Smart City & Utility Industry News

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Itochu Joins Tainan Smart City Project, Aiming for $330M AI Contracts

Jul 18, 2024

Japanese trading house Itochu is joining a smart city project in Tainan, Taiwan, trialing AI systems for transportation and energy data management. Itochu won a USD 332,000 early-stage contract and aims to roll out systems by October. Collaborating...

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Maynilad Pilots AI Technology for Enhanced Leak Detection

Jul 10, 2024

Maynilad Water Services has announced its plan to pilot advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance pipe condition monitoring. The AI, called Infrawise, developed by Portugal-based AGS, will identify areas with a high likelihood of...

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Paris Pilots Dynamic EV Charging with Industry Partners

Jun 19, 2024

The City of Paris unveiled a prototype for dynamic inductive charging for electric vehicles in the 17th arrondissement, as a part of the European INCIT-EV program. This project, developed in collaboration with partners including Colas, Vedecom,...

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San José Pilots Curb Management with Umojo

Jun 12, 2024

The city of San José, California has teamed up with Umojo for a pilot project to enhance curb management, supported by a U.S. DOT Smart Grant. This project focuses on digitizing and optimizing curb space to improve urban traffic flow and mobility....

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Irish Forestry Group Pilots Advanced Biodiversity Monitoring Project

Jun 5, 2024

Ireland’s largest private forestry management group, Green Belt, will pilot a biodiversity monitoring project on a 22-hectare forest in Edgeworthstown, County Longford. The project aims to convert a commercially productive forest into a native,...

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Smart Street Data Project Launched in Cork to Enhance Urban Planning

May 29, 2024

Cork city has launched a smart street data pilot project to gather detailed insights into street usage and mobility patterns. This initiative, a collaboration among the Cork Smart Gateway, Cork City Council, Cork Business Association, and the VQ,...

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Paris and Cannes Test AI Surveillance Ahead of Olympics

May 15, 2024

As Paris prepares for the 2024 Summer Olympics, the city has rolled out AI-powered video surveillance, debuting during Taylor Swift’s concert and soon to be utilized at two Paris metro stations. This technology, designed to detect suspicious...

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Tallinn Pilots Hayden AI Automated Bus Lane and Bus Stop Enforcement

May 15, 2024

The City of Tallinn, Estonia, is partnering with Hayden AI to pilot its automated bus lane and bus stop enforcement platform. This initiative, part of Tallinn’s “Test in Tallinn” program, involves installing AI-powered cameras on...

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Nova Scotia Pilots FireScout’s AI-Powered Wildfire Detection

May 8, 2024

Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is testing AI-enhanced wildfire detection cameras through a pilot program in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia. This initiative involves three specialized cameras providing continuous...

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Carson City Upgrades Traffic Systems with AI Sensors 

May 1, 2024

Carson City, Nevada is enhancing its intersection infrastructure by incorporating Iteris‘ Vantage Apex hybrid sensors, which combine 1080p HD video and 4D radar with AI algorithms. These upgrades aim to improve the detection and analysis of...