Smart City & Utility Industry News

FundingEnvironmental MonitoringPoint Nine CapitalHula EarthPoint Nine CapitalGermany

Hula Earth Secures €1.6M to Scale Biodiversity Monitoring Tech

Nov 18, 2024

Munich-based Hula Earth has raised €1.6 million in pre-seed funding to scale its biodiversity monitoring platform. Led by Point Nine Capital and supported by Climate Founders, Partners in Clime, WithEarth, and notable entrepreneurs, the startup...

New Project (Full-Scale)IoT NetworksStreet LightingINWITTIMItaly

INWIT and A2A Deploy 5G Small Cells on Lighting Poles in Milan

Nov 18, 2024

A partnership between INWIT, an Italian digital infrastructure company, and A2A Smart City, a subsidiary of A2A, aims to equip Milan’s smart city infrastructure with 5G small cells on a network of up to 1,000 light poles across the city. This...

New Project (Full-Scale)IoT NetworksSouthern California EdisonUSA

SCE Launches First Private 5G Network for U.S. Utilities

Nov 18, 2024

Southern California Edison (SCE) has launched the first private 5G field area network (FAN) for a U.S. utility, developed in partnership with Nokia. Leveraging Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum, the network aims to enhance...

Project ReportEnvironmental MonitoringGoogle

Google Expands AI-Based Flood Forecasting to Reach 100 Countries

Nov 18, 2024

Google is scaling its AI-driven riverine flood forecasting coverage to over 100 countries, reaching 700 million people. This expansion aims to provide governments, NGOs, and communities with accurate, real-time flood data, enhancing climate...

Upcoming projectWasteUSA

Boston Seeks Innovative Waste & Recycling Solutions Ahead of 2027

Nov 18, 2024

Boston is seeking innovative solutions for waste and recycling ahead of its 2027 contract expirations. The city’s Public Works Department has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input from startups, businesses, academic...

New Project (Pilot)Mobility and TrafficModaxoUSA

Chicago Pilots Bus and Bike Lane Safety with Modaxo

Nov 18, 2024

The City of Chicago has officially launched the Smart Streets Pilot program, an initiative leveraging camera technology to enforce parking and standing violations in bus and bike lanes. The program, led by Iowa-based Modaxo, aims to improve transit...

Mergers and AcquisitionsIoT and Smart City PlatformIoT NetworksINWITItaly

INWIT Finalizes Smart City Roma Acquisition

Nov 11, 2024

INWIT, Italy’s leading tower company, has finalized the acquisition of a controlling 52.08% stake in Smart City Roma, marking a pivotal move in its effort to deliver the ambitious Roma 5G project alongside Roma Capitale. The transaction, first...

Upcoming projectStreet LightingItaly

Modena to Launch Tender Targetting 100% Renewable Energy for Public Lighting

Nov 11, 2024

The Modena City Council has approved new guidelines to launch a public tender for the management of Modena’s public lighting and traffic light services. This initiative follows a court decision last year that annulled previous service...

New Project (Full-Scale)WasteMobility and TrafficConnexinUK

Southend Partners with Connexin to Enhance City Services with Smart Technology

Nov 11, 2024

Southend Council is reviewing planning applications for the installation of 27 new 36-foot masts in Westcliff and Chalkwell. Submitted by Hull-based firm Connexin, the project aims to connect mobile phones and an Internet of Things (IoT) network to...

FundingSmart GrideSmart SystemsTiLT Capital

eSmart Systems Raises €30M to Advance AI-Powered Grid Inspections

Nov 11, 2024

Norway’s eSmart Systems has secured €30M in funding to enhance its AI-driven solutions for inspecting and maintaining critical energy infrastructure. Led by TiLT Capital and with Quanta Services as a strategic partner, the investment aims to...