CEDIA held its third annual CEDIA Day on Capitol Hill on Thursday, March 26. CEDIA’s Board of Directors joined its leaders and partners to advocate for policies in support of smart home professionals. The event started with a breifing on Wednesday from Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) regarding the state of Congress and how to advocate for policies. Meetings with the Department of labor, a CEDIA demonstration with the Congressional Smart Cities Caucus and congressional office breakout meetings took place the following day. CEDIA spoke with the Department of Labor in an effort to achieve an occupational classification for “Technology Integrator.” The meeting also explored a national apprenticeship pathway for talent in the smart home industry. CEDIA’s Amanda Wildman, chairperson and founder of TruMedia Home and Alex Capecelatro, CEO of Josh.ai presented an “AI Comes Home” demonstration. They highlighted the virtues of proper integration and innovative technology in creating safer, smarter homes. The showcase booth included Lutron/Ketra shades and lighting, IC RealTime security and Sonos audio. CEDIA said that Rudy Yakym (R-IN), Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN), Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) and Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) stopped by the booth to engage with the demonstration. The presentation was executed in partnership with the Congressional Smart Cities Caucus. “Thank you to the CEDIA team in its entirety – both for hosting our caucus for today’s event and for their tireless work to unite smart home technologies with every American family,” said Caucus Co-Chair Yvette D. Clarke. “It is my sincere hope that our essential caucus will continue to serve as a forum for bringing together industry leaders – like those of CEDIA – to share solutions, ideas, and best practices around how our communities can most benefit from new forms of smart technology.” CEDIA also met with Senate and House offices to discuss
Apr 2, 2026 · via ravepubs.com
Dive Brief: - Traffic deaths in the U.S. declined 6.7% between 2024 and 2025, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimate published Wednesday. A total of 36,640 fatalities occurred in 2025, compared to 39,254 in 2024. - Last year’s traffic fatality rate of 1.10 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled was the lowest since 2014. Last year’s fatality rate was 1.19 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. - Overall traffic deaths returned to levels not seen since 2019, marking the fourth straight year of decline beginning in 2022. Dive Insight: Traffic fatalities began to soar with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. A 2024 AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety report found that speeding, distracted driving and aggressive driving accounted for tens of thousands of deaths each year. The NHTSA and the U.S. Department of Transportation credited the Trump administration for improving traffic safety. “In the past year alone, we’ve partnered with our incredible law enforcement officers to get dangerous foreign truck drivers off the roads and educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving, drunk driving, and driving without a seat belt,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement. The numbers show that traffic fatalities began to decline in 2022 during the Biden administration. U.S. traffic fatalities 2019-2025 While most states recorded lower traffic deaths, fatalities increased in nine: Colorado, Hawai’i, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Vermont, and Wyoming. The NHTSA also released final numbers for 2024 vehicle crashes, showing that nearly half of vehicle occupants who died were not wearing seat belts, where seat belt use was known. Pedestrian and cyclist deaths decreased by 3.9% and 6% respectively in 2024 over the prior year, according to NHTSA data.
