MALAYSIA has spent millions of ringgit building smart cities. While this is certainly a positive step, one of our biggest challenges lies beyond urban centres – in our forests, rivers and wildlife corridors, which are becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate change, development and human activity.
Increasingly, we read about illegal logging in Kelantan, Pahang and Sarawak, to name a few, or wildlife wandering onto roads in search of food and habitat.
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Aug 8, 2026 · via thestar.com.my
Speaking at the plenary session of the 17th International Conference Turkmentel-2024, Chairman of the Turkmenaragatnashyk Agency Hajymurat Hudaykuliyev emphasized the importance of digitalization and cybersecurity for the development of the country. In his speech, he noted that digital technologies are transforming all spheres of life, from education to healthcare, and are becoming the basis for creating smart cities and efficient industry. Hudaykuliyev recalled that last year, the first smart city of Turkmenistan, Arkadag, was opened, which has already received international recognition. He also spoke about plans to expand high-speed Internet and introduce 5G technologies throughout the country. An important area has also become the training of specialists in the field of digital technologies. The country holds IT competitions and startup programs for school and university students. In addition, increased attention is paid to ensuring cybersecurity at the national level. «We are open to continuing international cooperation in this area and expect that this conference will become a successful platform for exchanging ideas and finding new solutions,» concluded Hudaykuliyev. The 17th International Exhibition and Scientific Conference on Telecommunications, Telemetry, Information Technology and Broadcasting Equipment Turkmentel-2024 is being held in Ashgabat on November 14-16. During the conference, representatives of relevant ministries and departments, industry companies, international organizations, and experts discuss the main development trends in these areas and their development prospects.
Aug 8, 2026 · via turkmenportal.com
Cities urged to prepare for quantum cyber risks 07 August 2026 by Jonathan Andrews City technology leaders should begin preparing for post-quantum cybersecurity threats through supplier audits, workforce training and long-term technology planning, according to Chris Lucero, Technology and Design Director at The Connective, Greater Phoenix’s smart city consortium. Lucero told Cities Today that the security of municipal systems depends partly on the readiness of the technology companies supplying them. Cities therefore need to consider post-quantum security across their entire supply chains. “Every city needs to understand this threat from the entire supply chain, from womb to tomb,” he said. “You’re only as strong as your weakest links. If your vendors are not ready for this, you’re going to introduce vulnerabilities.” Cryptographically relevant quantum computers, with the number of qubits and level of error correction required for substantial computing, are not yet available, Lucero said. Existing systems can perform simulations but are not ready to conduct the type of large-scale attacks that concern cybersecurity specialists. Nevertheless, he argued that cities should prepare before more capable quantum computers emerge. Cybersecurity is also becoming a broader organisational issue rather than something confined to municipal IT departments, Lucero said. He expects it to become a core element of government and business strategy, requiring corresponding attention and investment. One emerging risk is known as “harvest now, decrypt later”. Under this approach, hackers collect encrypted data today in anticipation of gaining access to quantum computers capable of decoding it in the future. Asked to rate the current threat on a scale of one to ten, Lucero put it at “at least an eight”. He noted that cities make considerable amounts of information publicly available in the interests of transparency. This can include building information, city council meeting records and future calendars, while municipal application programming
Aug 8, 2026 · via cities-today.com
In a unanimous ruling, the New Jersey Supreme Court revised the framework for localities considering variance requests, saying they must prioritize local land use compliance before weighing a project’s public benefits. The July 13 ruling, hailed by the state’s municipal league as a major win for local authority, states that local zoning authorities “should determine whether the applicant has made a showing that the variance or other relief sought will not substantially impair the intent and the purpose of the zoning plan and zoning ordinance” and should deny the variance “if the applicant has not made such a showing.” The ruling stems from a dispute after the Montville Township zoning board denied a developer’s application for a use variance to construct a 165-unit senior living facility because it conflicted with local land use rules despite being recognized as “inherently beneficial” under the state’s Municipal Land Use Law. The court in its ruling expressed no opinion on the Montville case itself. The ruling updates a state framework established in 1992 to align with a 1997 statutory amendment to the state’s Municipal Land Use Law, which shifted the initial burden to applicants seeking variances to show that their requests are not inconsistent with the intent of zoning plans or ordinances, according to New Jersey law firm Montgomery McCracken. It is the “most significant refinement” of the framework in more than three decades, the law firm stated in a blog post. Under the ruling, master plans “take on increased significance,” Montgomery McCracken wrote. As a result, municipalities “should review their master plans and development regulations to ensure they adequately address ‘inherently beneficial’ uses and include detailed findings supporting future variance decisions,” the law firm said. “Both applicants and zoning boards should expect greater focus on consistency with the municipality’s planning objectives and intent
Aug 8, 2026 · via multifamilydive.com
2242–University Students Research Project Competitions, conducted under the technical leadership of the TÜBİTAK Directorate for Scientist Support Programs (BİDEB) and coordinated by the Directorate for Science and Society, are organized to encourage associate degree and bachelor’s degree students to conduct research, contribute to Türkiye’s science-based knowledge and technology production, and support the development of qualified human resources in line with the National Technology Initiative.
