Sydney Selects SCS Schréder To Deploy Citywide Network Of Next-Generation Urban Sensors

The City of Sydney has awarded SCS Schréder a contract to install and operate a network of next-generation smart city sensors across more than 30 strategic locations, marking one of Australia’s first large-scale, lighting-integrated sensor deployments. The project represents a major expansion of Sydney’s data-driven urban management capabilities and reinforces the city’s long-term smart city agenda.

Multimodal Sensors Integrated Into Existing Lighting Assets

According to the announcement from SCS Schréder, the company will roll out an integrated sensing service developed in partnership with EdgeMachines that leverages a new generation of intelligent, multimodal sensors that that integrate seamlessly into existing lighting infrastructure to provide accurate, real-time insights for planning, safety and urban management.

These sensors connect directly through Zhaga-D4i plug-and-play interfaces, enabling seamless installation on Sydney’s existing street lighting infrastructure. This approach reduces deployment cost and eliminates the need for standalone mounting structures, an increasingly common strategy in mature smart-city markets. All devices will operate on Schréder EXEDRA, the company’s cloud-based lighting and IoT management system. The platform’s open architecture allows third-party data ingestion and API-based integration with municipal systems.