Apr 2, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Five Cloud Migration Myths Debunked: What Every Municipality Needs to Know According to Grand View Research, global investment in government digital transformation totaled $166.6 billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to more than $650 billion by 2030. Governments are more interested than ever in evolving with the help of emerging solutions. Despite proven results in the private sector, the public sector’s relationship with cloud technology remains complicated. For every local leader championing modernization, there is another official who is still navigating unanswered questions about cost, security, control, and operational disruptions. What Is Cloud Migration? Cloud migration means moving your applications, data, and IT workloads from on-premises infrastructure into professionally managed cloud environments. Executed effectively, the process can modernize workflows, strengthen security, improve resilience, and make it easier for residents to access services online. The biggest cloud migration challenges are often not technical. Instead, they are rooted in myths and misconceptions about security, cost, control, and complexity that keep municipalities relying on legacy systems long after they have stopped serving residents well. In this blog, we’ll explore five of the most common myths and the reality that more forward-thinking governments are discovering. Learn More with Our Cloud Migration Webinar Check out our on-demand webinar, Future-Ready Cities in the Cloud, to see real examples of how CivicPlus® customers are planning migrations, managing risks, and modernizing operations while redefining resident service. Myth #1: The Cloud Is Not Secure Enough for Government Fear: Our data is too sensitive to host off site. Fact: Leading SaaS vendors like CivicPlus align to established government frameworks and validate their controls through independent audits, continuous monitoring, and documented security practices CivicPlus solutions run on modern cloud infrastructure that adheres to rigorous data security frameworks used across the public sector. In August 2025, CivicPlus announced that five
Apr 2, 2026 · via civicplus.com
Some U.S. cities are pricing residents out of rooftop solar through slow, complex permitting processes that can add up to $7,000 to the cost of installing residential systems, a new report from Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group found. Though residential solar can reduce electricity bills by more than 80%, “the savings of rooftop solar are out of reach for many because of costly red tape,” Nick Josefowitz, founder and chief executive of nonprofit advocacy group Permit Power, said in a statement. City-level decisions often determine whether installing solar is fast and affordable or slow and expensive — and installers are responding accordingly. Many avoid jurisdictions with slow or unpredictable permitting, according to National Renewable Energy Laboratory survey data. Local governments can control several of the friction points that directly affect solar project timelines and costs, including permitting and review complexity and inspection bottlenecks, the Solar Permitting Scorecard states. Cities can lower costs and increase solar adoption using seven primary levers. - Allow automated or instant permitting for standard residential systems. - Limit projects to a single inspection or offer remote inspections. - Standardize building codes and requirements to align with state guidance. - Reduce or waive permitting fees. - Remove HOAs and aesthetic factors from the project review process. - Allow third-party ownership models to expand access. - Streamline local utility interconnection policies and ensure consumers are paid for energy they provide to the grid. The Solar Permitting Scorecard graded every U.S. state on whether its permitting and inspection policies help streamline or stall residential solar installations. California and Texas received Bs, New Jersey and Colorado received Cs, and all other states were given Ds or Fs. California and New Jersey have passed legislation that requires local governments to offer instant permits for home solar and
Apr 2, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Wireless connectivity sits in the background—the invisible infrastructure that keeps businesses running, cities functioning, and workers connected. Organizations are testing and deploying AI tools, expanding connected devices, and rethinking how work gets done in increasingly data-heavy environments. Enabling organizations and public bodies to deploy these technologies is critical for the EU to achieve its ambitious digital transformation by 2030. Cisco’s 2026 State of Wireless report, which surveyed 6,098 wireless decision-makers across 30 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain, offers a compelling evidence base. Wi-Fi has become a substantive driver of business performance. More than three quarters of organizations report operational efficiency gains from wireless investments, 75% register measurable improvements in employee productivity, and 68% experience positive revenue impacts. Wireless infrastructure is no longer a commodity input. It is a strategic asset. But as connectivity demands outpace current capabilities, Europe finds itself at a critical momentum. AI Is driving Wi-Fi demand. Infrastructure is struggling to keep up. The primary driver of wireless investment across all markets surveyed is AI. Organisations deploying AI workloads are significantly more likely to regard wireless as strategically critical, 62% versus 46% among the broader survey population, and those that integrate wireless modernisation into their AI deployment strategies achieve measurably stronger returns across every business dimension. AI is only as powerful as the network that supports it. This interdependence is pushing legacy infrastructure to its breaking point. While only 19% of organizations currently utilize Wi-Fi 6E or 7, 59% plan to upgrade within the year to meet the high bandwidth demands of AI, AR, and IoT. Cisco’s telemetry confirms this momentum, recording a 23% surge in 6E/7 deployments in late 2025. The payoff is clear: organizations leveraging the 6 GHz band are nearly twice as likely to successfully deploy AI workloads (45% vs.
