Public Sector & Smart Cities

PGS Acquires ParkZen to Expand AI-Driven Parking Guidance and Management Solutions

Parking Guidance Systems, Inc. ("PGS") has acquired ParkZen ("ParkZen"), a parking software development company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ParkZen was incubated within the Louisiana State Universityecosystem and funded by its management team and a number of individual investors. Capital to support the acquisition was provided by the employees and board members of PGS. &nbs

Finaya Launches Agentic AI Platform to Redefine Homeownership with Seamless, End-to-End Experiences

Finaya is proud to announce the launch of its Agentic AI platform for homeownership, built from the ground up with AI at its foundation. Unlike other AI experiences in real estate, mortgage, and related sectors, Finaya's platform raises the bar in fundamental ways: Finaya has been architected to span real estate, mortgage, title, insurance, repairs, remodeling and more from the outset. This m

Milesight Launches PlateXpert Technology to Redefine License Plate Recognition Accuracy

Milesight, a leading provider of innovative IP-based video surveillance solutions, proudly announces the official launch of its cutting-edge PlateXpert Technology - a transformative advancement in the evolution of License Plate Recognition (LPR) for traffic management. PlateXpert Technology represents the core innovation behind the Milesight Intelligent Traffic Series Camera. Developed entirely i

LG CNS Secures First U.S. Government Contract to Deploy Smart City Infrastructure in Hogansville, Georgia

Signed contract with the City of Hogansville for the deployment of smart poles and an integrated control system Application of LG CNS's proprietary smart city platform, Cityhub Building, for system management Installation of IoT features and emergency call buttons to improve citizen convenience and public safety LG CNS, a leading AX (AI Transformation) company in Korea, signed its f

OpenGov Launches New AI-Powered Applications to Modernize Grants, Infrastructure, and Disaster Response for State and Local Governments

OpenGov, the leading provider of AI-enabled software for local and state governments, unveiled three new applications to streamline complex processes, improve financial oversight, achieve transparency, and ensure regulatory compliance at every level of government. The solutions are: Grants Management, Infrastructure Fund & Loan Management, and Disaster Preparedness & Recovery. "Fo

Govly’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform Joins DoD’s Tradewinds Marketplace via SBIR Aisle

Govly, a market intelligence and capture platform for public sector procurement, today announced its AI-Assisted Contract and Procurement Management System is now available through the SBIR Aisle program from the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's (CDAO) Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is a digital repository of post-competition, readily aw

Aitech Introduces World’s First AI-Enabled Picosatellite Constellation Platform, IQSat

Aitech, a leading provider of rugged embedded systems for military, aerospace and space platforms, today introduced the picosatellite (PicoSat) constellation platform, IQSat™. The IQSat is AI-enabled and includes Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) from Intuidex, Inc. incorporated in Intuidex's Watchman for Space™ (W4S™) product for detecting and providing in

HVAC Industry Embraces AI, IoT, and Sustainability to Drive Smart, Secure, and Efficient Systems

The global HVAC industry is undergoing a transformational shift, driven by the convergence of IoT, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainability initiatives. These trends are redefining how heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are designed, managed, and secured across residential, commercial, and industrial environments. Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis o

Pony.ai Becomes First to Launch Paid Fully-Driverless Robotaxi Services in Shenzhen’s City Center

Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) became the first company authorized to operate paid fully-driverless robotaxis in Shenzhen's Nanshan District on March 27, marking a milestone as the city's inaugural permit for paid autonomous ride-hailing services within its city centers. The company further solidifies its leadership by expanding commercial operations to connect Nanshan with its existing service zone in

Foxconn Chairman Young Liu to Deliver COMPUTEX 2025 Keynote on AI-Driven Industry Platforms and the Future of Robotics

TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council), announced that Young Liu, Chairman of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), is invited to be the speaker at COMPUTEX 2025 Keynote, sharing his vision on three intelligent platforms driving industry transformation and the role of robotics in factories of the future. The keynote will be on 09:30, May 20, (UTC+8), at Taipei Nangang Exhibit

Bluon and ARS Form Strategic Partnership to Elevate HVAC Field Services with AI and OCR Integration

