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Perpignan Deploys 120,000 Smart Water Meters for Leak Detection

Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole (PMM) is deploying 120,000 smart water meters by 2026. The Kamstrup flowIQ 2200 meters, featuring acoustic leak detection and real-time monitoring capabilities, aim to preserve water resources and provide precise...

New Project (Full-Scale)EnergySmart GridDCCUK

DCC Begins 4G Smart Meter Hub Rollout for Energy Network in the UK

The Data Communications Company (DCC) has begun rolling out 4G communication hubs for Britain’s smart meters, with mass deployment set for summer 2025. This upgrade aims to future-proof the network as 2G/3G sunsets by late 2023. Suppliers will...

FundingBuilding EfficiencyNext SenseABP

Next Sense Raises €11.5M to Decarbonise Real Estate

Amsterdam-based Next Sense has secured €11.5M in Series A funding to scale its smart building platform globally. The round was co-led by ABP and ETF Partners, with support from Edge, SHAPE Capital, and Timeless Investments. Next Sense combines...

New Project (Full-Scale)WaterAclara TechnologiesBadger MeterUSA

NYC DEP Upgrades Water Metering: Transition from AMR to AMI

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has embarked on an ambitious program to upgrade 600,000 Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system to an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network. The modernization of water metering...

New Project (Pilot)Mobility and TrafficVideosurveillanceSoundvueAustralia

Wollongong Trials Australia’s First Noise Detection Cameras

Wollongong has launched an innovative trial to tackle hooning and vehicle noise pollution by deploying advanced noise detection cameras, marking Australia’s first initiative of this kind. Bayside in Sydney is also participating, targeting...

PolicyVideosurveillanceBriefcamCNILFrance

French Data Authority Challenges AI Surveillance Compliance

In December 2024, the French data protection authority, CNIL, issued a formal notice to the Ministry of the Interior regarding the use of BriefCam’s video surveillance software by police services. The action follows a November 2023 investigation,...

FundingWasteAMP RoboticsCongruent Ventures

AMP Robotics Raises $91M in Series D to Boost AI-Powered Waste Sorting

AMP Robotics has successfully raised $91 million in a Series D funding round led by Congruent Ventures, with significant participation from Sequoia Capital, XN, and other prominent investors. This capital injection should accelerate the expansion of...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficMaryland Department of TransportationNoTrafficUSA

Maryland Approves NoTraffic’s AI Traffic Platform for Statewide Rollout

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has authorized the statewide deployment of NoTraffic‘s AI-powered mobility platform to alleviate congestion and enhance traffic management. This decision follows successful implementations at...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringXcel EnergyPano AIUSA

Xcel Energy Enhances Wildfire Detection with Pano AI

Xcel Energy has partnered with Pano AI to deploy over 50 AI-enabled camera stations across nearly a dozen counties, including Garza, Cochran, and Yoakum, to enhance wildfire detection and prevention efforts. The cameras, equipped with 360-degree...

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