility IoT Capabilities

Netmore acquires Spain's Arson Metering, gaining a footprint of over 500,000 installed water and gas meters across more than 200 municipalities.

 WaterVodafone España to Digitalize Water Cycle in Córdoba Province

Vodafone España secures a €3.1 million contract to deploy smart water meters across 23,600 households in nine Córdoba municipalities.

 Mobility and TrafficMilton Keynes Upgrades Traffic Signals with TRL’s SCOOT-Powered UTC System

Milton Keynes City Council approves a £700,000 traffic signal upgrade using TRL Software across key junctions to cut congestion and vehicle emissions.

 Mobility and TrafficGlasgow Begins AI Traffic Signals Trial to Speed Up Buses

Glasgow City Council deploys AI signals at over 20 junctions under a £1.27m grant. The trial aims to cut bus delays across Pollokshaws Road.

 EnergyGridStrong Raises $10 Million to Automate Grid Compliance

GridStrong secures $10 million in seed funding to deploy AI software that automates electric grid compliance across North America.

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