In 2026, the competitions were held in the following nine main fields and thematic areas under these fields:
- Smart Cities and Transportation
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Education
- Energy and Environment
- Food and Agriculture
- Machinery Manufacturing and Automotive
- Health
- Defense, Space and Aviation
- Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The competitions are open to associate degree and bachelor’s degree students studying in Türkiye or abroad. Project teams that successfully completed the Preliminary Evaluation stage participated in the Final Evaluation held online. Following the Final Evaluation, the projects selected to receive awards were determined.
Evaluation results are available on the Project Management System (PYS).
We sincerely thank all participating teams for their efforts and congratulate the project teams whose projects were selected to receive awards.
Aug 8, 2026 · via tubitak.gov.tr
Dubai rises to second place in global smart cities index Dubai has been ranked as the world’s second-leading intelligent city in a newly published global assessment. The ranking highlights the emirate’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and smart city development. TV BRICS reported that the international index evaluated 61 cities across 39 countries; only London ranked higher than Dubai. It measured how effectively urban centres deploy AI and digital technologies to improve public services, strengthen economic competitiveness and enhance residents’ quality of life. Dubai achieved the highest global score for AI adoption and smart city implementation. It reflects the extensive integration of artificial intelligence into government services, urban infrastructure and digital platforms. The results underline the city’s ability to translate advanced technologies into practical solutions that support both citizens and businesses. The assessment examined cities across five key areas, including strategic planning, technology adoption, operational capability, digital infrastructure and measurable outcomes. Analysts noted that cities embedding AI into core public services consistently deliver greater improvements in efficiency, innovation and resident satisfaction. Officials said the ranking reflects years of investment in digital infrastructure, data-driven governance and emerging technologies designed to support sustainable urban development. They added that artificial intelligence has become a central component of Dubai’s strategy to modernise public administration, improve service delivery and strengthen its position as a global innovation hub. The report also found that leading AI cities demonstrate a broader range of real-world artificial intelligence applications. They produce higher public confidence in AI technologies linked to greater day-to-day use of digital services. Experts believe the latest ranking reinforces Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most advanced digital cities. Continued investment in artificial intelligence is expected to accelerate innovation, improve urban management and support future economic development. (TV BRICS/NAN) We have recently deactivated our website's
Aug 8, 2026 · via gazettengr.com
Atoms and Joby Aviation have formed a strategic partnership to acquire and develop vertiport sites across the United States as Joby prepares for early electric air taxi operations. The companies will initially focus on Florida, New York and Texas, where Joby is preparing early operations under the White House-backed eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, as well as California. The planned vertiports are designed to serve as multimodal transportation hubs where electric aircraft, autonomous ground vehicles and ridesharing services can connect. The sites are also expected to include on-site power infrastructure supporting aircraft charging and other operations. Atoms and Joby said the partnership is intended to address a growing infrastructure requirement as electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft move closer to commercial deployment. Joby is developing an all-electric air taxi for passenger service and has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft. The company has also entered the final stage of FAA type certification, while piloted flights in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City