Smart City & Utility Industry News

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)Yunex TrafficUAE

Dubai Upgrades Traffic Signals with AI and Digital Twin Technology

Feb 25, 2025

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched an advanced traffic signal control system, integrating AI, predictive analytics, and digital twin technologies across major intersections.Yunex’s UTC-UX Fusion system aims to reduce...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficSEPTAHayden AIUSA

Philadelphia Parking Authority and SEPTA Partner with HaydenAI to Implement AI Cameras for Parking Enforcement

Feb 25, 2025

Starting in May, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) will deploy AI-powered cameras on 150 buses and over 20 trolleys to ticket vehicles illegally parked in bus lanes and at bus...

New Project (Full-Scale)IoT and Smart City PlatformPresightKazakhstan

Astana Partners with Presight for AI-Powered Smart City Project

Feb 20, 2025

The city of Astana has signed a $190 million, six-year agreement with Presight, a global leader in big data analytics and AI, to implement a smart city project. The initiative aims to digitize urban infrastructure, improve traffic management, and...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficSpain

Barcelona to Reduce Traffic Congestion by 20% with AI-Powered Smart Traffic Lights

Feb 20, 2025

Barcelona has announced a new initiative to deploy AI-driven smart traffic lights, aiming to cut traffic congestion by 20%. The project, part of the city’s 2025 Sustainable Mobility Plan, will use sensors and AI algorithms to adjust traffic light...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringSyneticaUSA

Cleveland Installs New Air Quality Sensors in High-Risk Areas

Feb 13, 2025

Cleveland’s Division of Air Quality has launched a new network of air quality sensors in neighborhoods identified as high-risk for pollution-related health issues. The sensors, part of the CLEANinCLE Air Quality Monitoring Dashboard, provide...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringSpire GlobalOroraTechCanada

Canadian Space Agency Awards $72 Million Contract for WildFireSat Mission

Feb 12, 2025

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded a $72 million contract, including taxes, to Spire Global to design and develop the WildFireSat mission. This initiative will create a dedicated satellite constellation to monitor active wildfires across...

New Project (Full-Scale)WaterPubliacquaItronItaly

Publiacqua Deploys Itron Smart Water Meters to Enhance Water Management in Tuscany

Feb 12, 2025

Publiacqua, the water utility serving 1.3 million residents across Tuscany, has announced a major modernization of its water network with the deployment of Itron’s Intelis® wSource™ smart water meters. This initiative is aimed at reducing...

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Meta Joins AI-Driven Water Conservation Initiative in Colorado River Basin

Feb 12, 2025

Meta has partnered with FIDO Tech to address water scarcity in the Colorado River Basin through an AI-powered project in Farmington, New Mexico. Meta is funding the deployment of FIDO’s AI technology to detect and reduce water leakage across...

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Ionna Launches Nationwide EV Charging Network to Rival Tesla

Feb 12, 2025

Ionna, a North Carolina-based joint venture backed by major automakers, has officially launched its new nationwide EV charging network, aiming to address one of the biggest challenges in the electric vehicle industry: accessible and reliable...

Public FundingNew Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficEconoliteMiovisionUSA

Palm Bay Receives $160,090 Grant for Smart Traffic Signal Synchronization

Feb 4, 2025

The City of Palm Bay has secured a $160,090 grant through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program to enhance traffic flow and reduce emissions by synchronizing traffic signals at key intersections. The project, part of the...