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AI & Computer Vision

Crowded exhibition hall at Intertraffic with attendees walking between branded booths, purple carpeting, and indoor trees. Intertraffic 2026: Key Insights from the Event Floor 13/03/2026
Satellite view of a rural landscape with a green pixelated data overlay covering buildings and roads. How AI-Powered Satellite Data, Can Increase Sustainability at Major Events like Olympics 27/02/2026
Aerial night view of a traffic roundabout with green digital bounding boxes and motion paths tracking vehicles. From Cameras to Insights: VisionAI Transforms Motorway Operations 04/12/2025
Digital illustration of the letters AI over a pink glowing brain on a blue circuit board background. Why is GenAI failing? 04/09/2025
Security camera overlaying a street view with AI bounding boxes and labels identifying pedestrians and a motorcycle. New Orleans Turns to AI for Major Events Like Super Bowl 26/06/2025
Quadrotor drone flying in front of a thermal heat map of a residential house on a white grid background. Drones + AI: Building Efficiency’s Power Couple 19/06/2025
Large Viva Technology 2025 banner on a geodesic dome building with attendees walking past a metal fence in Paris. VivaTech 2025: Where AI Took Center Stage – But Is It Too Much? 16/06/2025
Lady Justice statue in front of the European Union flag next to a digital microchip icon labeled AI. AI Legislation Hindering or Boosting Innovation? 29/05/2025
Digital map interface showing a blue heatmap of utility assets with a sidebar chat window discussing transformer health. AI Agents: Gamechangers for Cities and Utilities? 01/05/2025
Architectural rendering of the Paris Olympic Village featuring modern apartment buildings and greenery along the Seine. Paris Olympic Village Testbed for Future-proof Cities 13/03/2025
A CAL FIRE operator monitors multiple computer screens displaying maps and data in a wildfire command center. How AI-Enabled Cameras and Predictive Analytics Helped Fight LA Fires 13/02/2025
A communications satellite with solar panels orbiting Earth against a sunrise horizon. Smart City Insights Skyrocket with Satellites 16/01/2025
A man in a blue suit stands in front of a glass building featuring the European Parliament logo and the European Union flag. EU Launches First-of-Its-Kind AI Act 29/08/2024
Security camera mounted next to the Olympic rings with the Eiffel Tower and crowds in the background. VisionAI Helps Boost Security During 2024 Olympic Games 08/08/2024
AI computer vision overlay identifying buses, cars, and cyclists with colorful bounding boxes on a busy Sheffield street. AI Mobility Solution Helps Sheffield Keep Air Quality in Check 23/02/2024
Digital circuit board overlay with AI text superimposed on an illuminated city skyline at dusk. Introduction to AI in Smart City Industry – Episode 1 16/02/2024
Mobile Acusensus AI camera trailer deployed on a grassy roadside to monitor traffic on a two-lane highway. How the UK’s South West is Harnessing AI for Safer Roads 11/01/2024
Computer vision interface tracking vehicles with digital bounding boxes on a busy New York City street. Analyzing a Smart City Startup Series B Funding Round Success 04/01/2024
A man in a navy sweater gestures while speaking, seated on a lime green sofa in a room with matching armchairs. Exploring the Investment Strategy of a Silicon Valley VC at MWC23 01/03/2023
Attendees wearing VR headsets and holding controllers at a crowded technology exhibition with 5G signage. Emerging Trends in Smart Cities from MWC23 01/03/2023
A utility worker in high-visibility clothing uses a tablet displaying a digital city map inside a vehicle. Using GeoAI to Calculate Wastewater Taxes in Cologne 23/02/2023
Digital illustration of a glowing blue eye icon with a play button overlay and binary code on a dark background. Computer Vision: Use Cases and its Future with IoT Sensors 09/02/2023
A black utility pole mounted with a gunshot detection sensor, dome security camera, and floodlights against a pale sky. Shot Detection Solutions Protect Private & Public Entities 26/01/2023
Three men in suits sit in white armchairs for a Kurrant Insights interview at a trade show booth with neon signage. Are Proprietary Solutions Delaying Smart Cities’ Development? 23/11/2022
Joaquim Alvarez being interviewed by a woman with an orange microphone at a crowded indoor technology trade show. Catchup with Joaquim Alvarez from the City of Neom 22/11/2022
Four men in business attire sit in white armchairs for a Kurrant Insights panel discussion on a stage with orange flooring. Will Computer Vision Kill the IoT Sensor? 18/11/2022
Digital handshake graphic overlaid on an aerial view of a city skyline at sunset. Meet the Non Profit that is Matching Municipalities with Vendors 03/11/2022
Aerial drone view of a solar-powered LG Sonic MPC-Buoy floating on a body of water for algae control. Fighting Toxic Algae with Ultrasonic, IoT, Computer Vision 21/07/2022
Paolo Nesi on a laptop video call next to a Kurrant Insights branded coffee mug in an office setting. Paolo Nesi: Wi-Fi Vs. Cameras for People Counting 21/06/2022
Panoramic view of the Florence city skyline featuring the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower against a mountain backdrop. Florence Tracks Tourism Using Thermal Cameras & IoT Platforms 16/06/2022
João Matos on a laptop video call next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in a blurred office setting. João Matos Discusses the Challenges of Wildfire Detection 24/05/2022
Solar-powered IoT sensor station on a tripod in a snowy forest clearing. Fighting Wildire with IoT: Sensors, Cameras & Software 19/05/2022
A man in a suit gestures toward a sensor and monitor at a Samiraa smart mobility data platform exhibition booth. Mobility Sector Booming with Video Analytics 30/03/2022
Four traffic surveillance cameras mounted on a metal gantry over a highway with passing cars and a winding road sign. Surprising Reasons Why Cities Invest in Smart Cameras 15/12/2021
Digital parking guidance signs showing available spaces in a Slovenian city with a car driving past in the foreground. Slovenian City Transforms Parking with AI-Enabled Cameras 20/10/2021
AI software identifying road surface cracks with colorful digital overlays on a narrow Philadelphia residential street. Philadelphia Uses AI to Speed Up Road Inspections 31/08/2021
Overflowing paper recycling bin labeled "papier" on a city street in Amsterdam with loose trash on the sidewalk. Amsterdam’s AI Waste Solution Underscores Growing Trend 13/05/2021
Headshot of Tobin Richardson wearing a light blue patterned button-down shirt against a neutral gray background. Zigbee Alliance Tobin Richardson on Building A Tech Ecosystem 01/03/2021

Building Efficiency

Quadrotor drone flying in front of a thermal heat map of a residential house on a white grid background. Drones + AI: Building Efficiency’s Power Couple 19/06/2025
A technician monitors a Global Omnium water utility control room with digital network diagrams on large wall displays. A Look at a Digitally Driven Spanish Water Utility 13/10/2022
A utility worker in a white hard hat and gloves installs a smart electric meter on an outdoor residential enclosure. DER Drives Data Opportunities for Smart City Vendors 26/05/2022
Four people on a stage holding an award in front of a GrowSmarter sign at the Smart City Expo World Congress. Stockholm Decade-Old Apartment Complex Gets Tech Upgrade 02/06/2020

Cities

Amsterdam

Two workers in hard hats secure a Roboat.org autonomous vessel to a trailer on a waterfront with city buildings behind. Self-Driving Roboat Could Soon Transform Vessels Everywhere 14/04/2022
Overflowing paper recycling bin labeled "papier" on a city street in Amsterdam with loose trash on the sidewalk. Amsterdam’s AI Waste Solution Underscores Growing Trend 13/05/2021

Angers

Two operators in a smart city control centre monitoring live CCTV feeds, digital maps, and data analytics on large screens. Smart City Control Centres, Two French Cities’ Experiences 13/06/2024
Skyline of Angers, France, featuring historic stone buildings and the Maine River with docked boats. Angers, France: The Next Intelligent Territory? 13/01/2022

Barcelona

A green and white TRAM Barcelona light rail vehicle arrives at a covered station platform with waiting passengers. TRAM Barcelona Improves Services with People Counting Solution 07/12/2023
Three people sit in white armchairs for a Kurrant Insights interview at a busy indoor trade show. Is Barcelona a Smart City? 17/11/2022
Collapsed concrete bridge sections and rubble in an urban area with emergency vehicles and first responders present. IoT Monitoring for Urban Infrastructure: A Growing Necessity 30/09/2022
A circular smart parking sensor embedded in a cobblestone street with infrared and magnetic data overlays. Barcelona Revamps Use Of Parking Sensors In Downtown 08/06/2020
Headshot of a man wearing a blue blazer and a checkered button-down shirt against a blurred background. Catalonia Wants To Be A “Smart Region” 02/06/2020
Hands assembling an orange IoT device casing surrounded by a circuit board, battery, and hardware components. Fab Lab Brings Circular Economy To Life With Smart City Tech 02/06/2020
Barcelona skyline at sunset featuring the Torre Glòries and Columbus Monument against a backdrop of mountains. Barcelona’s Smart City Strategy Goes From Tech To Citizen-Centric 02/06/2020
A man in a suit gestures toward the internal wiring and hardware of an open street-side electrical cabinet in Barcelona. A look at Barcelona’s Smart Street Lights – video 01/06/2020

Bordeaux

Kerimap urban thermal comfort index map showing heat island intensity across a city divided by a river. How Smart Solutions Help Cities Curb Effects of Heat Islands 14/09/2023

Brussels

The Flower Carpet display in the Grand Place of Brussels, surrounded by historic guildhalls and the Museum of the City. Brussels’ Smart City Strategy – Part 2 30/05/2024
Elevated view of Brussels city center at sunset featuring historic architecture, the Town Hall spire, and a public square. Brussels’ Smart City Strategy – Part 1 14/12/2023
A narrow Brussels street viewed from an elevated position featuring traditional black lamp posts and parked cars. Brussels Deploys a City-Wide Smart Street Light System 13/04/2021

Catalonia Smart Region

Long exposure aerial view of Plaça d'Espanya in Barcelona at sunset with light trails from traffic around the fountain. Catalonia’s Smart Region Strategy 23/01/2025

Charlotte

Aerial view of the Charlotte, North Carolina skyline behind a foreground of green trees and residential buildings. A Sneak Peek into Charlotte’s Smart City Strategy 01/06/2023