have demonstrated the aircraft’s operational capabilities. As Joby advances toward commercial service, the companies expect ground infrastructure to become increasingly important, including locations where aircraft can land, recharge and connect passengers with ground transportation. Atoms Real Estate will lead development of the vertiport infrastructure. The business develops smart city infrastructure using internal architecture, engineering, technology and construction capabilities to deliver complex, power-intensive projects. Under the partnership, Atoms plans to develop the vertiports as broader transportation hubs rather than standalone landing facilities. The hubs are expected to support passenger transfers, aircraft servicing, charging and connections with autonomous vehicles and ridesharing services. Atoms was founded by Travis Kalanick and operates across food, mining and transportation through businesses including CloudKitchens, Otter, Picnic, Lab37, ProFood and Pronto. The company describes its broader focus as building industrial AI systems and smart city
Aug 8, 2026 · via pulse2.com
Smart mobility AI technologies, from factory floors to in-vehicle tech to physical AI on the street, is the automobile industry and its newly extended supply chain partners are building today. Enterprise tech opportunities are abundant, despite challenges ranging from legacy tech to compliance, security, and integration. In this report, experts and executives for Lenovo, Cox Automotive, Carnegie Mellon University’s's Heinz College, Percepta, SAP, Cognizant, TERN, Fractal, and AIR (Automated Industrial Robotics) talk smart mobility, explain the new business opportunities emerging, and walk us through the latest tech. How Big Is Smart Mobility and What Enterprise Tech Business Opportunities Are Opening Up A March 2026 Fortune Business Insight report valued smart mobility at $61.95 billion in 2026 and projected the sector to reach $255.75 billion by 2034. However, the reports did not consider the wider gains of the global automotive industry where smart mobility is gaining ground. That industry alone is globally worth anything from 2.5 to 4 trillion, depending on who you are asking, with some projections saying the industry will hit $8 trillion by 2035. In this high-growth environment, leading players, from Toyota, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Tesla, and GM, to name just some, have all announced heavy investments in smart mobility and AI. “Smart mobility is one of the fastest-growing segments of the AI economy, fueled by autonomous systems, connected infrastructure, electric vehicles, and intelligent transportation networks,” Robert Daigle, director and global head of enterprise AI and high-performance computing HPC solutions at Lenovo, told me. “The dominant players include autonomous driving companies, traditional automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as computer providers,” said Daigle. The biggest opportunities are in the technologies that enable mobility at scale, Daigle explained. This includes AI infrastructure, edge computing, sensors, cybersecurity, digital twins, networking, and data platforms. “As transportation becomes more intelligent, demand for
Aug 8, 2026 · via forbes.com
Tanzania seeks closer ties with Vietnam in AI, smart cities, cloud computing to bolster its digital capacity
HANOI: TANZANIA has sought closer cooperation with Vietnam in artificial intelligence (AI), smart cities, cloud computing and digital innovation as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s digital transformation.
The proposal was made by the Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Angellah Kairuki, during talks with Vietnam’s Minister of Science and Technology, Vu Hai Quan, in Hanoi.
In her speech, minister Kairuki stated that Tanzania is ready to collaborate with Vietnam in developing AI, supporting technology startups, expanding cloud computing services and building the capacity of ICT professionals.
Moreover, she called for stronger cooperation in technology-driven sectors, including digital trade, e-commerce, agricultural technology (agritech) and renewable energy.
According to the minister, the partnership would create new opportunities for trade, investment and technology transfer while supporting innovation and digital economic growth in both countries.