Apr 2, 2026 · via blogs.cisco.com
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Charlotte Community TechDay 2026 Published on April 01, 2026 The City of Charlotte is excited to present Charlotte Community TechDay 2026 in partnership with Pathway Community Foundation. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Johnson C. Smith University’s Innovation Center will become an interactive hub of discovery with demonstrations and workshops. Not only can the community attend, but there is also the opportunity to sign up as an exhibitor. Anyone who has a technology to share can register to have it on display at Community TechDay. Priority is given to technologies focused on enhancing mobility, the movement of people and goods. Exhibitor registration is open through Thursday, April 9. A key part of the day will be the HBCU Smart Cities Program, in which the city is happy to be a returning participant. Student teams representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities will present prototype solutions developed with the City of Charlotte and Henry County, Georgia, after three months of hands-on collaboration. Teams will compete live for $10,000 in prizes as they pitch ideas designed to solve real civic challenges. “Charlotte is proud to host the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge in our growing city,” said Mayor Vi Lyles. “This partnership creates the opportunities to showcase some of our innovation work; connect with others; and expand our horizons, and we cannot wait to see it all come together on April 23.” Charlotte’s partnership with Pathway Community Foundation reinforces its commitment to collaborative innovation. This is the second year that the Charlotte Department of Transportation is working with students through this program to develop new ideas to solve mobility challenges in the community. Learn more about Community TechDay and register online.
Apr 2, 2026 · via charlottenc.gov
Outdoor Screentime Austin approves ad-supported kiosks for directions, local business info Austin is a great place to touch grass, but locals and visitors will be seeing a few more screens downtown thanks to a newly approved initiative to install digital kiosks. Like the digital information boards people might see at a mall or festival, these kiosks will serve as compact information centers for transit tips, small business advertising, and more. Austin Economic Development is leading the initiative. City Council approved the idea at its March 26 meeting (the same one that saw the approval of a resolution supporting front yard businesses — an impactful day at City Hall). In this case, the city is advancing an ordinance that amends City Code Chapter 25-10 to allow the kiosks. According to a city newsletter, the kiosks will offer the following information and services: - Transit routes and schedules that update in real time - Small business directory that businesses do not pay to be included in - Discounted advertising for small, local businesses - Other tools for navigating the city - Local event listings and other cultural happenings - Civic information and emergency messaging - Wi-Fi access - Option to send information to users' phones The city provided this mockup showing the scale of the machine and possible displays.Graphic courtesy of IKE Smart City via the City of Austin The kiosks will be found in "high-activity areas" that aren't limited to downtown; locations haven't been finalized yet. The machines will adhere to ADA and federal accessibility standards, enabling users to adjust the screen height, view high-contrast and large-text configurations, and reach the interactive elements. The city gets ahead of a few possible concerns, saying the kiosks won't be too obstructive in the space they take or the light they emit. These details
Apr 2, 2026 · via austin.culturemap.com
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) conducted the six-month pilot last year to explore the use of zero-emission deliveries across a 17-block area of downtown. The project tested the use of electric cargo bikes, e-trucks, curb management technology and other digital assets. “We didn’t really have a good idea of what was happening on our curb, and what our utilization really looked like,” Russ Brooks, PBOT urban freight and logistics coordinator, said, noting video monitoring installed in the zone showed 75 percent of the time when a vehicle was in a loading zone, it was an unauthorized vehicle. Brooks spoke on a panel discussion Tuesday organized by the Open Mobility Foundation (OMF) to hear from cities in its SMART Curb Collaborative, a collection of about 10 cities which received U.S. Department of Transportation Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grants. The cities used curb data specifications to help support a variety of projects. The SMART program was created as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The