Smart City & Utility Industry News

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringWaterArcadisHouston Public WorksUSA

Arcadis to Develop Digital Twin for Houston’s Water Distribution

Apr 3, 2024

Arcadis has announced a partnership with Houston Public Works to lead a $5.7 million project over three years, developing a digital twin and updates for Houston’s water distribution model. This project addresses the need for a more detailed...

New Project (Full-Scale)WaterSEWAUAE

Sharjah Advances Water Management with Smart Meters

Apr 3, 2024

In the UAE, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has installed 91,155 smart water meters across Sharjah as part of its plan to install 125,000 by 2024, enhancing the city’s water management. These smart meters improve...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringWaterGovernment Council of AndalusiaSpain

Andalusia Launches ‘Smart Water’ Management Center

Mar 27, 2024

The Government Council of Andalusia has approved the ‘Smart Water’ initiative, a new water resources management center in Seville, aimed at enhancing water management and governance through advanced technology, including artificial...

New Project (Full-Scale)Street LightingIoT NetworksTelefónica TechFerrovialSpain

Santiago de Compostela Launches Smart Lighting Initiative

Mar 27, 2024

Telefónica Tech, partnering with Ferrovial and Endesa X, will digitalize public lighting in Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Utilizing Telefónica Tech’s intelligent lighting solution, developed alongside Tellink, this initiative will...

New Project (Full-Scale)Street LightingSoeliaRTI Menowatt GEItaly

Italian City of Argenta Contracts Soelia Spa for Public Lighting

Mar 27, 2024

The Municipality of Argenta in Italy has signed a 21-year contract with Soelia Spa for public lighting management, promising over 60% energy savings and a €300,000 cost reduction. The project, worth over €4 million, involves transitioning to LED...

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Virgin Media O2 Boosts UK Mobile Coverage with Smart Poles

Mar 20, 2024

Virgin Media O2, along with Liberty Global, is deploying smart poles by its fibre network cabinets to boost mobile coverage in the UK. These poles use small cell technology and ‘digital electricity’ from the fibre network, avoiding conventional...

New Project (Full-Scale)WaterAECOMInfinitii aiCanada

City of Markham awards Smart Water Management Contract

Mar 20, 2024

Infinitii ai, in partnership with AECOM, has secured a contract with the Canadian City of Markham to implement its infinitii flowworks software for real-time data monitoring, collection, and analysis through 2024, with an option to extend until...

New Project (Full-Scale)Street LightingLum'ACTEE+France

Lum’ACTEE+ to Improve, Modernize Lighting in France

Mar 13, 2024

The program Lum’ACTEE+ is looking to upgrade between three and four million light fixtures across France with a €15 million fund for public lighting renovation. Following a previous allocation of €10 million assisting 9,100 communities, this...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringN5 SensorsUSA

Hawaii Installs AI Wildfire Sensors

Mar 13, 2024

Hawaii is deploying 80 beta N5 sensors for wildfire detection across the state, including Maui, to enhance wildfire response efforts, a move that comes after the deadly Lahaina fire of last August. These sensors, which can detect heat and...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficYunex TrafficAimsunUK

Tees Valley Bets on Digital Twin to Enhance Bus Traffic Flow

Mar 13, 2024

Yunex Traffic and Aimsun have partnered up to introduce a digital twin solution in Tees Valley, Northern England. The project is to enhance bus reliability and traffic management using simulation and data analytics for predictive traffic...