City of Wrexham

Pedestrians and market stalls in a brick-paved square outside the historic Wrexham General Market building. Wrexham’s Strategy: Smart Tech to Revive Historic City Centre 06/02/2025

City Strategy

Pedestrians and market stalls in a brick-paved square outside the historic Wrexham General Market building. Wrexham’s Strategy: Smart Tech to Revive Historic City Centre 06/02/2025
Elevated view of Brussels city center at sunset featuring historic architecture, the Town Hall spire, and a public square. Brussels’ Smart City Strategy – Part 1 14/12/2023
Five vertical panels showing diverse professionals speaking during interviews at a technology industry conference. Smart Cities Industry: Challenges and What to Expect 01/12/2023
Aerial view of the Empire State Building and the Midtown Manhattan skyline at sunset. Inside New York City’s Innovative Urban Landscape 22/06/2023
Aerial view of the Charlotte, North Carolina skyline behind a foreground of green trees and residential buildings. A Sneak Peek into Charlotte’s Smart City Strategy 01/06/2023
Headshot of a woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a pink blouse in an office setting. Unraveling South Bend’s (Indiana) Smart City Strategy 26/05/2023
Woman in a blue and white checkered blazer seated in front of a Kurrant Insights banner. Las Condes’ Journey to Becoming a Smart City 30/11/2022
Petr Suška, City of Prague ICT Operator, speaking at a smart city event with an orange and white name graphic. What is Smart Prague about? 17/11/2022
Three people sit in white armchairs for a Kurrant Insights interview at a busy indoor trade show. Is Barcelona a Smart City? 17/11/2022
Skyline of Angers, France, featuring historic stone buildings and the Maine River with docked boats. Angers, France: The Next Intelligent Territory? 13/01/2022
High-angle cityscape of Copenhagen featuring historic spires, the Slotsholmen canal, and modern urban infrastructure. The Technology Driving Copenhagen’s Green Ambitions 15/12/2020
Headshot of former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wearing a suit, glasses, and a red tie against a gray background. Philadelphia Fmr. Mayor Tackled The City’s Top Threats with Data 17/11/2020
A masked dealer stands behind a plexiglass barrier at a Las Vegas casino table with players and slot machines. Las Vegas Rethinks Smart City Plans in Light of Covid19 04/11/2020
Split view of a Coral Gables street with a trolley and the Seoul skyline featuring the N Seoul Tower. Taking On The Smart City Dream : Seoul vs Coral Gables 03/06/2020
Headshot of a man wearing a blue blazer and a checkered button-down shirt against a blurred background. Catalonia Wants To Be A “Smart Region” 02/06/2020
Portrait of Stockholm Vice Mayor Åsa Lindhagen standing outdoors in front of green foliage and a blurred building. Stockholm’s Vice Mayor on Becoming Fossil-Fuel Free 02/06/2020
Barcelona skyline at sunset featuring the Torre Glòries and Columbus Monument against a backdrop of mountains. Barcelona’s Smart City Strategy Goes From Tech To Citizen-Centric 02/06/2020
The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign stands at sunset surrounded by palm trees and city infrastructure. City of Las Vegas Has A Different Approach to Smart City 01/06/2020
Aerial view of Stockholm's Gamla Stan waterfront featuring Riddarholmen Church and historic buildings along the Baltic Sea. Stockholm Named the Smartest City In The World in 2019 29/05/2020
Pedestrians cross a street in Lisbon near a red vintage tram and a yellow bus by the Praça do Comércio. Lisbon’s March From Financial Distress To Smart City Success 28/05/2020

Cologne

A utility worker in high-visibility clothing uses a tablet displaying a digital city map inside a vehicle. Using GeoAI to Calculate Wastewater Taxes in Cologne 23/02/2023

Copenhagen

High-angle cityscape of Copenhagen featuring historic spires, the Slotsholmen canal, and modern urban infrastructure. The Technology Driving Copenhagen’s Green Ambitions 15/12/2020

Coral Gables

A slim black smart pole stands on a paved median between two multi-lane city roads lined with green trees and parked cars. Smart Poles: The New Building Block to a Smart City? 09/08/2021
Split view of a Coral Gables street with a trolley and the Seoul skyline featuring the N Seoul Tower. Taking On The Smart City Dream : Seoul vs Coral Gables 03/06/2020

Dallas

Aerial drone view of a residential neighborhood with brick row houses and autumn trees in morning mist. Unveiling Dallas’ First Official Smart Community 31/08/2023

Denver

Solar-powered IoT sensor station on a tripod in a snowy forest clearing. Fighting Wildire with IoT: Sensors, Cameras & Software 19/05/2022
Two-lane asphalt highway with utility poles leading toward snow-capped mountains under a blue sky. How the City of Denver’s Gearing Up for V2X 24/08/2021

Dijon

Two operators in a smart city control centre monitoring live CCTV feeds, digital maps, and data analytics on large screens. Smart City Control Centres, Two French Cities’ Experiences 13/06/2024

Dublin

View of Smart Dublin Dublin’s Smart City Strategy and Future Plans 04/04/2024
Five vertical panels showing diverse professionals speaking during interviews at a technology industry conference. Smart Cities Industry: Challenges and What to Expect 01/12/2023
Small cell 5G nodes mounted on a street pole in front of a modern glass office building in Dublin. Dublin’s Approach to Scalable, Cost-Effective 5G 10/03/2022

Ettlingen

Historic German town with a river, stone walls, and traditional architecture featuring church steeples under a blue sky. German City Turns Smart Using Public & Private LoRa Networks 03/11/2021

Florence

Paolo Nesi on a laptop video call next to a Kurrant Insights branded coffee mug in an office setting. Paolo Nesi: Wi-Fi Vs. Cameras for People Counting 21/06/2022
Panoramic view of the Florence city skyline featuring the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower against a mountain backdrop. Florence Tracks Tourism Using Thermal Cameras & IoT Platforms 16/06/2022

Kansas City

An AirU air quality sensor mounted to a wooden exterior wall overlooking a residential neighborhood. Kansas City Deploys Low-Cost Air Quality Sensors 05/10/2021

Las Condes

Woman in a blue and white checkered blazer seated in front of a Kurrant Insights banner. Las Condes’ Journey to Becoming a Smart City 30/11/2022

Las Palmas

High-angle view of a crowded public beach with rows of blue and white umbrellas, palm trees, and ocean waves. Smart City Technology Enters Beach Arena 10/08/2023

Las Vegas

Aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip at sunset featuring the Bellagio resort, Eiffel Tower replica, and city skyline. Las Vegas City’s Digital Twin Deployment Challenges Explained 21/04/2022
A masked dealer stands behind a plexiglass barrier at a Las Vegas casino table with players and slot machines. Las Vegas Rethinks Smart City Plans in Light of Covid19 04/11/2020
The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign stands at sunset surrounded by palm trees and city infrastructure. City of Las Vegas Has A Different Approach to Smart City 01/06/2020

Lisbon

Close-up of a person's hands using a smartphone while standing on a public transit bus or train. Cascais, Portugal Makes Transit More Accessible with MaaS 22/12/2021
Pedestrians cross a street in Lisbon near a red vintage tram and a yellow bus by the Praça do Comércio. Lisbon’s March From Financial Distress To Smart City Success 28/05/2020
Aerial view of the red 25 de Abril Bridge spanning the Tagus River with the Lisbon cityscape in the background. City of Lisbon Turns To IoT To Solve Its Water Worries 28/05/2020
Operator in a high-visibility vest monitors a large video wall displaying city maps and live surveillance camera feeds. Lisbon Spends 1.2 Million Euros On A Smart City Platform 28/05/2020
Lisbon cityscape featuring red-tiled roofs, colorful buildings, and the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora under a blue sky. Lisbon To Deploy A LoRaWAN Sensor Network To Boost Innovation 28/05/2020

London

IoT sensor installed on a metal street gully grate next to a digital map showing urban drainage network data points. How a London Borough is Using IoT to Curb Urban Flooding 18/01/2024
A mounted Sony camera and sensors in an office with a ServCity project poster featuring a Nissan autonomous vehicle. AVs and Smart Cities: Insights from the ServCity Project 16/03/2023
Long exposure of a red double-decker bus driving past illuminated streetlights and historic buildings in London at night. Wi-SUN Mesh Network Powers Streetlights In City of London 08/04/2021

Madrid

Blue EMT Madrid electric buses connected to wired charging cables at a depot station. Here’s why e-Buses in Madrid are Ditching Wired Charging 20/10/2022

Manchester

Smartphone displaying a safety app with a "Poor Lighting" report interface over a dark, dimly lit city street at night. Personal Safety App Becomes City Partner 09/01/2025

Marseille

An operator monitors water utility data on multiple screens and a large projection in an Eaux de Marseille control room. Eaux de Marseille Leverages the Full Potential of IoT 24/03/2022
A worker in blue gloves holds a smartphone over an open manhole with a sensor suspended by a chain inside. Marseille Spots Clogged Gutters with Filling-level Sensors 10/02/2022

Maui

Thick plumes of orange and grey smoke rising from a wildfire burning across a hillside. Maui Adopts AI-enabled Fire Detection to tackle wildfires 27/06/2024

Melbourne

A Yarra Valley Water technician in high-visibility gear uses a laptop to configure a digital meter in a park. Yarra Valley Water Deploys Nearly a Million NB-IoT Devices 17/08/2021
A utility worker in a high-visibility orange jacket installs a smart water meter inside an underground street vault. AMI Overtakes AMR Deployments by U.S. Water Utilities 02/02/2021

Miami-Dade

Low-angle view of a detection camera and sensors mounted on the rear of a waste collection vehicle. Miami-Dade County Turns to Smart Solutions, AI to Improve Recycling 07/05/2026

Milan

Traffic on a Milan highway passing an electronic speed control sign and roadside monitoring equipment. Milan’s Smart Road Project Comes at No Cost to the City 23/04/2021

New Orleans

Security camera overlaying a street view with AI bounding boxes and labels identifying pedestrians and a motorcycle. New Orleans Turns to AI for Major Events Like Super Bowl 26/06/2025
Aerial view of a motorboat traveling down a flooded New Orleans residential street with houses submerged in water. How New Orleans Plans for Resilient, Smart Future 25/01/2024

