Smart City & Utility Industry News

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringVideosurveillanceALERTWestUniversity of OregonUSA

AI Cameras Boost Wildfire Response in Western U.S.

May 8, 2024

Firefighters in the western U.S. now have a new AI-assisted camera network called ALERTWest, developed by the University of Oregon’s Oregon Hazard Lab and partners. This network, spanning about 1,200 cameras, provides early wildfire detection...

New Project (Pilot)Environmental MonitoringVideosurveillanceFireScoutCanada

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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Châlons Agglo Deploys Connected Water Meters

May 1, 2024

In France, Châlons Agglo is implementing connected water meters across its municipalities to eliminate the need for manual readings by personnel. Similar to the Linky and Gazpar meters for electricity and gas, these water meters can be monitored...

New Project (Full-Scale)WaterItronAustralia

Australian Council partner with Itron to Enhance Water System 

May 1, 2024

The Cairns Regional Council in Queensland, Australia, is expanding its partnership with Itron, Inc. to modernize its water distribution system. This collaboration involves deploying Itron’s Intelis® wSource NB-IoT water meters and Temetra®...

FundingWasteSorted

London AI Startup Raises £1.65M for Advanced Recycling Tech 

May 1, 2024

Sorted, an AI-driven waste management startup based in London, has secured £1.65 million in seed funding from Pi Labs to improve recycling processes through enhanced material sorting. The investment will bolster Sorted’s development and business...

New Project (Full-Scale)VideosurveillanceZeroEyesUSA

Baton Rouge Police Integrate AI Gun Detection Software 

May 1, 2024

The Baton Rouge Police Department has enhanced its digital surveillance system by integrating AI-based gun detection and situational awareness software, ZeroEyes, into existing city cameras. This technology, part of the Page/Rice Public Safety...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringPurple AirUSA

Massachusetts Expands Air Quality Monitoring with New Grant

May 1, 2024

Massachusetts announced a $775,000 grant to enhance air quality monitoring across the state. This initiative will involve adding PurpleAir sensors, which are cost-effective and less intrusive compared to the traditional monitoring stations. More...

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AWS Expands LoRaWAN Support in Spain with Everynet Partnership

May 1, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has extended its cloud connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) devices in Spain through a public LoRaWAN network, in partnership with Everynet. This service should enables AWS customers to seamlessly connect their LoRaWAN...

PolicyIoT NetworksOtherUK

UK Bans Weak IoT Device Passwords to Prevent Hacks 

May 1, 2024

The UK has implemented a law prohibiting IoT manufacturers from setting weak default passwords like “admin” or “12345” to bolster cybersecurity. This move aims to avert incidents like the 2016 Mirai hack, where poor password...

Public FundingMobility and TrafficItaly

Lombardy Region Opens €25 Million Smart Mobility Initiative 

May 1, 2024

The Lombardy Region has launched a funding opportunity titled ‘Smart Mobility Data Driven’ call, allocating €25 million to foster innovative mobility solutions. Public administrations and entities selected in Phase 1 can apply by June...