Smart City & Utility Industry News

FundingWasteRecycle Track Systems (RTS)Edison Partners

Recycle Track Systems Secures $40 Million to Boost AI-Driven Waste Management Solutions

Jan 27, 2025

Recycle Track Systems (RTS), a specialist in waste and recycling management innovation, has raised over $40 million in a recent funding round to advance its AI-powered technologies. The investment, led by Edison Partners with participation from...

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GWF and Microsoft Partner to Save Millions of Liters of Water with AI Technology

Jan 27, 2025

GWF, a company specializing in high-quality mechanical, ultrasonic, and radar metering and measurement devices for the water sector, has partnered with Microsoft to implement GWF BALANCE, an AI-driven solution aimed at reducing water losses in...

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Villajoyosa Implements Smart Cameras and Sensors for Real-Time Data Collection

Jan 24, 2025

The municipality of Villajoyosa, located in Alicante, Spain, has installed 18 smart cameras and sensors across key areas as part of its Smart City Master Plan. The initiative, which began in June 2024 with the deployment of an antenna network, aims...

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Encycle and Itron Partner to Enhance Energy Management and Grid Stability

Jan 24, 2025

Encycle Technologies, an expert in HVAC optimization, has announced a strategic collaboration with Itron. The partnership aims to enhance grid reliability and reduce energy consumption during peak demand periods by integrating advanced analytics and...

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Kalamazoo Approves $2 Million for Smart Water Meters to Enhance Efficiency

Jan 24, 2025

The city of Kalamazoo in the US has allocated $2 million for the purchase of advanced smart water meters. The new Neptune meters, which provide near real-time data, will help detect leaks and optimize water usage for both the city and its...

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ABB Acquires Sensorfact to Expand Digital Energy Management Solutions

Jan 24, 2025

Zurich-based ABB Group, known for its expertise in electrification and automation, has announced its acquisition of Sensorfact, a Utrecht-based energy management company. The deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, aims to enhance...

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Almaviva Launches Almaviva Bluebit to Drive Digital Transformation in Water Resource Management

Jan 24, 2025

Italian Almaviva Group has established Almaviva Bluebit, a new company focused on advancing digital transformation in the water resource management sector. The initiative consolidates the Group’s expertise and offerings into a single entity,...

FundingWaterStormHarvesterUK

AI-driven Water Management Software Startup StormHarvester Secures a $10.2M Investment

Jan 24, 2025

Dublin-based software company StormHarvester has announced a $10.2 million investment to fuel its growth and international expansion. The funding, provided by YFM Equity Partners and Emerald Technology Ventures, will support the company’s plans to...

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ENAPI Raises €7.5M to Simplify EV Charging Infrastructure

Jan 24, 2025

German mobility startup ENAPI has secured €7.5 million in Seed funding to advance its centralized software platform for electric vehicle (EV) charging. The investment, led by Voyager Ventures, follows a €2.5 million pre-seed round, bringing the...

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Lacroix and Purecontrol Partner to Enhance Wastewater Management

Jan 24, 2025

Lacroix, a manufacturer of local telemetry systems, and Purecontrol, a developer of intelligent industrial automation software, have formed a partnership to try to improve wastewater management. The collaboration was announced at the Carrefour des...