Insight SIP Bluetooth Module picked for counting devices

Eco-Counter has opted for Insight SiP’s ultra-miniature RF Bluetooth module for its EVO series of counting devices. Eco-Counter is a provider of solutions for accurately counting pedestrians and cyclists in urban areas, parks, and natural open spaces. There is a…

Siemens breaks ground on smart city development

Siemens, in the presence of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Berlin’s Governing Mayor Kai Wegner, commenced the ground breaking ceremony for one of Europe’s largest urban development initiatives in Berlin. Siemensstadt Square, encompassing approximately 188 acres and offering over a…

LMT begins transport monitoring trial

On 12 June 2024, Latvian mobile operator LMT, working in partnership with Lithuanian system integrator FIMA, initiated the first Lithuanian trial of the LMT transport monitoring system. This pilot, operational until 15 August 2024, grants Vilnius access to comprehensive data…

Smart traffic management: becoming a must-have for cities

Smart traffic management is a sector projected to grow, as a combination of tools such as AI, machine learning (ML), vision systems and cameras are ostensibly paving the way for a future where traffic flows smoothly and congestion is a…

VivaCity appoints Chief Technology Officer

VivaCity, a company dedicated to enhancing cities for better living and working, has appointed Anna Keren as its new Chief Technology Officer. Keren is joining VivaCity from Thirdfort, where she served as Chief Technology and Product Officer. Her extensive background…

Smart city partners with Seyond to deploy LiDAR tech

Peachtree Corners, a city that prides itself on being one of the first ‘smart cities’ in the US, powered by real-world connected infrastructure, has announced a partnership with Seyond, a global provider of high-quality LiDAR technology. This collaboration enables Seyond…

Iteris chosen to improve city intersection with sensors

Iteris, a technology ecosystem for managing smart mobility infrastructure, has announced that Carson City, Nevada, has opted to enhance the city’s intersection detection sensors with Iteris’ Vantage Apex hybrid sensors. Vantage Apex represents the industry’s 1080p high-definition (HD) video and…

Hikvision emphasised road traffic safety at Intertraffic 2024

Hikvision’s appearance at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024, a global trade fair for mobility and traffic technology, saw the company unveil a range of traffic, transport, and parking management solutions and products powered by Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) technology, promising to…

FG25 Sub-GHz SoC now available for Smart Cities and Long-Range Deployments

During works with the 2022 Developer Conference, Silicon Labs announced their new flagship sub-Ghz SoC, the FG25, which is now generally available through Silicon Labs and distribution partners. The FG25 is the ideal SoC (system on chip) for long-range, low-power…

Collaboration creates smarter, healthier, more sustainable buildings

Johnson Controls, the global specialist for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and Willow, a provider of digital twin solutions for critical infrastructure and real estate have announced a global collaboration to digitally transform buildings and facilities into healthier, safer and more…