U.S. DOT has not yet announced a new round of grant funding for new projects. Portland partnered with transportation technology company INRIX to digitize its curbs. Other technology partners included Automotus and Cleverciti who deployed cameras and sensors to help manage the zones, and the city developed a permitting process to register vehicles to use the zero-emission delivery zone. “One of the big pieces out of the data collection and camera system was really a shared understanding of what was happening at our curb,” Brooks said. Some 65 zero-emission vehicles were permitted to use the zone during the pilot. These included Amazon deploying its electric Rivian delivery trucks to the area. The carrier DHL purchased new EVs, and other local businesses “engaged in the zone as well,” Brooks said. Even
Apr 1, 2026 · via govtech.com
- Customer Success Stories - Municipality of Pisa Historic Italian city uses analytics to guide smarter urban planning SAS supports safer, greener policy decisions with trusted data insights. Protecting people and the environment Municipality of Pisa achieved this using SAS® Viya® When people talk about smart cities, they often picture large metropolitan hubs powered by advanced technology. But a city doesn’t have to be big to be smart. Smaller communities can transform public services and quality of life when they embrace data-driven decision-making. The Municipality of Pisa in Tuscany, Italy is a powerful example. Recognized in the ICity Rank 2024: Digitalization of Italian Cities report as one of 22 cities nearing full digitalization, Pisa manages challenges comparable to a much larger urban area, despite having just 90,000 residents. Today, the city is using SAS Viya to build a modern environmental monitoring and analysis system that connects public policy decisions with measurable impacts on the environment and public health. Marco Redini, Director of the Environmental Department at the Municipality of Pisa, and Nunzia Linzalone, researcher in environmental and public health at the National Research Council of Italy, have been central to this transformation. “Our goal is to ensure transparency for citizens by providing updated and reliable environmental data,” Redini says. Modernizing environmental governance The Environmental Department is responsible for a wide range of activities – from waste management and noise pollution to industrial emissions and environmental assessments. But keeping pace with large volumes of rapidly changing data is beyond the capacity of manual processes. To meet the challenge, the Municipality of Pisa built a system based on automated, real-time data flows using SAS Viya. Now, the department can analyze data continuously, quickly detect anomalies and gain a clearer picture of how city initiatives perform in practice. “SAS Viya allows us to
Apr 1, 2026 · via sas.com
Berg Insight forecasts the active installed base of video telematics systems in North America and Europe to reach about 22 million units by 2030, underscoring how quickly camera-led safety and operations tools are becoming mainstream in commercial fleets. Fleet telematics has long been about location, engine data and compliance. What’s changed in the last few years is that video has moved from a niche add-on to a primary interface for safety, incident management and driver coaching—often shaping how fleets select platforms in the first place. Cameras generate operational evidence, not just telemetry, and that shifts buying decisions toward vendors that can manage high-volume data flows, retention policies and workflow automation at scale. That context matters for Berg Insight’s latest video telematics study, which puts hard numbers behind the trend. The firm estimates the active installed base in North America reached almost 7.6 million units in 2025, and forecasts it will grow at a CAGR of 18.0 percent to exceed 17.3 million units by 2030. In Europe, the installed base is estimated at over 2.0 million units in 2025 and is projected to grow at a 16.0 percent CAGR to reach 4.3 million units by 2030. Put together, those forecasts imply an installed base of roughly 21.6 million active systems across the two regions by 2030—effectively the “22 million” headline figure. The scale is important: video telematics is no longer an emerging category; it is becoming a core fleet technology layer that vendors must support operationally, commercially and technically. A market that’s growing fast—but not evenly Berg Insight characterises North America as the frontrunning market, more than three times the size of Europe, where activity has so far been largely dominated by the UK. This regional imbalance is one of the most consequential takeaways for IoT and telematics professionals because it
Apr 1, 2026 · via iotbusinessnews.com