Aug 7, 2026 · via dailynews.co.tz
Michael Birzer is a professor in the School of Criminal Justice and director of the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub at Wichita State University. Before he entered academia, he served in law enforcement, retiring at the rank of lieutenant. Cities across the U.S. are struggling to recruit skilled workers, modernize government and prepare the next generation of public servants. Too often, they overlook one of the most powerful partners they already have to accomplish those goals: their local university. The Wichita-Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center is a case in point. Eight years ago, during a leg-stretching pause in a meeting between representatives from Wichita State University and the city of Wichita to select a new police chief, our city manager brought up the need for a new police academy. I saw an opportunity that would benefit Wichita State students, local law enforcement and the community. The training center is a collaborative effort between the university, the local police department and the sheriff’s office. It functions as both a training ground and a venue for recruits and officers pursuing their required annual continuing education and certification. One floor is dedicated to the University’s School of Criminal Justice, which includes faculty members who are former law enforcement officers and experts in fields such as criminal forensics, cybercrime and domestic violence. By integrating academic and practical environments, the program addresses the need for current and relevant training for both new police recruits and active law enforcement officers. Trainers in law enforcement benefit from one of the nation’s most advanced simulated environments. In addition, they leverage data from criminal justice researchers to make informed hiring decisions and utilize ongoing job analysis data to ensure promotions are more objective. Our faculty members engage in applied research to develop and sustain evidence-based practices in
Aug 7, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
- | 1:00 pm Dubai ranks second in global intelligent cities index, leads in AI adoption The report noted that cities across the Middle East, led by Dubai, are demonstrating particularly strong momentum in embracing AI as a driver of future growth. Dubai’s ambition to become the world’s smartest city is translating into global recognition. The emirate has ranked second worldwide in the inaugural Intelligent Cities Index by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), while claiming the top spot globally for AI adoption and smart city technologies, a milestone that underscores how AI is increasingly shaping public services, economic competitiveness, and urban living. The index evaluated 61 cities across 39 countries, measuring how effectively they deploy digital technologies and AI to deliver measurable outcomes for residents and businesses. Cities were assessed across five pillars: Outcomes, Strategy, Adoption, Ways of Working, and Enablers, using 35 indicators spanning 14 dimensions of digital transformation. Dubai led the global rankings in AI adoption, reflecting its extensive deployment of AI-powered applications and smart digital services across government and industry. According to BCG, this has positioned the emirate among the world’s most digitally mature cities by turning advanced technologies into practical solutions that improve services while creating value for businesses and communities. Commenting on the achievement, Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, said, “This outstanding global ranking reflects the success of our wise leadership’s vision, which has established digital transformation and AI as strategic priorities for building a more efficient government and a future-ready city. Dubai’s achievement is the result of an integrated digital ecosystem built on data, shared digital infrastructure, and close collaboration across government entities and all economic sectors. This ecosystem enables advanced technologies to be transformed into practical services and solutions that create tangible value for society while fostering the competitiveness of
Aug 7, 2026 · via fastcompanyme.com
The first year of implementing the landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will be less about shovels and more about paperwork, most of it on the shoulders of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a July analysis by the National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders and the Center for Affordable Housing Lending found. Housing advocates cheered when the legislation became law last month, albeit without a presidential signature. The bipartisan legislation promises sweeping regulatory reforms and funding incentives designed to increase housing development that experts say the nation sorely needs. Of the 124 implementation actions detailed in the bill, HUD is responsible for 88, or 71%, according to the study. Congress will need to appropriate funding for the programs the law establishes. That means reports are required — lots of them. Within the first year of the law’s enactment, Congress directed agencies to achieve 58 of the 124 actions, or 47%, according to the analysis. Of those actions, 60% are reports. “While reports may seem like a lighter administrative undertaking relative to rulemakings, many of the reports in the bill involve more intensive data collection and analysis and disproportionately land in HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research, which has 27% fewer staff than it did in FY25,” the analysis states. HUD has shed a significant number of staff compared with last year, according to the analysis, and its ability to take on the heavier workload will be “strained,” the analysis states. ROAD adds nine rules for HUD to implement. During the previous administration, HUD completed four major rules per year, per the analysis. It currently has a backlog of 54. “At HUD's recent pace, finalizing all nine of these rules would be several years’ worth of work, assuming HUD paused all other rulemaking and prioritized the
Aug 7, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Dive Brief: - As Uber and Lyft began offering ride-hailing services in cities across the U.S. during the 2010s, economic activity and employment in certain jobs increased, according to a Carnegie Mellon University study published on July 24 in Nature Cities. - The researchers found that regional gross domestic product per capita rose by an estimated 2.9% in the six years following the arrival of ride-hailing operators in each of the 167 metropolitan areas studied. - The study also identified growth in “unstable employment” — another way of referring to gig workers — of about 3.7% in the working-age population, but not in total employment. “That could indicate “substitution of permanent jobs with seasonal or intermittent alternatives, turnover between stable jobs, or both,” the report says. Dive Insight: “The data back up some of the claims that Uber and Lyft have made that their presence in U.S. cities has had some positive economic effects,” CMU Professor of Engineering and Public Policy Jeremy Michalek, an author of the report, told Smart Cities Dive. The increase in intermittent jobs “might represent those jobs that people take between other jobs or to supplement other jobs,” he said. Driving an Uber or Lyft could also lead to related app-based work, such as deliveries, errands or household tasks, the report says. The data suggests that ride-hailing companies “helped encourage economic activity, probably beyond the drivers themselves, but probably also with all of the additional travel that they enabled,” Michalek said. The study stopped at 2019, as the onset of the pandemic in 2020 disrupted transportation and work norms, Michalek said. He hopes to follow with a future study that would include the impact of driverless robotaxis.
