Smart City & Utility Industry News

Upcoming projectMobility and TrafficThe UK Department for Transport (DfT)UK

UK Transport Department to Develop Crisis Response Digital Twin

May 8, 2025

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking suppliers to develop a digital twin platform aimed at improving crisis response for transport disruptions. The Crisis Response and Resilience Digital Twin (CRDT), valued at £500,000 (excluding VAT),...

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Veolia Acquires Full Control of Water Technologies and Solutions from CDPQ

May 7, 2025

Veolia has agreed to acquire CDPQ’s 30% stake in Water Technologies and Solutions (WTS), gaining full ownership of the business. The move aims to enhance value creation, streamline operations, and achieve additional cost synergies of around €90...

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Safety21 Acquires Cross Control to Expand Smart Road Solutions

May 7, 2025

Safety21, an Italian software provider specializing in Smart Road and Smart City solutions, has completed the full acquisition of Cross Control, an Italian company focused on image detection, traffic violation validation, and enforcement services...

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Corona Invests $4M in Smart Traffic Management System

May 5, 2025

The City of Corona, California, has signed a $4 million contract with Iteris, a traffic technology firm, to upgrade its mobility infrastructure. The project will focus on optimizing 100 key intersections using real-time data and advanced sensors to...

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UK Smart Meter Network to Undergo Major Upgrade

May 5, 2025

The Data Communications Company (DCC) has awarded contracts to IBM UK, CGI, Netcompany, and Vodafone to modernize Britain’s smart meter network. The upgrade follows an 18-month competitive procurement process aimed at improving cost efficiency and...

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Smart Water Tanks Installed in Telford to Reduce Flood Risk

May 5, 2025

Shropshire Council’s River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) has introduced smart water tanks to help manage flooding risks. A 10,000-litre tank has been installed at Rheinmetall BAE Systems in Telford, using...

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Expanded Smart Camera Initiative Enhances Safety in Downtown Cleveland

May 1, 2025

Four new smart cameras have been installed at North Coast Harbor as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety in the city. This follows the introduction of similar AI-equipped cameras in Public Square and Playhouse Square last year. The cameras,...

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MTA New York Subways to Use AI Cameras for Subway Safety Monitoring

May 1, 2025

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) plans to implement AI-powered cameras to identify unusual behavior in New York City’s subway system. The technology will analyze security footage in real time to alert authorities but will not use...

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Replenysh Raises Series A Funding to Strengthen Circular Supply Chain Solutions

May 1, 2025

Replenysh, a tech-driven material recovery platform, has secured Series A funding led by M13, with participation from Incite, Kindred Ventures, Floodgate Fund, and strategic angel investors. The investment will accelerate the company’s efforts to...

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Peachtree Corners Collaborates with BizzTech on AI-Driven Digital Twin for Smart City Development

Apr 29, 2025

Peachtree Corners has partnered with BizzTech, an AI-powered Metaverse platform provider, to develop a photorealistic digital twin of its downtown area. The project aims to enhance urban planning, public safety, and sustainability through real-time...