Kurrant - Your Smart City and Utility Industry Weekly Updates

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. For more on smart cities and utilities visit www.kurrant.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

Explore the latest in city and utility digitalization across the globe with Kurrantly. This week:  The Brazilian city of Londrina’s partners with Lactec for a remote streetlight management system for its 65,000 streetlights. Belgium’s Waterloo employs Telraam sensors for mobility monitoring to enhance urban planning. Vodafone Spain and Aqualia’s collaborate on digitizing water management with NB-IoT technology. BT Group launch a UK-wide NB-IoT network, the EPA’s invests millions in US air quality monitoring. Simpliciti aquires Greencityzen for advanced water network management. Portuguese startup Connected’s secures funding for developing space-based NB-IoT connectivity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

Dive into the forefront of urban innovation with projects transforming cities worldwide This week: -New York City's Fire Department collaborates with C2SMARTER in West Harlem to create a digital twin. -Atlantic City broadens its license plate reader program. -Los Angeles County launches a smart mobility initiative for buses with Iteris. -Chicago reassesses its safety technology. -Orléans Metropole in France enhances its electric vehicle infrastructure. -Dortmund in Germany advances in bridge monitoring through digitization, -Anas part of FS Italiane Group leads with its 'Smart Road' project in Italy. Visit ⁠Kurrant.com for more --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

When we go to a smart city event, artificial intelligence is everywhere, and computer vision is the star, the quarterback of the industry. AI is turning into a crucial tool for both vendors and municipalities. It can be a selling point, but sometimes it also leads to deception as vendors sell a simple algorithm as artificial intelligence to attract buyers, and other times, it can be a worry for cities who know all too well about privacy concerns and want to protect their residents. We’re seeing the technology bring efficiency to the industry, but sometimes, also a lack of transparency. In this video, the first part of a series about AI in the smart city industry, we interview Charbel Aoun, Smart City & Spaces Director at NVIDIA, Sébastien Roche, President of Optim.aize, Anass Khobzi, CTO of Cali Intelligences, and Jorit Schmelzle, CEO of Peregrinne.ai, to discuss the types of AI used in the smart city industry, some examples of them, how AI is helping digitalization be more efficient and move forward, and some of the issues we’re seeing. watch more www.kurrant.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

Discover how the world is transforming with smart cities and utilities: From Italy's smart ventures to global IoT expansions, and breakthroughs in recycling and traffic management to the future of EV charging and digital governance.This week:-Patrizia boosts its smart city ventures with Smart Streetlighting Aquisition.-Netmore acquires Senet to expand IoT operations in the US.Ireland launches a recycling scheme with Re-turn and Sensoneo-Greyparrot teams up with Bollegraaf and Lubo Recycling Solutions to improve recycling efficiency with AI.-Coachella Valley embarks on a traffic management project with Yunex Traffic and Western Systems Inc.-more on Kurrant.com#v2x #smartcities #streetlighting #smartwaste #sustainability #lorawan #mergersandacquisitions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

This week on Kurrantly:  Essex & Suffolk Water is partnering with Connexin to deploy one million LoRaWAN-connected smart water meters. Worcestershire Regulatory Services and EarthSense are launching an air quality sensor project across the county. Fluvius is teaming up with Itron and Lightwell to upgrade one million streetlamps to LED by 2028. ACWA Robotics secures €4.8 million to develop a water network inspection robots. EDF invests in Spotr for AI-powered automated building inspections. The California Energy Commission awards millions in grants to accelerate user-friendly residential electric vehicle charging solutions. For more insight on the Smart City and Utility Industry visit ⁠⁠www.kurrant.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

This week on Kurrantly:  France is implementing advanced video surveillance for the 2024 Olympics with Wintics, Videtics and ChapsVision Austria introduces a deposit return system with Sensoneo to boost recycling rates. In the UK, cutting-edge AI is transforming electronic waste sorting. Canada’s Miovision expands its smart traffic solutions through acquisitions, and Illinois invests in smart mobility for enhanced traffic management. Illinois invests in smart mobility for enhanced traffic management. Xcel Energy is rolling out smart meters to modernize the grid in the Dakotas. Cleveland’s CLEANinCLE project pays citizens to help monitor air quality. For more insight on the Smart City and Utility Industry visit ⁠www.kurrant.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

