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20 Mar EnergyItron to Boost Grid Management with Elpis Squared Acquisition

Discover how Itron's acquisition of Elpis Squared for $35M improves Grid Edge Intelligence for better utility grid management.

13 Mar Smart CityValencia Invests €2.5M in Smart Tech for Small Municipalities

Valencia's €2.5M subsidy program aids small towns in smart city tech for better decision-making.

28 Feb Environmental MonitoringUS EPA Allocates $83 Million for Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring

The US EPA is allocating $83 million to expand air quality monitoring networks, addressing gaps in the two-thirds of US counties lacking equipment.

28 Feb IoT Networks€2M Boost for Connected’s Space NB-IoT Project

Portugal's Connected raises €2M in Pre-Seed funding to develop space-based NB-IoT connectivity for off-grid areas, planning tests by late 2024.

28 Feb WaterSimpliciti Acquires GreenCityzen for Environmental IoT Solutions

Aix-en-Provence SME Simpliciti acquires Marseille IoT firm GreenCityzen to broaden market reach across water, waste, and mobility sectors.

21 Feb Mobility and TrafficAtlantic City’s $1.4M Boost for License Plate Reader Network

Atlantic City secures $1.4 million to deploy 120 new automated license plate readers to help law enforcement tackle auto theft and other crimes.

14 Feb Street LightingPatrizia Acquires Major Stake in Atlantico

Patrizia acquires an 85% stake in Italian smart streetlight operator Atlantico, completing its €750 million US and European investment program.

14 Feb IoT NetworksNetmore Group Acquires Senet to Boost Global IoT Connectivity

Sweden's Netmore Group acquires US-based Senet to expand IoT network operations across 11 countries. The firm manages over 1 million devices.

14 Feb WasteBollegraaf Invests $12.8M in Greyparrot’s AI Recycling Tech

Dutch recycler Bollegraaf invests $12.8 million in UK startup Greyparrot to deploy computer vision and boost recycling operation efficiency.

14 Feb EV ChargingAmber Raises $29M for EV-to-Grid Expansion

Amber raises $29 million in Series C funding to expand vehicle-to-grid systems in Australia and automate EV charging to optimize renewable use.

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