Advancing open, interoperable smart city networks to help municipalities reduce vendor lock-in and scale future-ready infrastructure. QUEBEC, QUEBEC, CANADA, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Dimonoff, a globally recognised leader in smart street lighting control, is proud to announce that its parent company, Vectanor Group Inc., has joined the Wi-SUN Alliance as a Contributing Member. This milestone reinforces Dimonoff’s long-standing commitment to delivering interoperable, standards-based IoT solutions for utilities and municipalities worldwide. “Joining the Wi-SUN Alliance reinforces our commitment to open, interoperable infrastructure for cities,” said Daniel Noiseux, General Manager of Vectanor Group. “Municipalities need flexibility to evolve their systems over time, and open standards are key to making that possible.” What is the Wi-SUN Alliance? The Wi-SUN (Wireless Smart Ubiquitous Network) Alliance is a global industry association of more than 300 member organisations across 46 countries. It promotes and certifies interoperable wireless solutions based on open standards, particularly for smart utilities, smart cities, and industrial IoT applications. With over 100 million Wi-SUN-enabled devices deployed worldwide—including large-scale smart lighting networks in cities such as Miami, Paris, and London—the standard has become a leading choice for outdoor IoT mesh networking. Wi-SUN technology enables resilient, self-forming, and self-healing communication networks capable of scaling to millions of devices across wide geographic areas. Why This Matters for Utilities and Municipalities For public utilities and municipalities evaluating smart infrastructure investments, vendor lock-in remains one of the greatest risks. Wi-SUN directly addresses this concern by certifying that products from different manufacturers can operate on a single, unified network. Cities can select best-in-class components — controllers, gateways, sensors — with the confidence that they will interoperate seamlessly, today and for decades to come. Wi-SUN’s enterprise-grade security architecture meets the stringent cybersecurity requirements that critical municipal infrastructure demands: • X.509 device certificates with ECDSA-SHA256 for unique device identity •
Apr 1, 2026 · via blufftontoday.com
AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 1, 2026 / Interactive Strength Inc. (Nasdaq:TRNR) (“TRNR” or the “Company”), maker of innovative specialty fitness equipment under the Wattbike, CLMBR and FORME brands, today published a shareholder letter providing additional CEO commentary on 2025’s record results. The full shareholder letter is available on the Company’s website. Shareholders may register for updates at interactivestrength.com/updates or contact the Company at ir@interactivestrength.com. About Interactive Strength Inc. Interactive Strength Inc. (NASDAQ:TRNR) has established a leading portfolio of premium fitness brands – Wattbike, CLMBR, and FORME – that combine advanced hardware, smart technology, and immersive content to deliver exceptional training experiences for both commercial and home use. Wattbike offers a range of high-performance indoor bikes that set the global standard in cycling. Known for unmatched accuracy, realistic ride-feel, and advanced performance tracking, Wattbike is trusted by elite athletes, national teams, and fitness enthusiasts around the world. CLMBR redefines the next-generation vertical climbing experience through its patented open-frame design and immersive touchscreen, delivering a high-intensity, low-impact workout that’s both efficient and effective. FORME delivers strength, mobility, and recovery training through immersive content, performance-grade hardware, and expert coaching. Its wall-mounted systems include the Studio, a smart fitness mirror for guided programming and live 1:1 personal training, and the Lift, which adds smart resistance cable training-ideal for high-performance environments and sport-specific development. From elite performance to everyday wellness, our ecosystem of performance-focused solutions delivers data-driven outcomes for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and commercial operators. For more information about Interactive Strength, please visit www.interactivestrength.com. Investor Contact: Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes certain statements that are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and reflect management’s assumptions, views,
Apr 1, 2026 · via eveningsun.com
