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New Project (Full-Scale)WaterSevern TrentKrakenUK

Severn Trent and Kraken Forge AI Water Management Solutions

UK-based water utility, Severn Trent, is teaming up with Kraken, originally an energy-focused software provider now branching out, to refine the service experience for its 4.6 million customers. This partnership will infuse AI into customer...

Mergers and AcquisitionsEV ChargingLandis+GyrThundergrid

Landis+Gyr Acquires Thundergrid to Boost EV Solutions in Australasia

Switzerland’s Landis+Gyr, an integrated energy management solutions provider, has acquired New Zealand’s EV infrastructure firm, Thundergrid. This move aligns with Landis+Gyr’s strategy to expand EV solutions in Australia and New Zealand,...

New Project (Full-Scale)VideosurveillanceSouth Korea

Seoul to Launch Advanced Crowd-Detection System

Following last year’s tragic crowd crush in Seoul that resulted in nearly 160 deaths, the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to bolster surveillance. Beginning October 27, a crowd-detecting system, consisting of high-definition CCTV with over 2...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringComEdAclimaUSA

ComEd Launches Air-Quality Portal with Aclima in Bronzeville

ComEd, (Commonwealth Edison Company) in collaboration with climate tech specialist Aclima, has initiated an online air-quality portal providing hyperlocal air quality and greenhouse gas data for Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. Developed under...

New Project (Full-Scale)EnergyRhode Island EnergyUSA

Rhode Island Launches $153M Smart Meter Upgrade

Island Energy has received approval to deploy around 525,000 smart electricity meters over three years, following a nod from the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission. This rollout, aimed at modernizing the state’s energy infrastructure, will...

FundingEnergyAmperon

Amperon Raises $20M for AI Energy Analytics

Amperon, a US-based AI-driven platform specializing in grid data analytics and electricity forecasting, has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round led by Energize Capital. The investment will support Amperon’s transition to a comprehensive...

New Project (Full-Scale)EnergyWaterTipmontLandis+Gyr

Tipmont and Landis+Gyr to Enhance Utility Grids in the Midwest

Tipmont, the Indiana’s electric utility company, will use Landis+Gyr’s Revelo meters for grid management and member engagement. This involves installing a Gridstream RF Mesh IP network for 30,000+ advanced meters. The aim is to provide granular...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringVideosurveillanceAustin EnergyPano AIUSA

Austin Adopts AI for Wildfire Detection: A High-Tech Safety Initiative

Austin City Council has approved the use of the Pano AI system by Austin Energy to enhance wildfire detection and response. This system incorporates ultra-high-definition, 360-degree cameras equipped with artificial intelligence to detect wildfires....

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringUSA

San Diego Targets Sewage Odors with New Air Sensors

Diego County is installing AQMesh sensors in South Bay, particularly near the Tijuana River Valley, after complaints of unpleasant odors from sewage spills. These monitors will detect and measure dangerous air pollutants, aiding in understanding and...

New Project (Full-Scale)IoT NetworksSartelFrance

Sarthe’s Launches a €2.5M LoRaWAN Digital Upgrade

Sartel, an Axione group subsidiary specializing in digital development, in partnership with Sarthe Numérique, is deploying a LoRaWAN network in the french department of Sarthe as part of a broader digital enhancement initiative aimed at creating...

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