A Nigerian state government has agreed a deal with UK-based greentech firm Conflow Power Group to deploy 50,000 solar-powered streetlights that also function as a distributed AI data centre, in a major example of IoT for smart cities infrastructure. The…
Transparency, infrastructure, and public trust are key to urban success
Residents in high-performing cities tend to perceive more transparency in their cities and be actively engaged in the processes that shape their quality of life, the IMD Smart City Index 2026 finds. The report, entitled ‘The Quest for Trust and…
Avalue Technology expands AI Edge computing push to power next-generation smart cities
Taiwanese industrial computing firm Avalue Technology is expanding its portfolio of artificial intelligence (AI) and Edge computing solutions as demand rises for smarter, data-driven urban infrastructure. The company said it is focusing on high-performance computing (HPC) platforms that combine AI…
Manhattan’s eruv adopts electronic monitoring in world-first sensor project
A New York-based technology company has completed what is believed to be the world’s first electronic monitoring system for an eruv, the ritual boundary that enables Orthodox Jews to carry objects on the Sabbath. Aware Buildings, a specialist in long-range…
SICK unveils AI-powered sensor to cut collisions in outdoor machinery
German sensor manufacturer SICK has unveiled a new AI-enabled detection system designed to improve safety and cut downtime in outdoor industrial operations. The Visionary AI-Assist device, launched on Tuesday, integrates 2D and 3D image processing with an embedded AI chip…
SECO deepens AI offering with new applications and Clea trial integration
SECO, the Italian industrial technology company, has stepped up its Edge AI strategy with the launch of a new online Developer Centre and the release of seven additional AI apps through its Application Hub. The dual announcements reflect the Milan-listed…
Wint launches solution for turning water data into insights
Wint recently announced the launch of Water Insights, providing facility and sustainability managers, developers, and general contractors with a clear, actionable view of their buildings’ water usage patterns. Facility and sustainability teams currently manage their buildings’ water using aggregate, low-granularity…
Wiliot and Avery Dennison expand partnership
Avery Dennison and Wiliot have expanded their partnership to scale the manufacturing, performance, and market reach of Wiliot’s ambient IoT technologies globally. Building on their collaboration in 2022, the expanded partnership includes Avery Dennison’s manufacturing of Wiliot’s IoT Bluetooth-enabled sensors,…
Smart buildings are fastest growing market for LoRaWAN deployments
The LoRa Alliance recently announced that smart buildings have emerged as the fastest-growing vertical market for LoRaWAN deployments, based on information provided by members. Key applications driving a rapid return on investment (ROI) for building owners include energy and operational…
Digi and Silicon Labs to deliver Wi-SUN solution
Digi International recently announced the upcoming availability of the Digi XBee for Wi-SUN solution. This offering is engineered to simplify and accelerate the rollout of interoperable and secure IP-based mesh networks for smart city, utility, renewable energy, and industrial IoT…
