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

Oct 11, 2023

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....

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San Diego Targets Sewage Odors with New Air Sensors

Oct 11, 2023

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...

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Sarthe’s Launches a €2.5M LoRaWAN Digital Upgrade

Oct 4, 2023

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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SWEPCO Launches Smart Meter Upgrade in Louisiana

Oct 4, 2023

Southwestern Electric Power Co (SWEPCO) is initiating a two-year program to install 234,000 smart meters across north and central Louisiana, starting in the Shreveport-Bossier City area in October. These smart meters, replacing outdated ones, should...

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ATCO Leads Alberta’s Smart Meter Upgrade

Oct 4, 2023

Alberta utility ATCO, with Canadian government support, is leading grid modernization projects in Alberta, Canada, installing advanced metering and management systems. The initiatives involve deploying 230,000 smart meters in 190 communities to...

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Snohomish Launches ‘Connect Up’ Smart Meters Program

Oct 4, 2023

Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) in the state of Washington has initiated a three-year ‘Connect Up’ program to install 373,000 electricity and water smart meters, comprising 350,000 electricity meters and 23,000 water meters across...

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SPIE Acquires Majority of Réseaux Environnement

Oct 4, 2023

French digital services company SPIE has acquired 85% of Réseaux Environnement, bolstering its presence in electrical distribution networks and public lighting in France, specifically in energy networks, heating networks, and Smart City domains in...

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New Orleans Boosts Streetcar Safety with AI Technology

Oct 4, 2023

New Orleans has incorporated AI technology to enhance traffic safety around its streetcar lines through a collaborative effort between the Regional Transit Authority, the Department of Public Works, NoTraffic, and Blackstar Diversified Enterprises....

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Rogers and SpaceX Launch Wildfire Detection Initiative in BC

Oct 4, 2023

Canadian communications and media company Rogers has collaborated with SpaceX and Pano AI to implement advanced wildfire detection technology in British Columbia. Utilizing Swarm, SpaceX’s Internet-of-Things connectivity service, Rogers will...

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Europe’s Largest Solar Highway Lighting Project Completed

Sep 29, 2023

Novéa Energies, in collaboration with Direction Interdépartementale des Routes Nord, Citeos, Berim Hexa Ingénierie, and Groupe Ragni, has completed the largest European solar highway lighting project. Over 230 solar lamps were installed along 7...