Smart City & Utility Industry News

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Reus Installs Air Quality and Noise Sensors for Low Emission Zone

Jul 18, 2024

The Reus City Council has begun installing sensors to measure air quality and noise in ten locations around the city as part of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) project. This initiative aims to improve public health and combat climate change by reducing...

FundingMobility and TrafficV2XSpoke SafetyBrembo

Brembo Invests in Spoke Safety for V2X Technology

Jul 18, 2024

Brembo, an Italian manufacturer of automotive parts that most notably produces brakes and rims has invested an undisclosed amount in Spoke Safety, a US startup specializing in V2X digital communication technologies between vehicles and the road...

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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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Wellington Launches Underground Infrastructure Data Platform

Jul 18, 2024

A data platform to map Wellington’s underground pipes and cables was launched, promising significant savings for infrastructure organizations. The Underground Asset Register for Wellington aims to centralize and digitize data from various...

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Valencia Advances Smart City Initiatives

Jul 10, 2024

The City Council of València awarded Urbiotica the contract for the second phase of its smart parking project. In collaboration with Pavapark, 2,000 new parking sensors will be installed, integrating with the city’s VLCi Smart City platform. This...

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Greece Launches National Wildfire Monitoring System

Jul 10, 2024

Greece’s Ministry of Digital Governance has announced a €20 million investment in a wildfire management system using OroraTech’s technology. The project includes four thermal satellites and ground systems to monitor wildfires across...

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Zaragoza Unveils Its Smart City Budget

Jul 10, 2024

The city of Zaragoza, that recently announced a smart street lighting project, is set to invest approximately 70 million euros for the period up to 2030, with potential public-private partnerships and European funding to support its smart city...

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San Diego Police Install Smart Streetlight Cameras

Jul 10, 2024

San Diego Police Department (SDPD) will install surveillance-equipped streetlights and automated license plate readers (ALPR) in Hillcrest and other areas ahead of the Pride festival. This initiative involves expanding the existing “Smart...

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Kodifly Raises $750K to Enhance AI-Driven Infrastructure Management

Jul 10, 2024

Kodifly, a Hong Kong-based tech company, has secured $750K from Laidlaw Scholars Ventures to advance its AI solutions for infrastructure management. Founded in 2021 by former Laidlaw Scholars Henry Wong and Muhammad Saad Shahid Anwel, Kodifly uses...

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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...