Smart City & Utility Industry News

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)UAE

Dubai’s RTA Introduces LiDAR and Digital Twin Tech for Road Maintenance

Apr 9, 2025

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to improve road asset management and enhance digital twin platforms. The system aims to optimize maintenance strategies by providing...

Upcoming projectEnvironmental MonitoringSouth Korea

S. Korean Plans to Implement AI and IoT for Flood Risk Detection Ahead of Summer Season

Apr 9, 2025

The government has announced plans to establish a flood risk detection system using CCTV, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in preparation for the upcoming typhoon and heavy rain season. The Ministry of the...

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Corinex Secures $30 Million to Expand Grid Flexibility Solutions

Apr 9, 2025

Corinex, a provider of broadband over power lines (BPL)-based grid solutions, has raised $30 million in a funding round led by Energy Growth Momentum, with participation from Suma Capital and Adara Ventures. The investment should support the...

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Spain’s Hidroconta Supplies Over 100,000 Smart Water Devices in Recovery Plan

Apr 9, 2025

Spanish water meter company Hidroconta has delivered more than 100,000 smart water devices under the first phase of Spain’s PERTE economic recovery program. The initiative, launched in 2021, aims to modernize water infrastructure with digital...

New Project (Full-Scale)Street LightingCLI ServicesUSA

Boulder Approves $9.2 Million LED Streetlight Upgrade

Apr 9, 2025

The City of Boulder will replace 4,400 streetlights with energy-efficient LED fixtures in a $9.2 million project led by CLI Services a specialist in municipal LED conversions.. Funded primarily by the Community, Culture, Resilience, and Safety Tax,...

New ProductSmart CityPatriziaItaly

PATRIZIA Launches CiviSmart to Drive Italy’s Smart Urban Infrastructure

Apr 9, 2025

Global investment manager PATRIZIA has introduced CiviSmart, a new integrated platform for smart city infrastructure in Italy. The company combines three acquired operators—Ottima, Selettra, and Atlantico—into a unified national network...

New Project (Full-Scale)VideosurveillanceMobility and TrafficSAFEgroup AutomationAustralia

Adelaide Implements AI Cameras to Improve Traffic Flow and Safety

Apr 9, 2025

Adelaide has introduced AI-powered cameras to reduce traffic congestion and enhance road safety in key suburbs. The new system, a first for South Australia, has been installed in Penfield, Paradise, and Old Noarlunga. Developed by SAFEgroup...

Mergers and AcquisitionsEV ChargingEVSEEngieAustralia

EVSE Expands Australia-NZ Charging Network with ENGIE Acquisition

Apr 9, 2025

Sydney-based EV charging provider EVSE has broadened its network by acquiring ENGIE’s electric vehicle charging assets in Australia and New Zealand. The deal adds over 230 high-traffic locations, including major sites like Chadstone Shopping...

Upcoming projectWasteItaly

Drones to Monitor Illegal Waste Dumping in Ventimiglia

Apr 9, 2025

The Italian town of Ventimiglia will deploy seven drones to combat illegal waste dumping, funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Ecological Transition, aims to enhance waste...

New ProductEnvironmental MonitoringAxis Communications

Axis Communications Launches its First Environmental Sensors

Apr 9, 2025

Axis Communications has introduced two new indoor air quality sensors, the AXIS D6210 and AXIS D6310, designed to monitor pollutants, vaping, and smoking while measuring humidity and temperature. Both sensors were developed in-house to enhance air...