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Big tech and smart city moves this week! From French privacy rulings and Spanish IoT breakthroughs to major acquisitions in water management and bold EV charging expansions.

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This week on Kurrantly: Madrid to monitor vehicle entries for enhanced security part of its new smart city platform project; Montpellier awards E-Totem a contract for hundreds of EV charging points; Seattle launches wireless-charging electric buses; Indiana’s NIPSCO and Rhode Island Energy roll out AMI meters for better service; Predator Ridge in Canada pioneers in wildfire detection technology with Sensenet.

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In this video we interview ⁠Dhiresh Bhatt⁠, Head of Highways & Transportation at ⁠Redbridge Council⁠, to learn about their connected drain sensor project and what other solution the department is looking for to improve services.

Floodings are becoming more and more common. It’s mainly due to climate change, but the changes humans have made to the ecosystem, like replacing forested areas with concrete, don’t help either. Drains and sewers aren’t able to take in the amount of rainfall that has now become standard with extreme weather events, leaving, on those occasions, streets filled with water. We’ve seen utilities investing heavily in flood monitoring solutions, but municipalities and councils are also doing their part. The London borough of Redbridge deployed in 2022 and 2023 99 drain sensors and 3 river ones to prevent floodings thanks to efficient gully maintenance.

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This week's edition of Kurrantly brings you a roundup of urban technology and sustainability news. From Florence's smart city initiatives to innovative steps in environmental monitoring and 5G technology, dive into this week's highlights:

• 🇮🇹 Florence's New Era: The city unveils a state-of-the-art smart city control room.
• 💦 Severn Trent's Eco-Friendly Move: Expanding smart water meter deployment across the UK.
• 🌬️ South Bronx's Community Empowerment: Launching a community-driven air quality network with QuantAQ, Inc.
• 🛰️ Sateliot's Game-Changing Project: Securing funds for a 5G IoT nanosatellite constellation.
• 🚦 Alexandria's Traffic Revolution: Implementing advanced traffic signal systems for better urban flow.
• And More...

Join us in exploring these innovative strides towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future of urban living!

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This week on Kurrantly:

💧 Badger Meter expands its portfolio with Trimble's advanced water monitoring technology.

💧 ABB steps up its game in smart water management through the strategic acquisition of Real Tech Inc..

🔋 UK's and US EV infrastructure landscape is facing challenges.

🚗 Innovative approach by BT Group: Repurposing old street cabinets into EV charging stations.

🌡️ NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration and CAPA STRATEGIES, LLC invite collaboration for their Urban Heat Island mapping program.

♻️ Qatar's Ministry of Municipality leads the way in smart waste management, implementing a wide-scale digital transformation in Doha.

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This Week on Kurrantly: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is financing Romania’s Delgaz Grid, part of the E.ON Group, to upgrade its electricity network. Italy’s Safety21 acquires iMoi, leveraging AI for public administration and road safety. Kapsch TrafficCom enhances Madrid’s public transport efficiency with a new traffic light system. The UK government backs various vehicle-to-everything projects, focusing on innovative electric vehicle charging solutions. Pacific Equity Partners makes a substantial investment in Australian EV charging company EVSE, collaborating with Intellihub to expand the charging network. Finally, Australia’s Northern Beach Council and Ausgrid team up to install smart LED streetlights, promoting energy efficiency and smart city capabilities.

This Week: Puerto Rico's energy utility Luma to replace millions of meters with smart meters. Rome partners with Boldyn Networks for #Roma5G project, enhancing connectivity and public safety. Athens Water Supply and Sewerage plans a large investment in transformation projects and water network upgrades. Dubai's RTA approves 10 PPP multi-million projects valued for 2024-26, focusing on smart infrastructure and smart street lighting. South Korea adopts C-V2X for next-gen vehicle communication system, promoting road safety and automation. For more on Smart Cities and IoT visit: www.kurrant.com

This week: Romania launches the world’s largest Deposit Return System with Sensoneo, Cortexia secures significant funding for AI expansion, and Actility gains a notable investment to boost its IoT presence. Siemens acquires BuntPlanet, enhancing AI in water utilities, while Groupe Ragni expands in European street lighting with HESS GmbH Licht + Form. Yotta Capital Partners invests in BH Technologies, Webdyn eyes a majority stake in Adeunis, and Honeywell Smart Energy backs Sparkmeter to innovate grid solutions in the US.

This week on Kurrantly :
🇫🇷 The French city of Andrézieux-Bouthéon partners with Citeos for a major overhaul of its public lighting system.
🇮🇹 In Italy, a significant energy system enhancement is underway in the municipality of Sanremo, powered by Veolia.
🚗 Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG collaborates with SwissAI for a vast network of EV charging stations.
💧 French startup AquaTech Innovation secures funding for groundbreaking wastewater treatment and recycling tech.
🔍 Italgas introduces an innovative 'H2 ready' smart meter.
🇦🇺 Down Under, Ausgrid is set to replace street lights with energy-efficient LEDs, marking a big leap in energy conservation.

🚀 Exciting Updates on #Kurrantly This Week! 🎉

1️⃣ #SaudiArabia is going electric! 🚗⚡ The Public Investment Fund & Saudi Electricity Co. are launching the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Co., aiming to install 5,000+ fast chargers by 2030. A major step towards #Vision2030! 🇸🇦

2️⃣ #Austin, stay safe! 🔥 SmokeD is rolling out the Austin Wildfire Detection Project, utilizing AI to detect wildfires within a 10-mile radius in just 10 mins. Protecting over 1.5M residents! 🛡️

3️⃣ #EVCharging boost in #Turkey! 🇹🇷 Siemens partners with Astor Enerji to deploy 200 fast chargers across the country, enhancing Turkey's EV infrastructure. ⚡🔌

4️⃣ Abu Dhabi’s transportation is getting smarter! 🌐 The ITC partnered with ST Engineering to launch its Intelligent Transportation Central Platform, set to transform traffic management with AI by 2027. 🛣️

5️⃣ Hayden AI secures $53M in Series B funding! 💰 This will supercharge their mission of helping governments and businesses optimize operations for safer, sustainable communities. 🌱

6️⃣ #Colorado steps up air quality monitoring! 🌬️ Thanks to EPA support, additional purple air monitors will help residents make informed outdoor decisions. 💚

7️⃣ #Georgia gets a traffic upgrade! 🚦 Peachtree Corners integrates Intelligent Traffic Control tech for real-time traffic optimization at 10+ intersections. 🌐

Stay tuned for more updates! 💻✨ #TechNews #EV #WildfireSafety #SmartCities #AI #Sustainability