Tag Archives: Smart Cities

Telefónica Retains Gartner Leadership Position in Global Managed IoT Connectivity Services for Twelfth Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services Worldwide for the twelfth consecutive year. Through Telefónica Tech, the company continues expanding its IoT connectivity portfolio with technologies including 5G, … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Backs KONE with €250 Million to Advance Smart Building Mobility and Urban Infrastructure Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing €250 million to KONE to support a multi-year research and innovation programme focused on next-generation elevators, escalators, and intelligent people-flow technologies. Running from 2026 to 2029, the initiative aims to improve safety, … Read the full press release

H.E. Bernard Faustino La Madrid Dy, Philippine Ambassador to Switzerland, to Join Global Leaders at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress has confirmed that Philippine Ambassador Bernard Faustino La Madrid Dy will participate in its 5th Session in Lake Como in April 2026. The event will gather global leaders to discuss the impact and governance … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Highlights Proven Technology as Chileans Show Increased Support for Congestion Pricing

(IN BRIEF) More than half of Chileans now support the introduction of congestion charging, according to a recent Ipsos survey, signaling a growing acceptance of smart mobility solutions. Kapsch TrafficCom highlights that the technology required for efficient implementation is already … Read the full press release

New Study Reveals Runners Take Greater Risks Around Self Driving Cars Prompting Rethink of Road Safety Systems

(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of Glasgow and KAIST has revealed that runners behave significantly differently from walkers when interacting with self-driving cars, often taking greater risks to maintain their pace. Using augmented reality simulations, researchers found that … Read the full press release

Five Major European Telecom Operators Launch First Federated Edge Cloud to Strengthen Digital Sovereignty at MWC 2026

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, TIM, and Vodafone have jointly demonstrated the European Edge Continuum at Mobile World Congress 2026, establishing the first federated pan-European edge cloud and marking a significant step toward digital sovereignty. Developed within the IPCEI-CIS … Read the full press release

LaCabina Becomes Telefónica’s Central Showcase for Scalable Innovation Across Industry, Healthcare, and Smart Cities

(IN BRIEF) Since opening in 2023 Telefónica’s LaCabina in Madrid has welcomed over 30,000 visitors from 5,000 organizations, with more than 40 percent adopting Telefónica technologies after their visit the 2,200-sqm innovation hub hosts over 270 demonstrations across nine sectoral … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Launches EcoTrafiX Platform to Modernise Urban Traffic and Connected Mobility Management

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has launched its next-generation EcoTrafiX Platform, a unified and modular traffic management solution that combines AI, connected vehicle integration, predictive analytics, and device management into a single operating environment. Designed for cloud or on-premise deployment, the … Read the full press release

Why the European LoRaWAN Sector Is Shifting Toward Fewer, Larger Operators

Europe’s LoRaWAN and LPWAN market is moving from fragmentation toward consolidation as customers demand scale, interoperability, and carrier-grade reliability Mergers and acquisitions, such as Netmore’s purchase of Actility, are combining network operations with platform control to support cross-border Massive IoT … Read the full press release

Netmore Group has acquired Actility, one of the original architects of LoRaWAN and the company behind the widely used ThingPark platform

Netmore’s acquisition of Actility marks a major consolidation in the global LoRaWAN and LPWAN market The deal creates one of the world’s largest Massive IoT ecosystems, managing more than 14 million connected devices across 100+ countries Actility adds the ThingPark … Read the full press release

Netmore Acquires Actility to Lead Global Transformation of Massive IoT

(IN BRIEF) Netmore Group has acquired Paris-based Actility, a pioneer in LPWAN and a co-inventor of LoRaWAN, along with its geolocation subsidiary Abeeway, creating what the companies describe as the world’s largest LoRaWAN ecosystem with more than 14 million contracted … Read the full press release

TomTom Launches Area Analytics to Deliver Custom Traffic Insights for Cities and Organizations

(IN BRIEF) TomTom has launched Area Analytics, a new traffic analytics solution that enables users to define custom geographic areas and analyze traffic patterns over flexible timeframes with detailed hourly data. Built on the same data foundation as TomTom’s Traffic … Read the full press release

European LoRaWAN Push in Latin America

How European companies shaped Latin America’s LoRaWAN landscape—from Everynet’s Brazil Foundations to Netmore’s Network Takeover—pioneering neutral-host networks, supplying carrier-grade infrastructure, scaling platforms, and culminating in Netmore’s assumption of American Tower’s operations in Brazil. (NEWS) BRUSSELS / SÃO PAULO, 17-Sep-2025 — … Read the full press release

Brazil’s booming IoT market drives Netmore to take over American Tower’s LoRaWAN operations, building on Everynet acquisition to reinforce Latin American leadership

(NEWS) Stockholm / São Paulo, 17-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Swedish IoT network operator Netmore Group has officially assumed commercial operations of American Tower Corporation’s LoRaWAN network in Brazil, according to a press announcement made on EuropaWire yesterday.  Under the agreement, … Read the full press release

Prosus and Nxt Museum conclude AI residency with public showcase exploring intent-driven artificial intelligence

(IN BRIEF) Prosus and Nxt Museum partnered to create a three-month artist residency in Amsterdam dedicated to exploring intent-driven AI and its cultural, emotional, and societal implications. The residency connected artists with Prosus data scientists and Nxt Museum mentors to … Read the full press release

Experts from Kapsch TrafficCom and Comillas University highlight sustainable strategies for tackling urban congestion

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom and Comillas Pontifical University co-hosted a webinar on urban mobility titled “The Future of Movement: Rethinking Congestion in the Age of Smart Cities”, where experts discussed the root causes of congestion and highlighted congestion pricing as … Read the full press release

EIB commits additional €500 million to Greek urban sustainability projects

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and Greece’s CDLF have signed a €500 million loan under the Antonis Tritsis urban investment programme, bringing the EIB’s total commitment to €1 billion. The funds will support hundreds of local authority projects—ranging from water and … Read the full press release

Leica Geosystems Launches the Leica Pegasus TRK300, a Versatile Solution for Mobile Mapping

(IN BRIEF) Leica Geosystems introduces the Leica Pegasus TRK300, an adaptable mobile mapping system designed for efficient and high-quality geospatial data collection. With its multi-beam scanner system, long-range capability, and durable design, the system ensures fast, detailed data capture in … Read the full press release

ELKO Becomes First Distributor in Region to Offer Cutting-Edge Wireless Connectivity Solutions from Ceragon and Siklu

(IN BRIEF) ELKO has become the first regional distributor to offer wireless connectivity solutions from Ceragon and its sub-brand Siklu, expanding its portfolio with high-performance microwave and millimeter-wave technologies. These solutions, trusted by over 600 service providers worldwide, cater to various … Read the full press release

Madrid Enhances Mobility Management with EcoTrafiX and Kapsch TrafficCom Technology

(IN BRIEF) Madrid is upgrading its mobility infrastructure with EcoTrafiX and the Mobility Data Platform by Kapsch TrafficCom to manage traffic at 3,000 intersections. The technology replaces the city’s existing system, providing enhanced scalability and flexibility. A EUR 5.6 million … Read the full press release