NTT DATA has been chosen by the City of Brownsville, Texas, to implement its smart solutions and Private 5G (P5G) wireless connectivity. This initiative aims to enhance citizen services, bolster public safety, promote sustainability, and manage the city’s growth through…
Smart Cities
AURAK researchers integrate IoT and blockchain for food safety
A recent study conducted by a researcher from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has highlighted how the integration of IoT and blockchain technology can significantly enhance food safety. The study, led by Dr Tahseen Arshi, Associate Provost…
1.3 million water meters to be replaced, using LoRaWAN network
Netmore Group and Yorkshire Water have announced that Netmore has been chosen as the lead partner to replace 1.3 million water meters across Yorkshire, pending final approval from Ofwat in December 2024. This initiative, in line with Yorkshire Water’s Water…
Sensor technology from VivaCity put into use at pedestrian crossing
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), in collaboration with Solihull Council and as part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), has implemented sensor technology at a toucan crossing near Blythe Valley, marking a step towards smart cities. The sensors, created…
Initiative invites individuals to take part in smart city trial in Seoul
Thames Freeport and the Seoul Digital Foundation (SDF) have announced their collaboration which will address scaling smart city solutions in new markets and have invited innovators from the UK to trial their solutions in South Korea, one of these markets.…
Infogrid acquires Building IoT’s tech
Infogrid, a company specialising in building intelligence and analytics with a focus on utilising AI and data to reduce the environmental impact of the global real estate sector, has announced its acquisition of Buildings IOT’s adaptive buildings technology. This strategic…
Eyrus and Insight Risk partner to bring IoT insights to insurance
Eyrus and Insight Risk Technologies are pleased to announce their partnership, combining Eyrus’ construction IoT platform with Insight Risk’s expertise in Builder’s Risk insurance and risk management services. This collaboration enables the swift implementation of technology and risk management strategies…
TPG Telecom secures smart metering project in Australia
TPG Telecom has secured one of Australia’s largest smart metering project, winning a 10-year contract to manage one million NB-IoT smart meters for South East Water in Victoria. This initiative will see the replacement of traditional mechanical water meters with…
EIR Healthcare announces IoT-driven office building
EIR Healthcare has announced the groundbreaking of a new commercial property project in Brooklyn, NY, using modular construction techniques and integrating an IoT platform. The project is being executed in collaboration with general contractors Skylight Development, Coughlin Scheel Architects, a…
Wireless mesh networks supporting smart cities
Wireless mesh networks are significant to a smoothly operating smart city, according to Phil Beecher, President and CEO of Wi-SUN Alliance, in a recent podcast episode of IoT Unplugged, season 3. The technologies supporting smart cities are vast, as Beecher…