In this episode, we explore New Orleans' post-disaster strategies, highlighting efficient, high-ROI projects like LED streetlights, flood monitoring and warning systems. We discuss with Kim Walker LaGrue, City of New Orleans' Chief Information Officer, the smart initiatives they prioritize and the hurdles in scaling solutions without a proper backbone infrastructure. Watch the full episode 👉 https://kurrant.com/originals/how-new-orleans-plans-for-resilient-smart-future/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

This week on Kurrantly:  The Biden-Harris administration boosts the US EV charging network with increased funding.  Florida’s Department of Transportation enhances road safety using one.network‘s technology. Italy’s Molise region, through its public water authority Gestione Risorse Idriche Molisane, collaborates with Unidata to deploy a LoRaWAN IoT network for smart water meters. Tuscany’s Publiacqua has partnered with Xylem to boost Medio Valdarno’s water infrastructure using advanced analytics and leak detection. UK’s Northumbrian Water and Ofwat introduces an open data platform for the water industry. Denmark’s RGS Nordic partners with ZenRobotics to advance recycling through an AI-driven facility. For more insight on the Smart City and Utility Industry visit www.kurrant.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

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. 👉 CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL EPISODE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

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! Dive deeper into cities and utilities digitalisation with in depth insights from www.kurrant.com/originals #SmartCities #SustainableDevelopment #TechNews #UrbanInnovation #Kurrantly --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

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. #SmartCities #EVCharging #WaterManagement --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

🚀 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

🚀 This week's selection of smart city news on Kurrantly: 🗽 NYC Office of Technology and Innovation unveils a smart city testbed! Don't miss this week's video featuring Paul Rothman, Smart City and IoT Director at Tokai, breaking down the project details. 🎬 🟢 Google's Project Green Light uses AI to cut emissions by optimizing traffic lights. Now open for city applications! 🚦 🎓 The £9.5M IoT Schools Network project expands in South East Scotland. Visualizing environment data in classrooms! 📊 🏙️ Edinburgh advances its smart city vision: Digital UTMC for better traffic & air quality sensors in homes. 🍃 💧 Severn Trent x Kraken = AI-powered customer service & smart water solutions for millions. 💧 🚘 Landis+Gyr acquires Thundergrid, aiming to revolutionize EV solutions down under! 🇳🇿🇦🇺 📹 After the tragic crowd crush, Seoul boosts surveillance with AI and CCTVs to ensure public safety. 🏙️ Stay updated with #Kurrantly! 🌍📰✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

📣 This week on Kurrantly: ComEd & Aclima launch a hyperlocal air-quality portal in Chicago's Bronzeville. 🌬️ Rhode Island to rollout 525k smart meters, modernizing energy infrastructure. ⚡ Amperon raises $20M in Series B for AI-driven grid analytics. 📊💡 Tipmont, Indiana selects Landis+Gyr's Revelo meters for advanced grid management. 📡 Austin Energy adopts AI-powered Pano system for early wildfire detection. 🔥👁️ AQMesh sensors set up in San Diego's South Bay to tackle odor issues. 🤢🔍 Stay updated on the latest in Smart Cities and IoT news with #Kurrantly 🌍🔋🌱 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message

📌 This week on Kurrantly: 1️⃣ Sartel & Sarthe Numérique invest in a €2.5M LoRaWAN network in France 🇫🇷 for sustainability. 2️⃣ SWEPCO's 234k smart meter rollout in Louisiana 🔋 starts in Shreveport-Bossier. 3️⃣ ATCO boosts Alberta's 🇨🇦 grid with 230k smart meters, targeting CO2 reductions. 4️⃣ Snohomish PUD's ‘Connect Up’ program kicks off: 373k smart meters in Washington ⚡💧. 5️⃣ SPIE acquires 85% of Réseaux Environnement, expanding in France's energy sector 🌐. 6️⃣ New Orleans introduces AI tech for streetcar safety. 7️⃣ Rogers, SpaceX, and Pano AI unite for wildfire detection in British Columbia 🛰🔥. Visit kurrant.com for more Stay updated on #SmartCities and #TechInnovations! 🚀🌍 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kurrant/message