New York

Aerial view of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River in New York City under a bright sky with wispy clouds. New York City Launches Testbed for Smart City Solutions 19/10/2023
Aerial view of the Empire State Building and the Midtown Manhattan skyline at sunset. Inside New York City’s Innovative Urban Landscape 22/06/2023
Matthew Driscoll on a laptop screen during a video call next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug on a desk. Matthew Driscoll: The future of the New York State Thruway 18/05/2022
Orange hexacopter drone with a gimbal camera hovering over a green field against a blue sky. Why Smart City Drone Innovation Isn’t Quickly Taking Off 12/05/2022
Woman using a keycard to unlock a modern smart waste bin with access control on a city street. Can Pay-As-You-Throw with Access Control Reduce Waste? 05/05/2022
A man in a suit plugs a ChargePoint station cable into a Mack Electric truck at an indoor charging facility. NYC’s Fleet Electrification Underscores Big Market Opportunity 10/11/2021
Spiro Kattan on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in a blurred office setting. CoffeeTalk with Spiro Kattan – NYC Department of Sanitation 31/08/2021
A technician in a bucket truck installs a decorative LED street lamp near a water tower and bare trees. Smart Street Lighting NY Connected 178K LEDs So Far 18/08/2021
A worker in a yellow hard hat stands before large high-voltage power transformers at an electrical substation. NYPA Keeps Power On With Iron Dome Tech 02/06/2021
Bigbelly smart waste and recycling compactors on a Times Square sidewalk in New York City. NYC Budget Cuts Could Mean More Smart Compactors 09/09/2020
A man in a blazer holding a document titled "The New York City Internet Master Plan" in front of a window. NYC Eyes City-Wide Connectivity With Internet Master Plan 04/06/2020
John Paul Farmer speaking on a stage next to a collage of black and white photographs. John Paul Farmer: From Banking And Politics To NYC’s CTO 01/06/2020

Newark

Newark skyline at dusk featuring the Bridge Street Bridge and illuminated office buildings reflecting on the Passaic River. Newark’s Path to Smart City: Paving the Way for Transformation 20/07/2023

Newport, RI

Mobile trailer with a mounted camera and sensors parked on a residential street to monitor noise and traffic. Curbing Noise Pollution with AI-Enabled Solution 20/06/2024

Olsztyn

A hand holds an Orange BloT SIM card powered by SmartKey inside a car with a digital dashboard visible. Poland Tests Blockchain Solution For Smart Cities 03/08/2021

Orlando

A digital twin of Orlando projected on a table with Orlando Economic Partnership and Unity logos on a screen behind it. How a Game Engine is Powering Orlando’s Digital Twin 21/12/2022
Yellow wastewater discharging from a large metal pipe into a body of water near a pier. Florida Uses IoT to Tackle Wastewater Challenges 13/07/2021

Ostrow Wielkopolski

Cobblestone parking lot in Ostrow Wielkopolski with traffic cones, white vans, and workers in high-visibility vests. Smart Mobility Solutions Help Ostrow Wielkopolski Curb Pollution 24/08/2023

Paris

Architectural rendering of the Paris Olympic Village featuring modern apartment buildings and greenery along the Seine. Paris Olympic Village Testbed for Future-proof Cities 13/03/2025
Electronic sensor device with various ports and cables sitting on a workbench in a laboratory or workshop setting. How Smart Odour Sensors Can Help Waste Management Facilities 16/02/2023
Long exposure night photograph of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris with blurred light trails from passing traffic. Paris Continues Smart Street Light Ambitions Under Cielis 28/04/2022
Cars and scooters parked along a narrow Parisian street lined with multi-story buildings and storefronts. Paris Tackles Growing Pressures On Its Loading Zones 08/12/2021
Close-up of a young girl drawing in a classroom with another child and colorful storage bins in the blurred background. Paris Aims to Tackle Air Pollution in Schools With Micro Sensors 22/10/2020

Peachtree Corners

Aerial view of a car approaching a crosswalk with digital light overlays connecting the vehicle, pedestrians, and sensors. V2X Advancements and Peachtree Corners’ Pilot for Safer Roads 07/07/2023

Philadelphia

A SEPTA bus driving through a Philadelphia city intersection with a crosswalk and high-rise buildings. Philadelphia’s Smart Traffic & Transit Strategy – Part 2 16/06/2023
A SEPTA bus driving through a Philadelphia city intersection with a crosswalk and high-rise buildings. Philadelphia’s Smart Traffic & Transit Strategy – Part 1 16/06/2023
A technician in a hard hat and safety vest installs a circular LED street lighting fixture against a bright sky. A Look at Philadelphia’s Advanced Lighting Fixtures 27/10/2022
Philadelphia skyline and Museum of Art with a digital blockchain grid overlay. Cities Deploy Blockchain – Is It The Real Deal? 04/08/2022
Top-down view of a smart parking lot with numbered stalls, parked cars, and a vehicle interacting with an in-ground sensor. US Cities’ Smart Parking Projects – Roundtable Highlights 02/02/2022
AI software identifying road surface cracks with colorful digital overlays on a narrow Philadelphia residential street. Philadelphia Uses AI to Speed Up Road Inspections 31/08/2021
Emily Yates on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in an office setting. Emily Yates on Philadelphia’s first Smart City strategy 23/08/2021
Headshot of former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wearing a suit, glasses, and a red tie against a gray background. Philadelphia Fmr. Mayor Tackled The City’s Top Threats with Data 17/11/2020

Prague

Petr Suška, City of Prague ICT Operator, speaking at a smart city event with an orange and white name graphic. What is Smart Prague about? 17/11/2022

Raleigh

3D digital twin visualization of Raleigh city blocks with a multi-colored heat map overlay and data icons. Raleigh’s Digital Twin, Another Example of Tech’s Endless Opportunities 17/10/2024

Rennes

Houseboats moored on the Vilaine river in Rennes, France, with modern and historic architecture in the background. Rennes Métropole Sees The Value of a Private Lora Network 30/03/2021

Reno

Philadelphia skyline and Museum of Art with a digital blockchain grid overlay. Cities Deploy Blockchain – Is It The Real Deal? 04/08/2022

Reykjavik

Pedestrians walk along a Reykjavik street featuring a black litter bin positioned between sidewalk cafe signs. How Reykjavik Optimizes Litter Bin Waste Collection, Location 27/04/2023

Saint-Leu-d'Esserent

Stone church with a tall spire and rose window in a French village featuring a red stop sign and black street lamp. A Small Smart City Takes Shape in France 18/03/2021

San Francisco

Pedestrians and a child on a bicycle pass a purple and white Slow Streets sign on a San Francisco residential road. How Smart Tech is helping Ensure San Francisco’s Accountability 29/06/2023
Top-down view of a smart parking lot with numbered stalls, parked cars, and a vehicle interacting with an in-ground sensor. US Cities’ Smart Parking Projects – Roundtable Highlights 02/02/2022
PurpleAir PA-II air quality sensor zip-tied to a metal pole on a rooftop monitoring station with other meteorological gear. Consumer Air Quality Sensors Catch The Attention of EPA 04/05/2021
LiDAR point cloud scan of a transit station platform and street intersection in neon green and purple heat map colors. Is LiDAR key To San Francisco’s Smart City Transit Puzzle? 15/08/2020

San Jose

A finger points to a digital twin interface displaying a 3D map of city skyscrapers and highway interchanges. AI Agents in Digital Twins: Bringing Promises to Life? 30/04/2026

Seoul

Split view of a Coral Gables street with a trolley and the Seoul skyline featuring the N Seoul Tower. Taking On The Smart City Dream : Seoul vs Coral Gables 03/06/2020
High-angle view of a busy multi-lane city intersection in South Korea with cars and buses navigating yellow crosswalks. CES 2020 – Will South Korea Win The Mobility Race? 01/06/2020
A man points to a digital map of Seoul on a large touchscreen display at a Seoul Smart City platform exhibit. City of Seoul’s “Smart City Platform for Mayor” 01/06/2020

Sheffield

AI computer vision overlay identifying buses, cars, and cyclists with colorful bounding boxes on a busy Sheffield street. AI Mobility Solution Helps Sheffield Keep Air Quality in Check 23/02/2024

Shreveport

A technician in an orange shirt installs wireless networking equipment on a residential rooftop. DeWi Networks in Shreveport Offer Free Internet & Smart City Apps 30/03/2023

South Bend

Headshot of a woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a pink blouse in an office setting. Unraveling South Bend’s (Indiana) Smart City Strategy 26/05/2023

Stockholm

Portrait of Stockholm Vice Mayor Åsa Lindhagen standing outdoors in front of green foliage and a blurred building. Stockholm’s Vice Mayor on Becoming Fossil-Fuel Free 02/06/2020
Curved industrial building with a vertical terracotta-colored slat facade and steam rising from the roof. Inside The “World First” Carbon-Negative District Heating Plant 02/06/2020
A group on stage holding large STHLM TECH FEST letters in front of a screen displaying AWS, IBM, and Salesforce logos. The Policies That Make Stockholm A “Startup Giant” 02/06/2020
Four people on a stage holding an award in front of a GrowSmarter sign at the Smart City Expo World Congress. Stockholm Decade-Old Apartment Complex Gets Tech Upgrade 02/06/2020
Children using colorful circular inlets of an automated vacuum waste collection system outside a residential building. Revolutionizing Waste: Stockholm’s Underground Collection 02/06/2020
Elevated night view of illuminated city streets, bridges, and buildings in Stockholm with glowing street lights. Stockholm Is Turning Its Street Lights Smart 29/05/2020
Aerial view of Stockholm's Gamla Stan waterfront featuring Riddarholmen Church and historic buildings along the Baltic Sea. Stockholm Named the Smartest City In The World in 2019 29/05/2020
Isometric 3D digital twin model of a city block featuring buildings, a soccer field, and roads covered in snow. City of Stockholm’s Journey Towards Digital Twin 28/05/2020

Stonnington

People relaxing on a green lawn in an urban park with smart lighting poles and a metal fence in the background. How Are Small Australian Cities Embracing Smart Technologies? 22/09/2022

Sydney

An automatic pop-up sprinkler head spraying water over a green lawn in a sunny suburban park. West Sydney Curbs Heat with Smart Irrigation 06/06/2024

Tampa

Cars on a Tampa highway with digital "BRAKE AHEAD" warning icons overlaid above the traffic lane. Tampa’s $40M Transit Upgrade Goes Beyond Traffic 05/01/2022

Tel Aviv

A grey IoT sensor device and wiring mounted inside a concrete manhole shaft with a metal access ladder. Tel Aviv Combats Two Water Challenges with One Solution 23/06/2022

Toronto

RanMarine WasteShark autonomous surface vessel collecting floating plastic bottles and debris in a body of water. PortsToronto Uses Wastesharks to Keep Floating Rubbish at Bay 11/07/2024

Tržič

Digital parking guidance signs showing available spaces in a Slovenian city with a car driving past in the foreground. Slovenian City Transforms Parking with AI-Enabled Cameras 20/10/2021

Utrecht

Traditional brick buildings and a tour boat along the Oudegracht canal in Utrecht, Netherlands. Utrecht Cuts Down on Waste Collection Thanks To Sensors 25/05/2021

Valencia

Electric vehicle charging from a lamppost-mounted power box on a city street in Valencia, Spain. Valencia Targets Energy Efficiency & Light Pollution Reduction 12/01/2023

Washington D.C.

