Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) plans to implement a $1.9 billion smart grid initiative by 2035 that will leverage the latest technologies in water production, transmission, distribution, and the control of water networks. This initiative is part of DEWA's strategy to establish itself
As cities continue to expand and urban populations surge, municipalities face increasing challenges in managing energy consumption effectively. The integration of advanced technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) is swiftly becoming essential for optimizing utility services through real-time
The rapid expansion of smart cities technologies is transforming urban landscapes, promising enhanced safety and efficiency. However, this technological leap raises significant privacy and ethical concerns. This article explores the balance between leveraging smart cities technologies for public
The proliferation of smart city technologies across the United States is revealing new opportunities to improve urban life but also raising significant concerns around privacy and ethics. At the core, these smart technologies encompass a range of tools, including cameras, sensors, and software that
The recent collaborative efforts from Semtech, Itron, Druid, and Nokia represent a dynamic move to leverage the 1.8 GHz spectrum in Canada for utility purposes. This band, reserved exclusively for power utilities, holds potential to revolutionize the national grid through advanced metering
In recent years, there's been a marked increase in cybersecurity threats targeted at utilities managing critical infrastructures. As operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices become integral to the functioning of electricity, gas, water, and oil systems, these utilities find