Aug 7, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Welcome back to The Weekly Wrap, our Friday roundup of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and elevate the solutions that bring us closer to economic, environmental, and social justice. If you enjoy this newsletter, share it with a friend or colleague and tell them to subscribe. No Plan For Houseless People During L.A.’s 2028 Olympics Los Angeles has not presented a plan for unsheltered residents who will likely be displaced by the Summer 2028 Olympic Games, LAist reports. L.A. County’s Department of Homeless Services and Housing told LAist that there were an estimated 1,600 people living in areas around Olympic venues. L.A. County has 49,000 unsheltered residents, the most of any county in the country. The county has applied for $93 million in funds from the state for clearing encampments and relocating residents. Organizers have been pressuring the city to cancel or change its Olympics plans to prevent displacement. Progressive Underdogs See Major Wins at Democratic Primaries Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health professional, defeated incumbent Haley Stevens for the Democratic Party nomination for one of Michigan’s U.S. Senate seats, beating her by one percentage point. Stevens’ campaign received more than $35 million from lobbying groups tied to Israel, including close to $30 million alone from AIPAC — its largest spend in a single race. El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election. In other Michigan primaries, DSA-backed Donovan McKinney defeated AIPAC-funded incumbent Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 13th congressional seat and Sunrise Movement founder William Lawrence won the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 7th congressional seat. But in Missouri, Wesley Bell again defeated Cori Bush by a wide margin, aided with more than $2 million of AIPAC spending. Federal Audit: Thousands of Foster Kids Spent Nights in Hotels, Offices, and State
Aug 7, 2026 · via nextcity.org
Growth Trends in the Counter Drone Market: Securing Airports, Energy Assets, Smart Cities, and Public Venues Introduction to the Counter Drone Market The increasing adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles across commercial, industrial, and military sectors has created new opportunities while introducing complex security challenges. Drones are now widely used for infrastructure inspection, logistics, agriculture, emergency response, and surveillance. However, unauthorized drones have also become capable of disrupting airport operations, conducting espionage, smuggling contraband, interfering with public events, and threatening critical infrastructure. These evolving risks have accelerated global investment in Counter Drone technologies designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralize aerial threats before they impact operations. The modern Counter Drone Market is rapidly evolving through artificial intelligence, multi sensor detection, automated threat analysis, electronic warfare, advanced radar systems, and autonomous mitigation technologies. Airports, energy companies, smart city operators, government agencies, and organizers of large public events are increasingly deploying integrated Counter Drone solutions to ensure continuous airspace security and operational resilience. Evolution of Counter Drone Security Solutions Counter Drone technologies have evolved from standalone radar detection and radio frequency jamming systems into intelligent airspace security ecosystems. Earlier solutions focused primarily on identifying unauthorized drones and interrupting communication between drones and their operators. As autonomous drones, artificial intelligence navigation, and coordinated drone swarms became more common, security requirements expanded considerably. Today's Counter Drone platforms combine radar, radio frequency monitoring, electro optical cameras, infrared sensors, acoustic detection, artificial intelligence analytics, and automated command systems to deliver comprehensive situational awareness and coordinated response capabilities across complex operational environments. Benefits of Counter Drone Technologies Modern Counter Drone solutions provide significant operational advantages for governments and commercial organizations. - Continuous Airspace Surveillance: Advanced sensors monitor protected airspace around the clock. - Artificial Intelligence Powered Detection: Machine learning rapidly identifies unauthorized drones while reducing false alarms. -
Aug 7, 2026 · via marketsandmarkets.com
