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17 Jan IoT NetworksSateliot’s secures €6M for 5G IoT Nanosatellite Network

Spain's Sateliot secures 6 million euros from Banco Santander to fund its 5G IoT nanosatellite network, aiming to launch 64 satellites in 18 months.

17 Jan Mobility and TrafficAlexandria Launches $14.5M Adaptive Traffic Signal Project

Alexandria, Virginia, installs $14.5 million in adaptive traffic signals to dynamically adjust lights, reduce delays, and optimize real-time flow.

10 Jan WaterBadger Meter Boosts Remote Water Monitoring with Acquisition

Badger Meter acquires remote water monitoring hardware and software from Trimble to expand real-time monitoring for water and wastewater systems.

10 Jan WaterABB Expands Smart Water Management with Real Tech Acquisition

ABB acquires Canadian firm Real Tech to expand its smart water management portfolio with real-time optical sensors and AI-driven monitoring tools.

10 Jan EV ChargingGlobal EV Charging Sector Setbacks: UK and US Miss Targets

US public EV charging installations fall 76% below forecasts for 2023, while the UK misses its targets for motorway service area chargers.

10 Jan Environmental Monitoring2024 Urban Heat Island Mapping Program: Applications Open

In the US, applications are open through January 31 for the 2024 Urban Heat Island mapping program to track neighborhood hot spots with car…

10 Jan EV ChargingBT is Transforming Street Cabinets into EV Chargers across the UK

BT launches a pilot program to convert around 60,000 old street cabinets into EV chargers across the UK to address infrastructure scarcity.

3 Jan Energy€80 Million Loan for Modernizing Romania’s Electrical Network

The EBRD lends €80 million to Delgaz Grid to upgrade north-eastern Romania's power network, funding 272,000 smart meters and cutting CO2 emissions.

3 Jan Mobility and TrafficSafety21 Acquires iMoi to Enhance Urban Security & Road Safety

In Italy, Safety21 completely acquires urban security startup iMoi to expand its public administration tools and AI-based road safety services.

3 Jan Mobility and TrafficMadrid Partners with Kapsch to Halve Bus Traffic Times

Kapsch TrafficCom installs 62 traffic light controllers in Madrid, cutting a key hospital bus route time from 50 minutes to under 30.

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