Rasesh Patel on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in a blurred office setting. AT&T’s Rasesh Patel on 5G for smart city plans 23/08/2021

West Des Moines

Bret Hodne on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug on a white desk. Bret Hodne: Measuring road deterioration to improve security 15/06/2022
Road weather information system station with a multi-plate radiation shield and control box mounted on a utility pole. West Des Moines Discovers Big Value in Road Weather Systems 09/06/2022

Westerville

Top-down view of a smart parking lot with numbered stalls, parked cars, and a vehicle interacting with an in-ground sensor. US Cities’ Smart Parking Projects – Roundtable Highlights 02/02/2022

Cleveland

CLEANLE air quality dashboard showing a map of Cleveland with sensor data icons and AQI gauges. Cleveland Turns to Air Quality Sensors to Tackle High Asthma Rates 06/03/2025

Connectivity

5G

Aerial view of a lit city skyline at night with digital network lines and IoT text overlaying the sky. IoT Network Consolidation: How is it Happening? 05/02/2026
Two illuminated circular smart luminaires on white poles overlooking a city skyline at night. Smart Luminaires Partner Up with Small Cells in Brazil 05/12/2024
Small cell wireless nodes mounted on a red London telephone box and a street lighting pole in a UK city. Open Access Agreements Boost Connectivity in UK Cities 19/09/2024
View of Smart Dublin Dublin’s Smart City Strategy and Future Plans 04/04/2024
A tall white smart pole with integrated cellular equipment stands on a city sidewalk in front of a brick apartment building. How Are Smart Poles Making Their Way Into Cities? 08/09/2022
Aerial view of the San Francisco skyline at dusk with digital network lines and data overlays connecting skyscrapers. Can a Crypto-Powered IoT Network Connect Smart Cities? 28/07/2022
Orange hexacopter drone with a gimbal camera hovering over a green field against a blue sky. Why Smart City Drone Innovation Isn’t Quickly Taking Off 12/05/2022
Small cell 5G nodes mounted on a street pole in front of a modern glass office building in Dublin. Dublin’s Approach to Scalable, Cost-Effective 5G 10/03/2022
Crowded technology trade show floor with attendees in face masks walking past illuminated overhead booth signage. Telecoms Take a Backseat, 5G Hype Fades 23/11/2021
Rasesh Patel on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in a blurred office setting. AT&T’s Rasesh Patel on 5G for smart city plans 23/08/2021
Silhouette of a hand holding a padlock in front of a blurred Huawei logo. International Pressure Builds Against Huawei 21/06/2020
Silhouetted people walk past a glowing blue Huawei exhibition booth featuring the company's red flower logo. U.S. Takes On China With Huawei Sanctions 04/06/2020

Blockchain

Philadelphia skyline and Museum of Art with a digital blockchain grid overlay. Cities Deploy Blockchain – Is It The Real Deal? 04/08/2022
Aerial view of the San Francisco skyline at dusk with digital network lines and data overlays connecting skyscrapers. Can a Crypto-Powered IoT Network Connect Smart Cities? 28/07/2022
A hand holds an Orange BloT SIM card powered by SmartKey inside a car with a digital dashboard visible. Poland Tests Blockchain Solution For Smart Cities 03/08/2021
Headshot of a man wearing a blue blazer and a checkered button-down shirt against a blurred background. Catalonia Wants To Be A “Smart Region” 02/06/2020

Cloud

A man in a suit jacket speaks in front of an AWS branded booth at a technology trade show. What Role for Large Cloud Providers in Smart Cities & Utilities? 21/12/2022

eSIM

A small black eSIM chip standing upright next to traditional white plastic SIM cards on a dark surface. Is eSim a Game-Changer for Utilities and Smart Cities? 09/03/2023

LoRaWAN

Aerial view of a lit city skyline at night with digital network lines and IoT text overlaying the sky. IoT Network Consolidation: How is it Happening? 05/02/2026
Kerimap urban thermal comfort index map showing heat island intensity across a city divided by a river. How Smart Solutions Help Cities Curb Effects of Heat Islands 14/09/2023
Three Severn Trent workers in high-visibility jackets install a water meter behind a green safety barrier on a driveway. Severn Trent’s Water AMI May Lead to More Connected Solutions 23/03/2023
A technician monitors a Global Omnium water utility control room with digital network diagrams on large wall displays. A Look at a Digitally Driven Spanish Water Utility 13/10/2022
Collapsed concrete bridge sections and rubble in an urban area with emergency vehicles and first responders present. IoT Monitoring for Urban Infrastructure: A Growing Necessity 30/09/2022
A Thames Water technician wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, and high-visibility vest sitting in a vehicle. Why are UK water utilities switching to AMI Meters? 15/09/2022
Aerial view of the San Francisco skyline at dusk with digital network lines and data overlays connecting skyscrapers. Can a Crypto-Powered IoT Network Connect Smart Cities? 28/07/2022
Donna Moore being interviewed on camera in front of a LoRaWAN World Expo backdrop at a convention center. Meet Donna Moore, LoRa Alliance’s CEO & Chairwoman 14/07/2022
Solar-powered IoT sensor station on a tripod in a snowy forest clearing. Fighting Wildire with IoT: Sensors, Cameras & Software 19/05/2022
An operator monitors water utility data on multiple screens and a large projection in an Eaux de Marseille control room. Eaux de Marseille Leverages the Full Potential of IoT 24/03/2022
Wireless gateway mounted on a high pole overlooking a multi-lane highway with traffic and surrounding forest. Massive Public LoRaWAN Network Arrives in Florida 19/01/2022
Historic German town with a river, stone walls, and traditional architecture featuring church steeples under a blue sky. German City Turns Smart Using Public & Private LoRa Networks 03/11/2021
Black and white headshot of a smiling man with a beard wearing a dark sweater against a textured background. Lessons From Building a Global IoT Ecosystem 23/09/2021
Houseboats moored on the Vilaine river in Rennes, France, with modern and historic architecture in the background. Rennes Métropole Sees The Value of a Private Lora Network 30/03/2021
A utility worker in a high-visibility orange jacket installs a smart water meter inside an underground street vault. AMI Overtakes AMR Deployments by U.S. Water Utilities 02/02/2021
Illuminated modern LED street lamps along a paved road and stone building at night. Why A Private LoRa Network Was Selected Over A Public Telco? 23/01/2021
Pedestrians cross a street in Lisbon near a red vintage tram and a yellow bus by the Praça do Comércio. Lisbon’s March From Financial Distress To Smart City Success 28/05/2020
Lisbon cityscape featuring red-tiled roofs, colorful buildings, and the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora under a blue sky. Lisbon To Deploy A LoRaWAN Sensor Network To Boost Innovation 28/05/2020

LPWAN

Aerial view of a lit city skyline at night with digital network lines and IoT text overlaying the sky. IoT Network Consolidation: How is it Happening? 05/02/2026
Digital cityscape with blue geometric network overlays and a circular icon containing the text IPV6. IPv6: Promises and Possibilities for Smart Cities & Utilities 05/06/2025
Photo of Ubiik Chief Technology Officer Fabien Petitgrand. Ubiik CTO on Diversifying IoT Connectivity Technologies 01/03/2022

NB-IoT

A person inside a car holding a flashing yellow V16 emergency beacon near the steering wheel. V16 Beacons: Spain’s Most Controversial Connected Vehicle Initiative 12/02/2026
Aerial view of a lit city skyline at night with digital network lines and IoT text overlaying the sky. IoT Network Consolidation: How is it Happening? 05/02/2026
View of Smart Dublin Dublin’s Smart City Strategy and Future Plans 04/04/2024
Operators at desks in a Dirección General de Tráfico control room with large wall monitors displaying road traffic data. Spain is Betting on NB-IoT to Make Roads Safer 04/05/2023
A Yarra Valley Water technician in high-visibility gear uses a laptop to configure a digital meter in a park. Yarra Valley Water Deploys Nearly a Million NB-IoT Devices 17/08/2021

Private Networks

Aerial view of a lit city skyline at night with digital network lines and IoT text overlaying the sky. IoT Network Consolidation: How is it Happening? 05/02/2026
A technician in an orange shirt installs wireless networking equipment on a residential rooftop. DeWi Networks in Shreveport Offer Free Internet & Smart City Apps 30/03/2023
Houseboats moored on the Vilaine river in Rennes, France, with modern and historic architecture in the background. Rennes Métropole Sees The Value of a Private Lora Network 30/03/2021
Illuminated modern LED street lamps along a paved road and stone building at night. Why A Private LoRa Network Was Selected Over A Public Telco? 23/01/2021

Satellite

NYPD security camera box with dome cameras mounted on a Madison Avenue street pole between New York City skyscrapers. The Evolution of Smart Cities and Utilities in the US 24/04/2025
Satellite imagery of a coastal city with blue shaded areas and yellow data points indicating potential water leak locations. How Satellites are Helping Anglian Water Find Leaks 12/10/2023
Kerimap urban thermal comfort index map showing heat island intensity across a city divided by a river. How Smart Solutions Help Cities Curb Effects of Heat Islands 14/09/2023
Solar-powered IoT sensor station on a tripod in a snowy forest clearing. Fighting Wildire with IoT: Sensors, Cameras & Software 19/05/2022
Digital illustration of Earth from space with glowing blue network lines and data points connecting across the globe. Satellites: A Game-Changer for IoT & Broadband 27/01/2021

