Smart City & Utility Industry News

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Pamplona Tests AI-Powered Surveillance for Crowd Control and Emergency Alerts

Jun 5, 2025

Pamplona is trialing an AI-based surveillance system using municipal cameras to monitor crowd density and detect emergencies in public spaces. The solution developed by Copysan IA is part of the Smart Iruña Lab initiative, supported by the city...

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Smart Waste Management Pilot Launched at Colombo Shopping Center, Portugal

Jun 5, 2025

Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV), Veolia Portugal, and Colombo Shopping Center have introduced a pilot project called ‘Reciclar o Food Court’, combining technology and intelligent waste management. The initiative is part of SPV’s open innovation...

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Pearland Implements AI Traffic System to Improve Safety and Efficiency

May 28, 2025

Pearland, Texas, has deployed NoTraffic’s AI-powered mobility platform at 12 key intersections to enhance traffic flow and road safety. The city plans to expand the system to 15 more locations to address growing congestion. As one of the...

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Hannover Region Begins Autonomous Bus Pilot in Mixed Traffic

May 26, 2025

The Hannover Region has launched a pilot project testing an autonomous electric bus in Burgdorf. The Karsan Autonomous e-Atak, an 8-meter vehicle equipped with Adastec’s Level-4 automation technology, will operate on a 7-kilometer route in mixed...

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Albuquerque to Test Noise Cameras in New Pilot Program

May 15, 2025

Speed cameras are already in place across the metro, but Albuquerque’s efforts to implement a noise-monitoring system for loud vehicles have faced delays for years. Now, the city plans to restart the initiative with a new company. The issue of...

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AT&T and Vodafone Expand IoT Connectivity Across U.S. and Europe

May 15, 2025

O2 Telefónica, in partnership with 5G Synergiewerk, has begun rolling out 5G-equipped smart streetlights across Germany’s 25 largest cities, starting in 2025. The project aims to enhance mobile coverage in high-traffic urban areas and event...

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Smart Water Tanks Installed in Telford to Reduce Flood Risk

May 5, 2025

Shropshire Council’s River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) has introduced smart water tanks to help manage flooding risks. A 10,000-litre tank has been installed at Rheinmetall BAE Systems in Telford, using...

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Expanded Smart Camera Initiative Enhances Safety in Downtown Cleveland

May 1, 2025

Four new smart cameras have been installed at North Coast Harbor as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety in the city. This follows the introduction of similar AI-equipped cameras in Public Square and Playhouse Square last year. The cameras,...

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Peachtree Corners Collaborates with BizzTech on AI-Driven Digital Twin for Smart City Development

Apr 29, 2025

Peachtree Corners has partnered with BizzTech, an AI-powered Metaverse platform provider, to develop a photorealistic digital twin of its downtown area. The project aims to enhance urban planning, public safety, and sustainability through real-time...

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Mannheim Trials AI-Powered Cleaning Robot in Public Parks

Apr 29, 2025

Mannheim is trialing an autonomous cleaning robot developed by German startup Angsa Robotics to improve maintenance in public green spaces. The robot is being tested in a six-month pilot project led by Stadtraumservice Mannheim at locations...