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FundingBuilding EfficiencyRunwiseMenlo Ventures

Runwise Raises $55 Million to Expand Smart Building Technology

Runwise, a provider of smart building operating systems, has secured $55 million in a Series B funding round led by Menlo Ventures. New investors, including MassMutual Ventures, Nuveen Real Estate, Multiplier Capital, and Munich Re Ventures,...

New Project (Pilot)Building EfficiencyLamarr.AIMichigan CentralUSA

Drone Pilot Launched to Improve Energy Efficiency in Detroit Buildings

A new drone inspection pilot program has been launched in Detroit to assess municipal buildings for energy efficiency improvements. The initiative, led by Lamarr.AI in collaboration with Michigan Central and Newlab, is supported by Michigan’s...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringAlmavivae-GEOSItaly

New Satellite Data Platform to Aid Rome’s Urban Management

Rome’s Digital Transformation Department has awarded a three-year contract to a consortium led by Almaviva, including e-GEOS, Intellera Consulting, Geosystems, and Tecninf. The project should enhance the city’s geospatial data systems,...

New Project (Full-Scale)IoT and Smart City PlatformMobility and TrafficSpain

Manises Implements Smart City Platform to Enhance Municipal Services

Manises City Council has launched a Smart City platform to modernize urban management through sensor technology. The system provides real-time data on environmental conditions, building occupancy, and parking availability. The platform features an...

New Project (Full-Scale)VideosurveillanceSmart CityEricssonSPIEFrance

Istres Implements Private 5G Network for Smart City Enhancements

The French city of Istres has launched a private 5G network to improve public safety and urban operations. The project, developed in collaboration with Ericsson, Spie, and Unitel, aims to enhance emergency response through advanced video...

New Project (Full-Scale)Street LightingVideosurveillanceJuganuBrasil

Salvador in Brazil, to Install Smart Lighting System with 5G and Wi-Fi

The city of Salvador, capital of Bahia, Brazil, will install 400 smart streetlights equipped with 5G connectivity, cameras, and Wi-Fi. The project, funded by a €5.4 million (R$30 million) budget from public lighting fees, aims to improve urban...

PartnershipWaterSevern TrentSuezUK

Severn Trent Tests Suez’s SewerBalls to Improve Sewer Monitoring

Severn Trent is trialling a new sensor-based technology called SewerBall® to detect issues in sewer pipes up to three times faster than traditional methods. Developed by French company SUEZ, the floating devices contain sensors that monitor...

PartnershipV2XMobility and TrafficArizona Commerce AuthorityDelaware Department of TransportationUSA

Verizon’s V2X Platform Gains Partners for Connected Vehicle Tech

Verizon’s Edge Transportation Exchange, a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication platform, has secured partnerships with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Rutgers University, and Volkswagen...

Mergers and AcquisitionsV2XMobility and TrafficQualcommAutotalks

Qualcomm Acquires Autotalks to Expand V2X Technology

Qualcomm Technologies has completed its acquisition of Autotalks, a specialist in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication solutions. The move aims to strengthens Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis portfolio with production-ready V2X...

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