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11 Mar Mobility and TrafficBarcelona Pilots Hayden AI’s Cameras to Enhance Urban Bus Efficiency

Barcelona deploys Hayden AI cameras on four buses for a six-month pilot to detect lane obstructions and improve transit efficiency.

11 Mar WaterJacobs Secures $13.4 Million Cybersecurity Contract with U.S. Wastewater Utility

Jacobs wins a $13.4M operational technology cybersecurity deal with Virginia's HRSD utility, protecting systems serving 1.9M residents.

11 Mar WaterDaupler Secures $15M Series B Funding to Enhance Real-Time Emergency Response for Utilities

Kansas City based Daupler raises $15 million in Series B funding to advance its emergency response software for water and electric utilities.

11 Mar WasteCity of Messina Invests €1.7 Million in Tech-Driven Waste Management

Messina invests €1.76 million to install smart waste collection systems in condominiums, using digital tracking to improve residential recycling.

11 Mar Mobility and TrafficHong Kong Launches AI-Powered Traffic Management System Pilot

Hong Kong launches an HK$6.8M AI traffic pilot using 11 cameras across nine Kwun Tong streets to optimize light cycles and detect accidents.

11 Mar Environmental MonitoringItalian Firm I-am Acquires Agisco to Enhance Critical Infrastructure Monitoring and Security

Italian asset management firm I-am acquires Agisco, integrating IoT and structural monitoring tools to improve critical infrastructure safety.

5 Mar Mobility and TrafficPhoenix Launches New Parking Tool for Downtown Visitors

The City of Phoenix introduces ParkPHX, a web app offering real-time downtown parking data, EV charger locations, and advance reservations.

5 Mar Environmental MonitoringTorch Sensors Launches Solar-Powered Fire Detection System in Beta Phase

Torch Sensors pilots its solar fire detection system across three US regions, deploying up to 150 devices in Los Angeles starting in March 2025.

5 Mar Environmental MonitoringCalifornia Expands Mobile Air Quality Monitoring Program Statewide

California awards Aclima a $27 million contract to deploy sensor-equipped vehicles across 64 cities to map local air pollution levels.

5 Mar V2XMassachusetts Rolls Out Statewide V2X Pilot to Boost Grid Resilience and Clean Energy Integration

Massachusetts deploys 100 bidirectional EV chargers across the state to add 1.5 MW of storage capacity and balance grid demand.

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