Energy

Electric utility

High-voltage ceramic insulators and power lines at an electrical substation behind a chain-link fence with a warning sign. A National Blackout: Why and How the Power Grid Fails 15/05/2025
Digital map interface showing a blue heatmap of utility assets with a sidebar chat window discussing transformer health. AI Agents: Gamechangers for Cities and Utilities? 01/05/2025
An operator monitors a large digital grid map and data dashboards in a utility network control center. Utility Strategy as Smart City Enabler 03/10/2024
A person at a trade show viewing a Landis+Gyr digital map display of a city grid with utility data overlays. US Electric Utilities Become Smart City Enablers 08/03/2024
A technician in a white hard hat and gloves installs a digital electric smart meter into an outdoor residential utility box. Exploring One of US’ Latest Electric Smart Meter Deployments 08/02/2024
High-voltage power lines and transmission towers over a city at night with a blue digital network overlay. The Future Benefits of Smart Meters For Electric Utilities 05/01/2021

EV charging

Yellow electric car parked at a residential charging station powered by a standalone solar panel. Startup Chat: Powering Flexibility for the Grid of Tomorrow 15/01/2026
Aerial view of a large electric vehicle charging hub with solar canopies, parking bays, and a central service building. Building UK’ Biggest EV Charging Hub with Unique Business Model 01/02/2024
Three wall-mounted EV charging stations with blue cables displayed on a branded exhibition booth wall. Smart Parking Vendors Tackle EV Charging Efficiency 31/03/2022

Gas utility

Portrait of UnaBiz CTO Alexis Susset wearing a black polo shirt against a plain white background. UnaBiz CTO: Massive NICIGAS Project Came Down to a Mindset 09/09/2021

Meet the utilities

An operator monitors a large digital grid map and data dashboards in a utility network control center. Utility Strategy as Smart City Enabler 03/10/2024
A utility worker in a white hard hat and gloves installs a smart electric meter on an outdoor residential enclosure. DER Drives Data Opportunities for Smart City Vendors 26/05/2022
A worker in a yellow hard hat stands before large high-voltage power transformers at an electrical substation. NYPA Keeps Power On With Iron Dome Tech 02/06/2021
Three wind turbines and a red-and-white striped radome on a snow-covered mountain ridge under a blue sky. Historic Power Outage Serves As A Warning For Utilities 11/03/2021

Environmental Monitoring

Air quality monitoring

NYPD security camera box with dome cameras mounted on a Madison Avenue street pole between New York City skyscrapers. The Evolution of Smart Cities and Utilities in the US 24/04/2025
CLEANLE air quality dashboard showing a map of Cleveland with sensor data icons and AQI gauges. Cleveland Turns to Air Quality Sensors to Tackle High Asthma Rates 06/03/2025
A technician in a yellow high-visibility vest uses a screwdriver to install a circular sensor on a white ceiling. UK Council Uses Smart Tech to Monitor Social Housing Indoor Air 21/03/2024
AI computer vision overlay identifying buses, cars, and cyclists with colorful bounding boxes on a busy Sheffield street. AI Mobility Solution Helps Sheffield Keep Air Quality in Check 23/02/2024
Aerial drone view of a residential neighborhood with brick row houses and autumn trees in morning mist. Unveiling Dallas’ First Official Smart Community 31/08/2023
Electronic sensor device with various ports and cables sitting on a workbench in a laboratory or workshop setting. How Smart Odour Sensors Can Help Waste Management Facilities 16/02/2023
A person holding a white solar-powered air quality sensor at a trade show. Air Quality Data: A Holy Grail for Differentiation 01/12/2022
Road weather information system station with a multi-plate radiation shield and control box mounted on a utility pole. West Des Moines Discovers Big Value in Road Weather Systems 09/06/2022
An AirU air quality sensor mounted to a wooden exterior wall overlooking a residential neighborhood. Kansas City Deploys Low-Cost Air Quality Sensors 05/10/2021
PurpleAir PA-II air quality sensor zip-tied to a metal pole on a rooftop monitoring station with other meteorological gear. Consumer Air Quality Sensors Catch The Attention of EPA 04/05/2021
Close-up of a young girl drawing in a classroom with another child and colorful storage bins in the blurred background. Paris Aims to Tackle Air Pollution in Schools With Micro Sensors 22/10/2020

Flood monitoring

Flood monitoring IoT sensors and equipment mounted on a PVC pipe inside a brick manhole. The Smart Tech Monitoring, Preventing Flooding 14/05/2026
Aerial view of a massive tsunami wave crashing into a dense coastal residential neighborhood. The Tech Behind Tsunami Alerts: How AI and Sensors Save Lives 07/08/2025
View of Smart Dublin Dublin’s Smart City Strategy and Future Plans 04/04/2024
Aerial view of a motorboat traveling down a flooded New Orleans residential street with houses submerged in water. How New Orleans Plans for Resilient, Smart Future 25/01/2024
A grey IoT sensor device and wiring mounted inside a concrete manhole shaft with a metal access ladder. Tel Aviv Combats Two Water Challenges with One Solution 23/06/2022
A worker in blue gloves holds a smartphone over an open manhole with a sensor suspended by a chain inside. Marseille Spots Clogged Gutters with Filling-level Sensors 10/02/2022

Light pollution

Electric vehicle charging from a lamppost-mounted power box on a city street in Valencia, Spain. Valencia Targets Energy Efficiency & Light Pollution Reduction 12/01/2023

Urban heat islands

An automatic pop-up sprinkler head spraying water over a green lawn in a sunny suburban park. West Sydney Curbs Heat with Smart Irrigation 06/06/2024
The Flower Carpet display in the Grand Place of Brussels, surrounded by historic guildhalls and the Museum of the City. Brussels’ Smart City Strategy – Part 2 30/05/2024
Kerimap urban thermal comfort index map showing heat island intensity across a city divided by a river. How Smart Solutions Help Cities Curb Effects of Heat Islands 14/09/2023

Water quality monitoring

A person holds a pigeon wearing a small black electronic sensor strapped to its back with a white harness. Nature as a Sensor: Rethinking Smart Cities, Utilities 23/04/2026
NYPD security camera box with dome cameras mounted on a Madison Avenue street pole between New York City skyscrapers. The Evolution of Smart Cities and Utilities in the US 24/04/2025
A woman and a young child splashing in a sunlit river or lake during the day. Could Smart Solutions Make City River Swimming Safe? 02/02/2023
Aerial drone view of a solar-powered LG Sonic MPC-Buoy floating on a body of water for algae control. Fighting Toxic Algae with Ultrasonic, IoT, Computer Vision 21/07/2022

Wildfire monitoring

Active wildfire burning through a dense forest floor with orange flames and smoke surrounding tree trunks. Preventing Wildfires, from Grazing to AI 21/08/2025
NYPD security camera box with dome cameras mounted on a Madison Avenue street pole between New York City skyscrapers. The Evolution of Smart Cities and Utilities in the US 24/04/2025
A CAL FIRE operator monitors multiple computer screens displaying maps and data in a wildfire command center. How AI-Enabled Cameras and Predictive Analytics Helped Fight LA Fires 13/02/2025
Two dome security cameras mounted on a metal utility tower overlooking a river and forested landscape. Austin Energy Steps Up Wildfire Prevention with Vision AI 10/10/2024
Thick plumes of orange and grey smoke rising from a wildfire burning across a hillside. Maui Adopts AI-enabled Fire Detection to tackle wildfires 27/06/2024
João Matos on a laptop video call next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in a blurred office setting. João Matos Discusses the Challenges of Wildfire Detection 24/05/2022
Solar-powered IoT sensor station on a tripod in a snowy forest clearing. Fighting Wildire with IoT: Sensors, Cameras & Software 19/05/2022
PurpleAir PA-II air quality sensor zip-tied to a metal pole on a rooftop monitoring station with other meteorological gear. Consumer Air Quality Sensors Catch The Attention of EPA 04/05/2021

Leaders

City leaders

View of Smart Dublin Dublin’s Smart City Strategy and Future Plans 04/04/2024
Aerial view of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River in New York City under a bright sky with wispy clouds. New York City Launches Testbed for Smart City Solutions 19/10/2023
Goran Babusku, IoT, Smart City Delivery Lead at the City of Stonnington Goran Babusku: How to Select a Smart City Vendor 26/09/2022
Bret Hodne on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug on a white desk. Bret Hodne: Measuring road deterioration to improve security 15/06/2022
Matthew Driscoll on a laptop screen during a video call next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug on a desk. Matthew Driscoll: The future of the New York State Thruway 18/05/2022
Spiro Kattan on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in a blurred office setting. CoffeeTalk with Spiro Kattan – NYC Department of Sanitation 31/08/2021
Emily Yates on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in an office setting. Emily Yates on Philadelphia’s first Smart City strategy 23/08/2021
Headshot of former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wearing a suit, glasses, and a red tie against a gray background. Philadelphia Fmr. Mayor Tackled The City’s Top Threats with Data 17/11/2020
John Paul Farmer speaking on a stage next to a collage of black and white photographs. John Paul Farmer: From Banking And Politics To NYC’s CTO 01/06/2020