The World Bank Group Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC), in partnership with the City of Yokohama, will host a session titled "Resource Circulation Systems and Finance in Asia-Pacific Cities" at the Asia-Pacific Circular Cities Forum (APCC) 2026 in Yokohama on September 4, 2026. TDLC has collaborated with Yokohama City, one of its City Partnership Program (CPP) cities, through the Asian Smart City Conference (ASCC) for many years and is pleased to continue this partnership as the conference enters a new chapter as APCC. The conference brings together city leaders, development partners, private sector representatives, and experts from across the region to address circularity challenges such as resource efficiency and waste management challenges. As cities across Asia and the Pacific seek to improve waste management and resource efficiency, financing remains a critical challenge. This session will bring together representatives from international financial institutions, local governments, and the private sector to discuss how cities can develop bankable Waste-to-Energy projects, mobilize investment, and build effective partnerships to advance sustainable urban infrastructure. Session Details "Resource Circulation Systems and Finance in Asia-Pacific Cities" Date: September 4, 2026 Time: 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Venue: Pacifico Yokohama North G2 Format: Presentations and panel discussion Language: English * Participation in this session requires registration for APCC 2026. Please note that the session is available to onsite participants only. Featured speakers include: • Christoph Pusch, Program Manager, World Bank Group TDLC • Rieko Kubota, Senior Program Officer, World Bank Group TDLC • Yohei Yagyu, Infrastructure Specialist, Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF), World Bank Group • Representative of Batam City, Indonesia (TBC) • Gen Takahashi, Deputy General Manager, JFE Engineering Corporation • Additional project stakeholders (TBC)
Aug 7, 2026 · via worldbank.org
DUBAI - Dubai is ranked second globally in the Intelligent Cities Index published by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which evaluated 61 cities across 39 countries, The ranking reaffirms Dubai’s global leadership in harnessing advanced technologies and AI to enhance quality of life, elevate government services, and facilitate business, reflecting the emirate’s success in building a human-centric, future-ready digital city. Published for the first time by Boston Consulting Group, the index evaluates the maturity of cities in deploying digital technologies and AI to deliver tangible outcomes for residents and businesses. It assesses 61 major cities across five key domains: Outcomes, Strategy, Adoption, Ways of Working, and Enablers, supported by 35 indicators covering 14 dimensions of digital transformation. Together, these provide a comprehensive assessment of how effectively cities leverage technology to drive sustainable development and strengthen their global competitiveness. The report stated that Dubai ranks first globally in the Adoption of AI technologies and smart city solutions, which recorded the strongest performance across the index’s five domains. This reflects the emirate’s extensive deployment of AI applications and smart digital services across multiple sectors. Dubai’s strong performance in this area has contributed to one of the highest levels of digital maturity among the cities assessed, demonstrating its success in converting advanced technologies into practical services and solutions that generate measurable value for people and businesses. Commenting on the achievement, Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, said, “This outstanding global ranking reflects the success of our wise leadership’s vision, which has established digital transformation and AI as strategic priorities for building a more efficient government and a future-ready city. Dubai’s achievement is the result of an integrated digital ecosystem built on data, shared digital infrastructure, and close collaboration across government entities and all economy sectors. This ecosystem enables advanced technologies
Aug 7, 2026 · via nation.com.pk
IQSIGHT Launches AUTODOME 7100s PTZ Camera Series for Outdoor Security Applications IQSIGHT, formerly Bosch Video Systems, has introduced the AUTODOME 7100s and AUTODOME 7100s IR, a new series of outdoor pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras designed to deliver clear imaging in a range of lighting conditions while providing built-in video analytics for day and night security operations. According to the company, the new cameras are intended to address surveillance needs across smart cities, transportation networks, critical infrastructure and government facilities. Built on IQSIGHT's intelligence-first platform, both models feature AI-enabled video analytics designed to improve detection accuracy while reducing false positives. The company also said the cameras are prepared for context-aware generative AI capabilities planned for release later this year. The AUTODOME 7100s series features 4MP video resolution with a 30x optical zoom lens that supports object identification at distances up to 