Smart City & Utility Industry News

PartnershipIoT NetworksEnergyMemphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)NOkiaUSA

Memphis Utility Deploys First Standalone Private 5G Network with Nokia

Jul 22, 2025

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW), the largest three-service municipal utility in the U.S., has selected Nokia to deploy the country’s first standalone private 5G wireless network for a municipal utility. The network will support MLGW’s grid...

New Project (Pilot)Mobility and TrafficHungary

Hungary Pilots AI Traffic Monitoring with Smart Motorway Project

Jul 16, 2025

An 800‑meter AI-enabled traffic monitoring system has been activated on the M1–M7 motorway near Budaörs, developed by Magyar Közút Nonprofit Zrt. and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) as part of the...

New Project (Pilot)Mobility and TrafficEnvironmental MonitoringSoramaBettairSpain

Barcelona launches AI pilots to tackle traffic noise pollution

Jul 16, 2025

Barcelona will launch two pilot projects in late 2025 to address urban noise pollution caused by traffic, which accounts for 85% of the city’s noise levels. Supported by the Barcelona Innova Mobility Lab initiative—led by the city council in...

FundingIoT NetworksEmergent ConnextUSA

Emergent Connext Raises $5M to Expand Rural IoT Network Across the U.S

Jul 16, 2025

Plano-based Emergent Connext, a rural IoT network operator and solutions integrator, has secured $5 million in seed funding to accelerate the rollout of its connectivity infrastructure across underserved areas in the U.S. The round drew over 20...

PartnershipNew Project (Full-Scale)WaterPortsmouth WaterCappaghUK

Portsmouth Water Awards £136.5m AMP8 Contracts to Cappagh for Infrastructure Upgrades

Jul 16, 2025

Portsmouth Water has selected infrastructure and utilities contractor Cappagh to deliver two major AMP8 contracts valued at £136.5 million, following a competitive tender process. Covering the period from 2025 to 2030, with potential extension to...

New Project (Full-Scale)EnergyEnvelioGermany

E.ON Deploys Digital Twin to Support Germany’s Energy Transition

Jul 16, 2025

E.ON, Germany’s largest distribution grid operator, has completed the deployment of a digital twin across its network, virtually mapping over 700,000 kilometres of grid infrastructure. Developed on a central data platform using smart grid software...

Upcoming projectMobility and TrafficSevilla TechParkSpain

Sevilla TechPark Advances Smart Mobility with Digital Platform Initiatives

Jul 16, 2025

Sevilla TechPark is launching three digital initiatives aimed at improving mobility and sustainability within the innovation district. Backed by €3.53 million under the eCitySevilla program and the Feder Andalucía 2021-2027 fund, the initiatives...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficKelias MovilidadSpain

Spain Activates its Animal-Related Road Accidents Prevention Solution

Jul 16, 2025

Spain’s Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT), in collaboration with the Spanish Road Association (AEC), has introduced a new set of technological and infrastructure-based measures aimed at reducing traffic accidents caused by animals. The...

Upcoming projectWaterKuwait

Kuwait to Launch Tender for Nationwide Smart Water Meter Rollout

Jul 8, 2025

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has added a public tender for smart water meters to its 2025 procurement plan. The project includes the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of smart meters and associated...

PartnershipMobility and TrafficWazeMexico

Puebla Partners with Waze to Improve Real-Time Traffic Management

Jul 8, 2025

The City of Puebla in Mexico has joined the Waze for Cities program to enhance traffic management through real-time data exchange. As part of the initiative, the local government will report road closures due to construction or incidents, while...