Industry leaders

A woman with long dark hair wearing a black blazer and yellow top sits against a dark background. Exploring US Smart Cities: Unveiling the Latest Trends 25/05/2023
A man in a suit jacket speaks in front of an AWS branded booth at a technology trade show. What Role for Large Cloud Providers in Smart Cities & Utilities? 21/12/2022
David Bruemmer on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in an office setting. David Bruemmer on the Need to Look Beyond GPS for Autonomy 19/10/2022
Donna Moore being interviewed on camera in front of a LoRaWAN World Expo backdrop at a convention center. Meet Donna Moore, LoRa Alliance’s CEO & Chairwoman 14/07/2022
Paolo Nesi on a laptop video call next to a Kurrant Insights branded coffee mug in an office setting. Paolo Nesi: Wi-Fi Vs. Cameras for People Counting 21/06/2022
Sylvia Haack on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights branded coffee mug in an office setting. Syliva Haack on urban resilience related to water infrastructure 08/06/2022
João Matos on a laptop video call next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in a blurred office setting. João Matos Discusses the Challenges of Wildfire Detection 24/05/2022
Mark Dancy on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in a blurred office setting. Mark Dancy on the effectiveness of a pay-as-you-throw program 10/05/2022
Photo of Ubiik Chief Technology Officer Fabien Petitgrand. Ubiik CTO on Diversifying IoT Connectivity Technologies 01/03/2022
Portrait of Gianluca Longo wearing a navy blazer and an orange smartwatch against a white background. Keys to Success in Mobility and Smart City with Gianluca Longo 27/10/2021
A man with dark curly hair wearing a navy blazer and patterned button-down shirt in a bright indoor office setting. VC Fund: B2B Companies Offer Smart City Perks 28/09/2021
Black and white headshot of a smiling man with a beard wearing a dark sweater against a textured background. Lessons From Building a Global IoT Ecosystem 23/09/2021
Portrait of UnaBiz CTO Alexis Susset wearing a black polo shirt against a plain white background. UnaBiz CTO: Massive NICIGAS Project Came Down to a Mindset 09/09/2021
Rasesh Patel on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in a blurred office setting. AT&T’s Rasesh Patel on 5G for smart city plans 23/08/2021
Ariel Stern on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in a blurred office setting. Ariel Stern on M&A in the smart water industry 23/08/2021
Portrait of a man and the Upciti logo over a purple-toned city skyline at dusk. How Upciti Founder Secured VC Funds 22/06/2021
Jeff Satwicz sits at an office desk next to a computer monitor displaying a 3D CAD model of a Bigbelly smart waste bin. Founders’ Journey: Bigbelly’s Jeff Satwicz & Jim Poss 02/10/2020
Portrait of a man wearing glasses, a black turtleneck, and a dark blazer against a plain white background. Founder’s Journey: How An Architect Built A Digital Twin Business 25/08/2020
Close-up of a person's hands placing pink adhesive notes on a spiral notebook next to a laptop and smartphone. How Do You Forecast A Smart City? 20/07/2020
Black and white headshot of a man in a suit and patterned tie standing in front of a wall of framed pictures. Why Smart City Rankings Are A “Logistical” Nightmare 02/07/2020
Eric Dresselhuys speaking into a microphone in front of a Silver Spring Networks banner. A Founder’s Journey: Silver Spring Networks’ Eric Dresselhuys 04/06/2020
Alicia Asín, Co-Founder of Libelium, speaking on stage with a headset microphone and handheld remote. A Founder’s Journey: Alicia Asin, Co-Founder of Libelium 29/05/2020

Mobility

Autonomous Vehicles

A mounted Sony camera and sensors in an office with a ServCity project poster featuring a Nissan autonomous vehicle. AVs and Smart Cities: Insights from the ServCity Project 16/03/2023
Multi-vehicle rear-end collision involving a black sedan and a silver pickup truck on a multi-lane highway. IoT & Road Infrastructure To Fix the Autonomous Car Debacle 06/10/2022
Lidar point cloud visualization of highway traffic with 3D bounding boxes around vehicles and a camera feed overlay. Solid State Lidar Opens Up New Opportunities for Smart Cities 01/09/2022
Matthew Driscoll on a laptop screen during a video call next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug on a desk. Matthew Driscoll: The future of the New York State Thruway 18/05/2022

EV charging

Aerial view of a large electric vehicle charging hub with solar canopies, parking bays, and a central service building. Building UK’ Biggest EV Charging Hub with Unique Business Model 01/02/2024
Close-up of a silver electric car plugged into a white curbside charging station on a city street. Navigate the Charge: Analysing the EV Infrastructure Market 22/09/2023
Large white "HYDROGEN" text on the side of a bus at a mobility trade show with people sitting in the background. Europe Tackles New Mobility Era: Hydrogen, EV, Urban Tolls, MaaS 09/06/2023
Electric vehicle charging from a lamppost-mounted power box on a city street in Valencia, Spain. Valencia Targets Energy Efficiency & Light Pollution Reduction 12/01/2023
Blue EMT Madrid electric buses connected to wired charging cables at a depot station. Here’s why e-Buses in Madrid are Ditching Wired Charging 20/10/2022
A man in a suit plugs a ChargePoint station cable into a Mack Electric truck at an indoor charging facility. NYC’s Fleet Electrification Underscores Big Market Opportunity 10/11/2021
A blue CHAdeMO connector plugged into a white electric vehicle at an EVgo charging station in a parking garage. Why the EV Plug War is Far From Over 16/09/2021
White Renault Zoe with Ubitricity branding charging from a London street lamp using a green Ubitricity SmartCable. German VC Earlybird on Backing Ubitricity & Enevo 23/02/2021
A transparent 3D wireframe of an electric car charging at a sidewalk station next to a silver hatchback. How Cities Are Tackling EV Charging Deserts 16/02/2021

MaaS

Large white "HYDROGEN" text on the side of a bus at a mobility trade show with people sitting in the background. Europe Tackles New Mobility Era: Hydrogen, EV, Urban Tolls, MaaS 09/06/2023
Three people sit in white armchairs for a panel discussion at a Kurrant Insights event booth. What is MaaS and Who Are the Main Stakeholders? 21/11/2022
Close-up of a person's hands using a smartphone while standing on a public transit bus or train. Cascais, Portugal Makes Transit More Accessible with MaaS 22/12/2021

Parking

The Flower Carpet display in the Grand Place of Brussels, surrounded by historic guildhalls and the Museum of the City. Brussels’ Smart City Strategy – Part 2 30/05/2024
Three black Flowbird smart parking kiosks with touchscreens and "Pay by Mobile" signage displayed at a trade show. Smart Parking Landscape Changes with New Players, Enforcement 03/05/2024
Cobblestone parking lot in Ostrow Wielkopolski with traffic cones, white vans, and workers in high-visibility vests. Smart Mobility Solutions Help Ostrow Wielkopolski Curb Pollution 24/08/2023
Three women sit in white armchairs for a Kurrant Insights interview at a trade show with a neon sign in the background. What Future for Smart Street Parking in Transforming Cities? 24/11/2022
Top-down view of a smart parking lot with numbered stalls, parked cars, and a vehicle interacting with an in-ground sensor. US Cities’ Smart Parking Projects – Roundtable Highlights 02/02/2022
Cars and scooters parked along a narrow Parisian street lined with multi-story buildings and storefronts. Paris Tackles Growing Pressures On Its Loading Zones 08/12/2021
Digital parking guidance signs showing available spaces in a Slovenian city with a car driving past in the foreground. Slovenian City Transforms Parking with AI-Enabled Cameras 20/10/2021
Top-down aerial view of a large outdoor parking lot with rows of cars separated by green grass medians and white arrows. What’s The Future Of Smart Parking? 06/08/2020
A circular smart parking sensor embedded in a cobblestone street with infrared and magnetic data overlays. Barcelona Revamps Use Of Parking Sensors In Downtown 08/06/2020

People counting

A green and white TRAM Barcelona light rail vehicle arrives at a covered station platform with waiting passengers. TRAM Barcelona Improves Services with People Counting Solution 07/12/2023
High-angle view of a crowded public beach with rows of blue and white umbrellas, palm trees, and ocean waves. Smart City Technology Enters Beach Arena 10/08/2023
Pedestrians crossing a busy city street at a marked crosswalk surrounded by urban infrastructure and skyscrapers. People Counting, Use Cases and Monetization 19/01/2023
People relaxing on a green lawn in an urban park with smart lighting poles and a metal fence in the background. How Are Small Australian Cities Embracing Smart Technologies? 22/09/2022
Paolo Nesi on a laptop video call next to a Kurrant Insights branded coffee mug in an office setting. Paolo Nesi: Wi-Fi Vs. Cameras for People Counting 21/06/2022
Panoramic view of the Florence city skyline featuring the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower against a mountain backdrop. Florence Tracks Tourism Using Thermal Cameras & IoT Platforms 16/06/2022

Road monitoring

Pedestrians and a child on a bicycle pass a purple and white Slow Streets sign on a San Francisco residential road. How Smart Tech is helping Ensure San Francisco’s Accountability 29/06/2023
Top-down aerial view of a multi-level highway interchange with cars traveling on asphalt overpasses and ramps. How Road Monitoring Solutions Can Save Cities Money 05/01/2023
Bret Hodne on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug on a white desk. Bret Hodne: Measuring road deterioration to improve security 15/06/2022
Road weather information system station with a multi-plate radiation shield and control box mounted on a utility pole. West Des Moines Discovers Big Value in Road Weather Systems 09/06/2022
A man in a suit gestures toward a sensor and monitor at a Samiraa smart mobility data platform exhibition booth. Mobility Sector Booming with Video Analytics 30/03/2022
AI software identifying road surface cracks with colorful digital overlays on a narrow Philadelphia residential street. Philadelphia Uses AI to Speed Up Road Inspections 31/08/2021
Traffic on a Milan highway passing an electronic speed control sign and roadside monitoring equipment. Milan’s Smart Road Project Comes at No Cost to the City 23/04/2021

Traffic management & monitoring

A person inside a car holding a flashing yellow V16 emergency beacon near the steering wheel. V16 Beacons: Spain’s Most Controversial Connected Vehicle Initiative 12/02/2026
Aerial night view of a traffic roundabout with green digital bounding boxes and motion paths tracking vehicles. From Cameras to Insights: VisionAI Transforms Motorway Operations 04/12/2025
Security camera mounted next to the Olympic rings with the Eiffel Tower and crowds in the background. VisionAI Helps Boost Security During 2024 Olympic Games 08/08/2024
Mobile trailer with a mounted camera and sensors parked on a residential street to monitor noise and traffic. Curbing Noise Pollution with AI-Enabled Solution 20/06/2024
Aerial view of a city street at night with illuminated buildings, traffic, and a digital red location pin overlay. Mobility Data: New Paradigm for Smart Cities 25/04/2024
AI computer vision overlay identifying buses, cars, and cyclists with colorful bounding boxes on a busy Sheffield street. AI Mobility Solution Helps Sheffield Keep Air Quality in Check 23/02/2024
Mobile Acusensus AI camera trailer deployed on a grassy roadside to monitor traffic on a two-lane highway. How the UK’s South West is Harnessing AI for Safer Roads 11/01/2024
Computer vision interface tracking vehicles with digital bounding boxes on a busy New York City street. Analyzing a Smart City Startup Series B Funding Round Success 04/01/2024
A woman speaking in front of an Urban Mobility Next 10 banner co-funded by the European Union at a conference. Unlocking the Future of Mobility Data: Challenges and Solutions 07/12/2023
A SEPTA bus driving through a Philadelphia city intersection with a crosswalk and high-rise buildings. Philadelphia’s Smart Traffic & Transit Strategy – Part 2 16/06/2023
A SEPTA bus driving through a Philadelphia city intersection with a crosswalk and high-rise buildings. Philadelphia’s Smart Traffic & Transit Strategy – Part 1 16/06/2023
Operators at desks in a Dirección General de Tráfico control room with large wall monitors displaying road traffic data. Spain is Betting on NB-IoT to Make Roads Safer 04/05/2023
Lidar point cloud visualization of highway traffic with 3D bounding boxes around vehicles and a camera feed overlay. Solid State Lidar Opens Up New Opportunities for Smart Cities 01/09/2022
Orange hexacopter drone with a gimbal camera hovering over a green field against a blue sky. Why Smart City Drone Innovation Isn’t Quickly Taking Off 12/05/2022
LiDAR point cloud scan of a transit station platform and street intersection in neon green and purple heat map colors. Is LiDAR key To San Francisco’s Smart City Transit Puzzle? 15/08/2020
High-angle view of a busy multi-lane city intersection in South Korea with cars and buses navigating yellow crosswalks. CES 2020 – Will South Korea Win The Mobility Race? 01/06/2020