919 feet (280 meters). Motion-optimized HDR X technology is designed to reduce motion blur and trailing artifacts on fast-moving vehicles and people, including while the camera is panning or tracking. For low-light environments, the AUTODOME 7100s IR incorporates dynamic infrared illumination that adjusts beam angle and intensity to match the optical zoom level. IQSIGHT said the feature provides balanced, glare-free exposure in complete darkness at distances up to 1,804 feet (550 meters). The cameras also include Intelligent Video Analytics Pro (IVA Pro) as a standard feature, supporting intrusion detection, alerts and operational insights around buildings and perimeter areas. Additional licenses are available for object classification and counting to support a variety of security and safety applications. IQSIGHT said the cameras are engineered for long-term reliability with brushless positioning motors, Kevlar-reinforced drive belts and positional encoders that maintain accurate positioning after power interruptions or exposure to excessive force. The series also incorporates adaptive power management that automatically detects available Power over Ethernet
Aug 7, 2026 · via securityinfowatch.com
Smart city solutions aim to reduce Warsaw’s lighting expenditure - Details - Category: Energy & Sustainability - 636 views Emitel, which says it delivers digital services and solutions powered by infrastructure, technology and data, has won a contract to build an intelligent street lighting control system for Warsaw. The smart city solutions deployed will enable Warsaw to reduce electricity consumption and make more efficient use of its existing infrastructure. Municipal services will also be able to respond to faults more quickly and carry out maintenance work more effectively. The value of the core project is said to be close to PLN79 million (about US$21.2 million). This is a strategic investment designed to modernise over 110,000 luminaires, representing a substantial proportion of the city’s lighting infrastructure. The new system will enable remote lighting management, early fault detection and dynamic adjustment of light intensity. The agreement covers the development and maintenance of IT systems, a cloud-based infrastructure management platform, the supply of lighting controllers and the equipping of a dedicated management centre. The contract has been signed for eight years, with an option to extend it for a further five. As part of the project, Emitel will build bith the system and a modern Lighting Management Centre. Equipped with operator workstations and a video wall, the centre will provide real-time management and visibility of the city’s lighting infrastructure. Lukasz Puchalski, Director of the Municipal Roads Authority of the Capital City of Warsaw, explains that over the course of five years, it has replaced all lighting fixtures in Warsaw, saving approximately US$16.1 millon annually. About US$17.4 million has been investted in the replacement of these fixtures, and the savings achieved have already reached nearly US$40.2 million. He adds: “Ultimately, Warsaw’s street lighting will be able to operate using only about 20% of the
Aug 6, 2026 · via developingtelecoms.com
Data center designed to use up to 3 million gallons on Salem’s hottest days Water usage projections for the proposed data center at Mill Creek Corporate Center showed the data center could use up to 3 million gallons per day and a projected annual total of 39 million gallons. Company officials said the data center would only use water for cooling on the hottest days of the year. Currently, the entire city of Salem uses about 25 million gallons of water per day. The projections were shared with city… 15 Comments Leave a Reply You must be logged in to post a comment. Which city officials was this info given to? please check: “3 million gallons per day, or roughly 39 million gallons annually. “. 🤔 There’s a math problem in the first paragraph. Three million gallons per day is a lot more than 39 million gallons annually. It’s “up to,” so not 3M every day. The annual cap is not a product of the daily cap. It’s still absurd, since a mere six days of very hot temperates would blow through nearly have the annual cap, and because details of the proposal were hidden, we don’t know what would have happened when they bump up against their annual cap. Exactly. One figure I would accept if they paid for infrastructure to support it and one absolutely no way! “The first phase of a proposed multi-phased project”. City management has dug us a huge grave to be buried in. Verrus doesn’t care about the residence, they care about profit over anything. This information would have been swept under the rug and their company would have stayed quiet when residence experienced issues. What years did they run the water usage analysis, the 80’s? If they’d care they’d have seen how Oregon
Aug 6, 2026 · via salemreporter.com