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8 May Mobility and TrafficLACROIX Refocuses on Core High-Tech Ventures

LACROIX sells its road signs division, which generated €59 million in 2023, to AIAC to focus on public lighting, mobility, and energy networks.

8 May Environmental MonitoringAI Cameras Boost Wildfire Response in Western U.S.

Western U.S. firefighters deploy an AI network across 1,200 ALERTWest cameras to detect wildfire smoke and heat, speeding up emergency response.

8 May Environmental MonitoringNova Scotia Pilots FireScout’s AI-Powered Wildfire Detection

Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency pilots three AI-enabled cameras with Nova Scotia to detect wildfire smoke up to 29 kilometers away.

1 May WaterChâlons Agglo Deploys Connected Water Meters

Châlons Agglo is installing over 1,500 connected water meters per year in France, enabling remote monitoring without manual readings.

1 May WaterAustralian Council partner with Itron to Enhance Water System

Cairns Regional Council partners with Itron to deploy smart water meters across Queensland, targeting leak detection and water security.

1 May WasteLondon AI Startup Raises £1.65M for Advanced Recycling Tech

London startup Sorted secures £1.65 million from Pi Labs to deploy AI and computer vision that help operators identify recyclable plastics.

1 May VideosurveillanceBaton Rouge Police Integrate AI Gun Detection Software

Baton Rouge police integrate ZeroEyes AI gun detection software into city cameras through a nearly $1 million public safety investment.

1 May Environmental MonitoringMassachusetts Expands Air Quality Monitoring with New Grant

Massachusetts awards a $775,000 grant to distribute over 200 free air sensors to underserved areas, expanding data collection for local policy.

1 May IoT NetworksAWS Expands LoRaWAN Support in Spain with Everynet Partnership

AWS expands IoT cloud connectivity in Spain via Everynet, allowing customers to link LoRaWAN devices to the cloud without on-premise servers.

1 May IoT NetworksUK Bans Weak IoT Device Passwords to Prevent Hacks

The UK implements a ban on weak default passwords for IoT devices, with non-compliant manufacturers facing fines up to £10 million.

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