V2X

Aerial view of a car approaching a crosswalk with digital light overlays connecting the vehicle, pedestrians, and sensors. V2X Advancements and Peachtree Corners’ Pilot for Safer Roads 07/07/2023
A man in a suit being interviewed by a woman at a technology trade show booth with a solar-powered pole in the background. Cities See Value in V2X Data 01/04/2022
A man in a suit gestures toward a sensor and monitor at a Samiraa smart mobility data platform exhibition booth. Mobility Sector Booming with Video Analytics 30/03/2022
Two-lane asphalt highway with utility poles leading toward snow-capped mountains under a blue sky. How the City of Denver’s Gearing Up for V2X 24/08/2021
Driver's view of a highway with digital V2X overlays highlighting surrounding vehicles and a suspension bridge ahead. What’s Holding Back V2X Communication? 15/06/2021

More

Analysts' perspective

A woman with long dark hair wearing a black blazer and yellow top sits against a dark background. Exploring US Smart Cities: Unveiling the Latest Trends 25/05/2023
Attendees in masks gather around a digital map display at the Smart City Expo World Congress Barcelona 2021. How To Deliver ROI on Smart City Initiatives 29/11/2021
A man with dark curly hair wearing a navy blazer and patterned button-down shirt in a bright indoor office setting. VC Fund: B2B Companies Offer Smart City Perks 28/09/2021
White Renault Zoe with Ubitricity branding charging from a London street lamp using a green Ubitricity SmartCable. German VC Earlybird on Backing Ubitricity & Enevo 23/02/2021
High-voltage power lines and transmission towers over a city at night with a blue digital network overlay. The Future Benefits of Smart Meters For Electric Utilities 05/01/2021
Close-up of a person's hands placing pink adhesive notes on a spiral notebook next to a laptop and smartphone. How Do You Forecast A Smart City? 20/07/2020
Black and white headshot of a man in a suit and patterned tie standing in front of a wall of framed pictures. Why Smart City Rankings Are A “Logistical” Nightmare 02/07/2020

Cybersecurity

Rear view of an IT professional monitoring network diagrams and data code on multiple computer screens in a dark room. Securing a Smart City: What’s at Risk? 17/03/2022

Policies

Digital interface displaying green audio waveforms and a machine classification of gunfire next to a satellite map. Audio, the Forbidden Fruit of Smart Cities in France 09/04/2026
Lady Justice statue in front of the European Union flag next to a digital microchip icon labeled AI. AI Legislation Hindering or Boosting Innovation? 29/05/2025
A bucket truck lift installs a Ubicquia smart streetlight sensor on a pole above a Boston Av. street sign. San Diego PD’s Controversial Smart Streetlight Project – What’s Changed? 30/01/2025
Portraits of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump superimposed over a daytime skyline of Seattle, Washington. US Election Special Report: What did Harris, Trump do for Smart Cities, Utilities? 05/09/2024
A man in a blue suit stands in front of a glass building featuring the European Parliament logo and the European Union flag. EU Launches First-of-Its-Kind AI Act 29/08/2024

Sustainability

A person holds a pigeon wearing a small black electronic sensor strapped to its back with a white harness. Nature as a Sensor: Rethinking Smart Cities, Utilities 23/04/2026
Satellite view of a rural landscape with a green pixelated data overlay covering buildings and roads. How AI-Powered Satellite Data, Can Increase Sustainability at Major Events like Olympics 27/02/2026
A woman speaking in front of an Urban Mobility Next 10 banner co-funded by the European Union at a conference. Unlocking the Future of Mobility Data: Challenges and Solutions 07/12/2023
Close-up of a blue Diehl Metering digital smart water meter installed on a pipe with a red valve handle. Reducing the Environmental Impacts of IoT 24/02/2022
Hands assembling an orange IoT device casing surrounded by a circuit board, battery, and hardware components. Fab Lab Brings Circular Economy To Life With Smart City Tech 02/06/2020

The Year in Review

A woman in a white sweater speaking with the year 2025 overlaid in large white text against a blurred indoor background. Smart Cities & Utilities in 2025: From Hype to Impact 18/12/2025
Woman speaking in front of large white 2024 text overlay with a blurred background of trees and lights. 2024 Year in Review 19/12/2024
Emma Lozano Dooga presenting the The Year in Review 2023 for smart cities and IoT 2023 Year In Review 20/12/2023
Portrait of a woman with long blonde hair wearing a white top against a background of blurred golden lights. 2022 Year in Review 29/12/2022
Portrait of a blonde woman in a black shirt against a background of blurred golden bokeh lights. 2021 Year in Review 30/12/2021
Crowd of people wearing face masks on a city street with Kurrant Insights 2020 Year in Review text overlay. 2020 Year in Review (IoT, smart cities, and digitalization) 06/01/2021

Smart City Platforms

Digital twins

Woman wearing a VR headset interacting with a digital twin 3D city model overlaying an aerial view of a metropolitan area. VR for Smart Cities, Utilities: Bop or Flop? 14/08/2025
3D digital twin visualization of Raleigh city blocks with a multi-colored heat map overlay and data icons. Raleigh’s Digital Twin, Another Example of Tech’s Endless Opportunities 17/10/2024
Two people view a 3D digital twin model of Orlando on a large display table in front of a Disney branded wall. Orlando Digital Twin: Progress Report 1.5 Years After Launch 28/03/2024
A man looks at a digital twin interface on a large monitor showing a 3D utility corridor with vegetation management data. Digital Twins: Key tool to make utilities more resilient, efficient? 14/03/2024
Computer vision interface tracking vehicles with digital bounding boxes on a busy New York City street. Analyzing a Smart City Startup Series B Funding Round Success 04/01/2024
A digital twin of Orlando projected on a table with Orlando Economic Partnership and Unity logos on a screen behind it. How a Game Engine is Powering Orlando’s Digital Twin 21/12/2022
A person uses a large touchscreen displaying a 3D digital twin map of a city with data dashboards and analytics. Digital Twins for Cities: From Hype to Reality? 08/12/2022
3D digital twin visualization of a city skyline with buildings highlighted by a green and orange heat map overlay. Urban Digital Twins Hype Becomes Reality 30/06/2022
Aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip at sunset featuring the Bellagio resort, Eiffel Tower replica, and city skyline. Las Vegas City’s Digital Twin Deployment Challenges Explained 21/04/2022
Portrait of a man wearing glasses, a black turtleneck, and a dark blazer against a plain white background. Founder’s Journey: How An Architect Built A Digital Twin Business 25/08/2020
Isometric 3D digital twin model of a city block featuring buildings, a soccer field, and roads covered in snow. City of Stockholm’s Journey Towards Digital Twin 28/05/2020

Smart City Apps

A finger points to a digital twin interface displaying a 3D map of city skyscrapers and highway interchanges. AI Agents in Digital Twins: Bringing Promises to Life? 30/04/2026
Smartphone displaying a safety app with a "Poor Lighting" report interface over a dark, dimly lit city street at night. Personal Safety App Becomes City Partner 09/01/2025

Smart city control center

A man points to a digital map of Seoul on a large touchscreen display at a Seoul Smart City platform exhibit. City of Seoul’s “Smart City Platform for Mayor” 01/06/2020
Operator in a high-visibility vest monitors a large video wall displaying city maps and live surveillance camera feeds. Lisbon Spends 1.2 Million Euros On A Smart City Platform 28/05/2020

Street Lighting

Smart Poles

Two illuminated circular smart luminaires on white poles overlooking a city skyline at night. Smart Luminaires Partner Up with Small Cells in Brazil 05/12/2024
A smart street pole equipped with an LED luminaire, a security camera, and an environmental sensor at a trade show booth. Are Smart Poles Scalable to Entire Cities? 15/12/2022
A tall white smart pole with integrated cellular equipment stands on a city sidewalk in front of a brick apartment building. How Are Smart Poles Making Their Way Into Cities? 08/09/2022
A slim black smart pole stands on a paved median between two multi-lane city roads lined with green trees and parked cars. Smart Poles: The New Building Block to a Smart City? 09/08/2021

