Smart City & Utility Industry News

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficHayden AIUSA

Culver CityBus Introduces Automated Enforcement with Hayden AI to Enhance Transit and Safety

Mar 24, 2025

Culver CityBus has implemented an automated enforcement program using Hayden AI’s perception technology to monitor bus and bike lanes, as well as bus stops. The initiative aims to improve transit reliability, reduce delays, and enhance road...

New Project (Full-Scale)WasteVeoliaAustralia

Veolia to Build Advanced Recycling Facility in ACT Under €67 Million Contract

Mar 24, 2025

Veolia has secured a €67 Million (AUD $109 million) contract to construct, operate, and maintain a new materials recovery facility (MRF) in Hume, ACT. The facility is expected to process up to 115,000 tonnes of mixed recyclables annually, reducing...

New Project (Full-Scale)VideosurveillanceFinatech GroupAlomra GroupMorocco

Rabat to Install 4,000 AI Surveillance Cameras by End of 2025

Mar 24, 2025

The city of Rabat is launching an ambitious urban security and smart city initiative with the deployment of 4,000 AI-powered surveillance cameras equipped with facial recognition technology by the end of 2025. The project, aimed at strengthening...

New Project (Full-Scale)WasteVideosurveillanceVizziaFrance

Vénissieux to Install Vizzia Smart Cameras to Combat Illegal Dumping

Mar 24, 2025

The city of Vénissieux in France is implementing a new system to tackle illegal waste dumping. Starting late March, six smart cameras will be installed in key locations to identify offenders. The solution brought by Vizzia follows a 2024 citizen...

New Project (Full-Scale)WaterSuezUK

SUEZ Opens New Smart Operations Centre in Maidenhead for Water Meter Monitoring

Mar 24, 2025

SUEZ has launched a new Smart Operations Centre (SOC) in Maidenhead, UK, to enhance real-time monitoring of smart water meters. The facility will collect and analyse data to help water utilities detect leaks, track consumption, and optimise network...

New Project (Full-Scale)Street LightingSpain

Candeleda Upgrades Street Lighting with €1 Million Investment

Mar 20, 2025

Candeleda has begun a €1 million street lighting modernization project, funded by the DUS 5000 program under the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge. The initiative aims to replace 1,205 outdated light fixtures with...

New Project (Full-Scale)EV ChargingStreet Lightingchar.gyUK

Liverpool Expands On-Street EV Charging Network to Boost Accessibility

Mar 20, 2025

Liverpool City Council has announced plans to install 300 new on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging points, targeting areas without off-street parking. This initiative, led by London-based charging provider char.gy, will expand the city’s...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringCaltechUSA

Altadena Launches Air Quality Monitoring Network Post-Fire

Mar 20, 2025

Following the Eaton fire, a new air quality monitoring network has been deployed in Altadena and surrounding areas to track airborne dust during debris removal and rebuilding efforts. The project, named PHOENIX (Post-fire airborne Hazard Observation...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringGoogle

Google Deploys AI-Powered FireSat Satellite for Enhanced Wildfire Monitoring

Mar 18, 2025

Google has launched the first satellite of its FireSat constellation, designed to detect and track wildfires using artificial intelligence (AI). The satellite, part of a planned network of over 50 units, aims to provide high-resolution imagery...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficSynapsiaBold TechnologiesUAE

Italian Firm Secures $2.5 Billion Deal with UAE’s Bold Technologies for AI-Powered Urban Management

Mar 15, 2025

Synapsia, an Italian company specializing in AI-driven solutions, has signed a $2.5 billion agreement with UAE-based Bold Technologies to develop an advanced urban management platform for Abu Dhabi. The deal, finalized on March 3, focuses on...