Advancing open, interoperable smart city networks to help municipalities reduce vendor lock-in and scale future-ready infrastructure. QUEBEC, QUEBEC, CANADA, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Dimonoff, a globally recognised leader in smart street lighting control, is proud to announce that its parent company, Vectanor Group Inc., has joined the Wi-SUN Alliance as a Contributing Member. This milestone reinforces Dimonoff’s long-standing commitment to delivering interoperable, standards-based IoT solutions for utilities and municipalities worldwide. “Joining the Wi-SUN Alliance reinforces our commitment to open, interoperable infrastructure for cities,” said Daniel Noiseux, General Manager of Vectanor Group. “Municipalities need flexibility to evolve their systems over time, and open standards are key to making that possible.” What is the Wi-SUN Alliance? The Wi-SUN (Wireless Smart Ubiquitous Network) Alliance is a global industry association of more than 300 member organisations across 46 countries. It promotes and certifies interoperable wireless solutions based on open standards, particularly for smart utilities, smart cities, and industrial IoT applications. With over 100 million Wi-SUN-enabled devices deployed worldwide—including large-scale smart lighting networks in cities such as Miami, Paris, and London—the standard has become a leading choice for outdoor IoT mesh networking. Wi-SUN technology enables resilient, self-forming, and self-healing communication networks capable of scaling to millions of devices across wide geographic areas. Why This Matters for Utilities and Municipalities For public utilities and municipalities evaluating smart infrastructure investments, vendor lock-in remains one of the greatest risks. Wi-SUN directly addresses this concern by certifying that products from different manufacturers can operate on a single, unified network. Cities can select best-in-class components — controllers, gateways, sensors — with the confidence that they will interoperate seamlessly, today and for decades to come. Wi-SUN’s enterprise-grade security architecture meets the stringent cybersecurity requirements that critical municipal infrastructure demands: • X.509 device certificates with ECDSA-SHA256 for unique device identity •
Apr 1, 2026 · via desmoinesregister.com
Abstract Smart city technologies are advancing rapidly, creating previously unattainable opportunities for improved services, quality of life, and effective urban management. These improvements, however, can present serious privacy and security threats to sensitive data. The proposed study presents a comparative performance evaluation model - FHE and ABE with Fast Exponentiation Optimization (FA-FEO). To address data security challenges in smart city environment monitoring systems, the proposed study examines the performance of advanced cryptographic techniques, such as attribute-based and homomorphic encryption, in the context of smart cities. An optimization strategy is applied to improve performance. By leveraging Attribute-Based Encryption (ABE) for access control and Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) for computations on encrypted data, these cryptographic methods guarantee data confidentiality and flexible access management. Our system evaluates how well FHE and two variants of ABE, Key-Policy Attribute-Based Encryption (KP-ABE) and Ciphertext-Policy Attribute-Based Encryption (CP-ABE), protect environmental information collected from Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including air quality data. Experimental work is conducted using network simulation to evaluate performance metrics, including key generation and execution times. An optimized key generation procedure increases system efficiency, as demonstrated by performance evaluations. Experimental results demonstrate notable computational gains. Across all schemes (FHE, KP-ABE, CP-ABE), the optimization strategy - fast exponentiation considerably improved efficiency, reducing key generation time from approximately 20–22 s to less than 1s. This corresponds to approximately a 96–97% reduction for KP-ABE, CP-ABE, and FHE compared with the naive approach. Our previous study has already reported other desirable performance evaluation metrics, including PDR, Consumed energy, power consumption, latency, execution time, normalized overhead, speed, throughput, and memory required. Data availability No specific dataset was used for the research described in the article. The data used for the graphs will be made available by the author, K. D. M., upon request. References Tekinerdogan, B., Köksal, Ö. &
Apr 1, 2026 · via nature.com
Amotus Opens Wi-SUN Product Development Services Backed by 850,000+ Connected Smart City Devices Amotus brings proven Wi-SUN expertise to OEMs, leveraging 850,000+ deployed devices and its Fundamentum IoT platform to accelerate product development. This new capability follows the recent announcement that parent company Vectanor Group Inc. has joined the Wi-SUN Alliance as a Contributing Member, granting Amotus full access to Wi-SUN technical specifications, draft standards, and working groups. From Internal Expertise to Market-Ready Services Amotus's Wi-SUN capabilities are not theoretical â they are built on years of hands-on product development for sister company Dimonoff, a global leader in smart street lighting control. Amotus engineers