Streetlighting control

A utility worker in a bucket lift installs an LED street light fixture against a clear blue sky. The Challenges of Smart Street Lighting: A US Utility Perspective 02/10/2025
Aerial view of a motorboat traveling down a flooded New Orleans residential street with houses submerged in water. How New Orleans Plans for Resilient, Smart Future 25/01/2024
Aerial drone view of a residential neighborhood with brick row houses and autumn trees in morning mist. Unveiling Dallas’ First Official Smart Community 31/08/2023
Row of illuminated LED street lamps lining a paved pedestrian walkway in a park at night. Optimizing Street Lighting with Telco Network Data 13/07/2023
Electric vehicle charging from a lamppost-mounted power box on a city street in Valencia, Spain. Valencia Targets Energy Efficiency & Light Pollution Reduction 12/01/2023
Woman in a blue and white checkered blazer seated in front of a Kurrant Insights banner. Las Condes’ Journey to Becoming a Smart City 30/11/2022
A technician in a hard hat and safety vest installs a circular LED street lighting fixture against a bright sky. A Look at Philadelphia’s Advanced Lighting Fixtures 27/10/2022
People relaxing on a green lawn in an urban park with smart lighting poles and a metal fence in the background. How Are Small Australian Cities Embracing Smart Technologies? 22/09/2022
Long exposure night photograph of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris with blurred light trails from passing traffic. Paris Continues Smart Street Light Ambitions Under Cielis 28/04/2022
Skyline of Angers, France, featuring historic stone buildings and the Maine River with docked boats. Angers, France: The Next Intelligent Territory? 13/01/2022
A technician in a bucket truck installs a decorative LED street lamp near a water tower and bare trees. Smart Street Lighting NY Connected 178K LEDs So Far 18/08/2021
A technician in a cherry picker bucket repairs a LED street light against a cloudy sky. Are Utility Tariffs Halting Smart Street Light Adoption? 30/06/2021
A narrow Brussels street viewed from an elevated position featuring traditional black lamp posts and parked cars. Brussels Deploys a City-Wide Smart Street Light System 13/04/2021
Long exposure of a red double-decker bus driving past illuminated streetlights and historic buildings in London at night. Wi-SUN Mesh Network Powers Streetlights In City of London 08/04/2021
Stone church with a tall spire and rose window in a French village featuring a red stop sign and black street lamp. A Small Smart City Takes Shape in France 18/03/2021
Modern LED street lights illuminate a city road at night between dark skyscrapers. Street Light Explainer Part II: Communication Networks 10/07/2020
A man in a suit gestures toward the internal wiring and hardware of an open street-side electrical cabinet in Barcelona. A look at Barcelona’s Smart Street Lights – video 01/06/2020
Row of illuminated double-arm LED street lights against a purple and orange sunset sky. Smart Street Light Explainer: Installations & Benefits 01/06/2020
Elevated night view of illuminated city streets, bridges, and buildings in Stockholm with glowing street lights. Stockholm Is Turning Its Street Lights Smart 29/05/2020

Ventures & M&A

M&A deals

Ariel Stern on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in a blurred office setting. Ariel Stern on M&A in the smart water industry 23/08/2021

The Smart Deal Podcast

Joe Zarifeh and Katrin de Proyart headshots over a city skyline rising from a field of money with The Smart Deal logo. The Smart Deal with Katrin de Proyart from Vizzia 06/10/2023
Digital city skyline with glowing "The Smart Deal" text rising from a field of hundred-dollar bills. The Smart Deal (Podcast) – Investment, Tech, and Smart Cities 13/04/2023

Waste

Illegal dumping

Skyline of Angers, France, featuring historic stone buildings and the Maine River with docked boats. Angers, France: The Next Intelligent Territory? 13/01/2022

Smart Waste Collection

A compact orange and white street sweeper vehicle cleaning a paved public square in Basel. AI Helps City of Basel Keep Streets Clean 22/01/2026
Two sanitation workers in orange high-visibility gear loading a green garbage truck on a snow-covered residential street. Digitalizing Waste Management in Extreme Weather: Lessons from Lethbridge 11/09/2025
RanMarine WasteShark autonomous surface vessel collecting floating plastic bottles and debris in a body of water. PortsToronto Uses Wastesharks to Keep Floating Rubbish at Bay 11/07/2024
A person drops a banana peel into a bin alongside sorted paper, plastic, and metal waste in a bright indoor setting. Facing Mandatory Residential Biowaste Separation with Smart Solutions 23/05/2024
Pedestrians walk along a Reykjavik street featuring a black litter bin positioned between sidewalk cafe signs. How Reykjavik Optimizes Litter Bin Waste Collection, Location 27/04/2023
IFAT Munich and Ukrainian flags flying in front of the Messe München exhibition center entrance under a clear sky. IFAT ’22: Circular Economy Shines Light on Smart Waste 02/06/2022
Mark Dancy on a laptop screen next to a Kurrant Insights coffee mug in a blurred office setting. Mark Dancy on the effectiveness of a pay-as-you-throw program 10/05/2022
Woman using a keycard to unlock a modern smart waste bin with access control on a city street. Can Pay-As-You-Throw with Access Control Reduce Waste? 05/05/2022
A white truck with a red hydraulic crane lifts a large metal underground waste container outside a brick building. U.S. Cities Invest in Underground Waste Solutions 17/02/2022
A man in a suit plugs a ChargePoint station cable into a Mack Electric truck at an indoor charging facility. NYC’s Fleet Electrification Underscores Big Market Opportunity 10/11/2021
Cross-section illustration of a Waste-Logics smart bin with an internal radar sensor measuring fill levels. Radar Sensors Gain Traction in IoT 13/10/2021
Traditional brick buildings and a tour boat along the Oudegracht canal in Utrecht, Netherlands. Utrecht Cuts Down on Waste Collection Thanks To Sensors 25/05/2021
Overflowing paper recycling bin labeled "papier" on a city street in Amsterdam with loose trash on the sidewalk. Amsterdam’s AI Waste Solution Underscores Growing Trend 13/05/2021
Jeff Satwicz sits at an office desk next to a computer monitor displaying a 3D CAD model of a Bigbelly smart waste bin. Founders’ Journey: Bigbelly’s Jeff Satwicz & Jim Poss 02/10/2020
Bigbelly smart waste and recycling compactors on a Times Square sidewalk in New York City. NYC Budget Cuts Could Mean More Smart Compactors 09/09/2020
Children using colorful circular inlets of an automated vacuum waste collection system outside a residential building. Revolutionizing Waste: Stockholm’s Underground Collection 02/06/2020

Water

Meet the utilities

A utility worker in a high-visibility vest uses a ruggedized tablet with a stylus to monitor data outdoors. Anglian Water’s Journey to Digitalization 01/08/2024
Satellite imagery of a coastal city with blue shaded areas and yellow data points indicating potential water leak locations. How Satellites are Helping Anglian Water Find Leaks 12/10/2023
Three Severn Trent workers in high-visibility jackets install a water meter behind a green safety barrier on a driveway. Severn Trent’s Water AMI May Lead to More Connected Solutions 23/03/2023
A technician monitors a Global Omnium water utility control room with digital network diagrams on large wall displays. A Look at a Digitally Driven Spanish Water Utility 13/10/2022
A Thames Water technician wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, and high-visibility vest sitting in a vehicle. Why are UK water utilities switching to AMI Meters? 15/09/2022
A grey IoT sensor device and wiring mounted inside a concrete manhole shaft with a metal access ladder. Tel Aviv Combats Two Water Challenges with One Solution 23/06/2022
An operator monitors water utility data on multiple screens and a large projection in an Eaux de Marseille control room. Eaux de Marseille Leverages the Full Potential of IoT 24/03/2022
A utility worker in a high-visibility orange jacket installs a smart water meter inside an underground street vault. AMI Overtakes AMR Deployments by U.S. Water Utilities 02/02/2021

Smart metering

A man in an Auriga shirt speaks at a desk with a laptop in front of a Priority Services Register banner. Data Sharing Enhances AMI Rollout for Cities, Utilities, Customers 20/04/2023
Three Severn Trent workers in high-visibility jackets install a water meter behind a green safety barrier on a driveway. Severn Trent’s Water AMI May Lead to More Connected Solutions 23/03/2023
A Thames Water technician wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, and high-visibility vest sitting in a vehicle. Why are UK water utilities switching to AMI Meters? 15/09/2022
An operator monitors water utility data on multiple screens and a large projection in an Eaux de Marseille control room. Eaux de Marseille Leverages the Full Potential of IoT 24/03/2022
Wireless gateway mounted on a high pole overlooking a multi-lane highway with traffic and surrounding forest. Massive Public LoRaWAN Network Arrives in Florida 19/01/2022
A Yarra Valley Water technician in high-visibility gear uses a laptop to configure a digital meter in a park. Yarra Valley Water Deploys Nearly a Million NB-IoT Devices 17/08/2021
A utility worker in a high-visibility orange jacket installs a smart water meter inside an underground street vault. AMI Overtakes AMR Deployments by U.S. Water Utilities 02/02/2021

Wastewater network monitoring

A utility worker in high-visibility gear uses a tablet near an open manhole with red safety barriers and monitoring tools. UK Turns to Digital to Monitor Wastewater Network 12/09/2024
IoT sensor installed on a metal street gully grate next to a digital map showing urban drainage network data points. How a London Borough is Using IoT to Curb Urban Flooding 18/01/2024
A utility worker in high-visibility clothing uses a tablet displaying a digital city map inside a vehicle. Using GeoAI to Calculate Wastewater Taxes in Cologne 23/02/2023
A grey IoT sensor device and wiring mounted inside a concrete manhole shaft with a metal access ladder. Tel Aviv Combats Two Water Challenges with One Solution 23/06/2022
A worker in blue gloves holds a smartphone over an open manhole with a sensor suspended by a chain inside. Marseille Spots Clogged Gutters with Filling-level Sensors 10/02/2022
Yellow wastewater discharging from a large metal pipe into a body of water near a pier. Florida Uses IoT to Tackle Wastewater Challenges 13/07/2021

Water distribution monitoring

Red fire hydrant with a black cap and base standing in a grassy field. Kansas City Water Turns Fire Hydrants Into Leak Finders 20/02/2025
A utility worker in a high-visibility vest uses a ruggedized tablet with a stylus to monitor data outdoors. Anglian Water’s Journey to Digitalization 01/08/2024
Satellite imagery of a coastal city with blue shaded areas and yellow data points indicating potential water leak locations. How Satellites are Helping Anglian Water Find Leaks 12/10/2023
A technician monitors a Global Omnium water utility control room with digital network diagrams on large wall displays. A Look at a Digitally Driven Spanish Water Utility 13/10/2022
Close-up of a chrome faucet with a steady stream of water flowing against a blurred blue and white background. How Smart Utilities Use IoT To Keep Water Running 14/01/2021
Aerial view of the red 25 de Abril Bridge spanning the Tagus River with the Lisbon cityscape in the background. City of Lisbon Turns To IoT To Solve Its Water Worries 28/05/2020

Water Plant Operations

A technician monitors water treatment plant data and facility camera feeds on dual computer screens in a control room. AI Set to Change Water Plant Operations 12/12/2024

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