designed, built, and iterated the wireless lighting controllers and IoT infrastructure behind Dimonoff's 850,000+ deployed devices across six countries. That proven engineering depth â spanning hardware design, firmware development, embedded systems, connectivity protocols, and cloud integration â is now available to any OEM or solution provider looking to bring Wi-SUN FAN-certified products to market. "What we have learned building mission-critical smart lighting infrastructure for municipalities directly transfers to any Wi-SUN application," said Daniel Noiseux, General Manager of Vectanor Group. "Our clients benefit from real-world expertise, not a lab exercise. We have already solved the hard problems: power management, mesh reliability, security, over-the-air updates, at scale, in production." Fundamentum: A Proven IoT Platform, Ready for Wi-SUN A key differentiator for Amotus is the Fundamentum IoT platform, its proprietary Platform as a Service (PaaS) purpose-built for managing connected devices at scale. Fundamentum already powers Dimonoff's entire smart city ecosystem â a live validation with 850,000+ connected modules across North America. For Wi-SUN product development clients, this means: ⢠No need to build a cloud platform from scratch: Fundamentum provides device provisioning, connectivity management, OTA updates, data analytics, and ML/AI capabilities out of the box ⢠Proven at scale:
Apr 1, 2026 · via einpresswire.com
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Cities worldwide are accelerating efforts to reduce emissions, creating new opportunities for shared-mobility operators to build smarter, lower-carbon fleets. As municipal governments and energy providers collaborate to develop more integrated infrastructure, evolving regulatory frameworks and stricter emissions standards are helping establish a clearer pathway for electrified mobility systems. For carsharing and shared-mobility operators, these developments represent more than a sustainability milestone—they enable the creation of transportation systems that are more efficient, predictable and scalable. Technology is playing a critical role in further reducing the environmental footprint of shared fleets. Intelligent fleet-management platforms are increasingly being used to ensure that vehicles are deployed where and when they are needed most. By predicting demand patterns and strategically positioning vehicles in advance, these systems minimize idle time, increase utilization rates and reduce the overall number of vehicles required to meet demand. Data analytics and artificial intelligence are significantly enhancing these capabilities. Advanced algorithms analyze patterns such as peak commuting hours, weather conditions and major local events to predict where vehicles are most likely to be requested in the near term. This predictive capability allows operators to reposition vehicles proactively, increasing efficiency across the network. The result is a system where vehicles spend more time in use and less time parked, maximizing the value of each vehicle while shrinking the environmental footprint of the entire fleet. Over time, the integration of connected vehicles, AI-driven optimization and autonomous mobility technologies is expected to create a more fluid and resource-efficient carsharing ecosystem. Autonomous Driving and the Next Chapter of Shared Mobility The mobility sector is now entering a new phase shaped by automation, evolving regulations and next-generation infrastructure. While today’s shared-mobility platforms have expanded rapidly, many still face operational challenges including uneven vehicle distribution, limited availability and
Apr 1, 2026 · via jsonline.com
Amotus brings proven Wi-SUN expertise to OEMs, leveraging 850,000+ deployed devices and its Fundamentum IoT platform to accelerate product development. QUEBEC, QUEBEC, CANADA, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Amotus, the IoT engineering division of Vectanor Group Inc., announces the availability of end-to-end Wi-SUN FAN product development services for OEMs and solution providers targeting the smart utility, smart city, and industrial IoT markets. This new capability follows the recent announcement that parent company Vectanor Group Inc. has joined the Wi-SUN Alliance as a Contributing Member, granting Amotus full access to Wi-SUN technical specifications, draft standards, and working groups. From Internal Expertise to Market-Ready Services Amotus’s Wi-SUN capabilities are not theoretical — they are built on years of hands-on product development for sister company Dimonoff, a global leader in smart street lighting control. Amotus engineers designed, built, and iterated the wireless lighting controllers and IoT infrastructure behind Dimonoff’s 850,000+ deployed devices across six countries. That proven engineering depth — spanning hardware design, firmware development, embedded systems, connectivity protocols, and cloud integration — is now available to any OEM or solution provider looking to bring Wi-SUN FAN-certified products to market. “What we have learned building mission-critical smart lighting infrastructure for municipalities directly transfers to any Wi-SUN application,” said Daniel Noiseux, General Manager of Vectanor Group. “Our clients benefit from real-world expertise, not a lab exercise. We have already solved the hard problems: power management, mesh reliability, security, over-the-air updates, at scale, in production.” Fundamentum: A Proven IoT Platform, Ready for Wi-SUN A key differentiator for Amotus is the Fundamentum IoT platform, its proprietary Platform as a Service (PaaS) purpose-built for managing connected devices at scale. Fundamentum already powers Dimonoff’s entire smart city ecosystem — a live validation with 850,000+ connected modules across North America. For Wi-SUN product development clients, this means: • No
Apr 1, 2026 · via elpasotimes.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) joined CEDIA, a global trade association representing the smart home technology industry, for their “A.I. Comes Home” event where A.I.-focused smart home technologies were showcased to lawmakers, Congressional staff members, and industry professionals. As co-chair and co-founder of the Congressional Smart Cities Caucus, Rep. Clarke’s work is focused on sharing solutions, ideas, and best practices around how American communities can most benefit from new forms of smart technology, and how policymakers like her can most effectively support innovation and efforts to bring about equitable technological progress. “It’s clear, today, that our nation stands at the dawn of a new technological revolution: the age of A.I. And, as we march deeper into this new era, it’s also clear that smart technologies will only become more integrated in our homes and communities, and more impactful in our daily lives. I was proud to join CEDIA for their exciting demonstration, and I look forward to our continued partnership in helping the American people bring the technologies of tomorrow into their homes today,” said Congresswoman Clarke. “As illustrated in CEDIA’s “A.I. Comes Home” demonstration on Capitol Hill, technology has the power to transform every aspect of how we live. CEDIA is grateful to Rep. Clarke and the members of the Congressional Smart Cities Caucus for their leadership, and we look forward to our continued partnership to improve people’s lives through smart technology,” said Daryl Friedman, Global President and CEO of CEDIA. ###
Mar 31, 2026 · via clarke.house.gov
The urgency of decarbonizing urban transport is global, but the solutions vary by city. Mexico City—one of the world’s largest metropolitan areas—has become a testing ground for bold mobility interventions that address climate goals, social equity, and liveability simultaneously. Its Cablebus aerial transit system has connected remote communities to the city’s transport grid. The Metrobus BRT corridors are integrating electric fleets and digital operations platforms. And the Vía Activa programme has shown how temporary street closures can reshape residents' perceptions of public space. At the same time, cities are grappling with their own mobility transitions—adapting infrastructure for cycling, managing the shift to electric public transport, and rethinking how data can improve planning and service delivery. The convergence of these challenges creates a natural opportunity for mutual learning. The workshop is designed to: - Identify innovative, cost-effective, and inclusive mobility measures implemented in Mexican cities and assess their relevance for other urban contexts. - Understand the enabling factors behind successful interventions—including governance models, financing mechanisms, community participation, and design decisions. - Generate insights for applied research, pilot design, and public policy development across both countries. - Strengthen long-term scientific cooperation between institutions on sustainable urban mobility. The five-day programme combines academic exchange, technical field visits, institutional dialogues, and structured reflection sessions. Each day is anchored in a different dimension of sustainable urban mobility, allowing participants to move between classroom-style learning and direct observation of real-world systems in operation. Day 1 – Introduction and knowledge exchange Venue: Tecnológico de Monterrey Presentations on the ACCESS project's Urban Living Lab approach and urban mobility challenges in Germany, followed by Mexican counterparts on Cablebus, Metrobus, and Vía Activa. Afternoon: academic presentations and visit to the Distrito Tlalpan Urban Laboratory. Day 2 – Metrobus, electrification, and digitalisation Visit to Metrobus operations covering BRT fleet electrification, charging
Mar 31, 2026 · via unep.org