Bluon, a leading HVAC data and AI technology company, and American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), one of the nation's largest providers of air conditioning, heating, plumbing, and electrical services, today announced a strategic partnership to significantly enhance ARS's service capabilities through OCR technology, equipment documentation, advanced data enrichment, and AI-powered tech

Tetrate Launches Agent Operations Director to Optimize GenAI ROI and Rein in Shadow AI

Tetrate, a leader in dynamic gateways for autonomous traffic orchestration, today announced the launch of a technical preview for its new Tetrate Agent Operations Director, designed to empower enterprises to maximize the return on investment (ROI) from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) initiatives. Agent Operations Director enables machine learning (ML) infrastructure teams and a

Tuya Smart and DeepSeek Redefine Smart Homes with Emotionally Intelligent AI Companions

Tuya Smart a global AI cloud platform service provider, is redefining the role of AI in the smart home ecosystem, turning cold technology into an emotionally intelligent companion. Imagine returning home after a long day, your mind weighed down by fatigue. Before you even express it, an AI companion gently approaches: "Hey, you seem a little down today. I've prepared a list of comforting

Pryzm Partners with Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit to Transform Federal Tech Acquisition with AI-Driven Platform

Pryzm, a Government Market Intelligence and Relationship Management platform, announced on Tuesday a strategic collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to modernize how federal agencies plan for - and buy - technology. Acting as the "VC Arm of the Pentagon," DIU serves as the bridge between commercial technology companies and the U.S. Depa

Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) 2025 Kicks Off in Taipei, Uniting Global Leaders to Shape the Future of Urban Innovation

The Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) 2025, Asia’s leading platform for smart city innovation, officially launches today at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, bringing together global policymakers, industry leaders, and technology pioneers to shape the future of urban development. Now in its latest edition, SCSE 2025 continues to push the boundaries of digital transformation, AI-driv

Canopus Networks Launches Canopus SEER an AI-Powered Real-Time Network Observability Platform

Canopus Networks announced the launch of Canopus SEER, its Agentic-AI powered real-time network observability platform. Designed for enterprises and carriers drowning in monitoring data yet starving for actionable insights, Canopus reinvents observability by providing a fundamentally new way to extract real-time intelligence efficiently from networks at scale and power agentic AI work

VerAI Discoveries Secures $24M Series B to Advance AI-Driven Mineral Exploration

VerAI Discoveries (VerAI), a pioneering AI-driven mineral asset company, is pleased to announce a $24 million first closing of its Series B round. The investment was led by Insight Partners, a global software investor specializing in high-growth technology and software investments, with continued support from existing investors Blumberg Capital, Chrysalix Venture Capital, and Orion Industri

Sawmills Launches with $10M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Telemetry Data Management for Enterprises

Sawmills, the first smart telemetry data management platform, emerged from stealth with $10M in seed funding. The highly oversubscribed round was led by Team8, with participation from Mayfield and Alumni Ventures. Founded by enterprise software veterans who were previously executives at New Relic, CloudBees, and Tricentis. Sawmills' AI-powered platform allows enterprises to manage the d

Dubai Internet City Contributes AED 100 Billion to Dubai’s GDP Over 15 Years, Boosting Tech Innovation

Dubai Internet City has added AED 100 billion to Dubai's GDP over the past 15 years, according to an impact study conducted in partnership with Accenture and incorporating perspectives from a wide array of prominent information and communications technology (ICT) industry figures. "In line with Dubai's visionary roadmap to nurture the technology sector and enhance its role as

Loffler Companies Named 2024 Managed Service Provider of the Year by YourSix

Loffler Companies, a Midwest leader in business technology, has been named the 2024 Managed Service Provider of the Year by YourSix. This award recognizes Loffler's exceptional work in delivering dynamic, future-ready security solutions through its strong partnership with YourSix, combining simplicity, scalability, and AI-powered innovation. YourSix, a leader in Physical Security as a Servic

Henry AI Raises $4.3 Million to Revolutionize Commercial Real Estate with AI-Driven Automation

Henry AI, a first-of-its-kind AI analyst for the commercial real estate (CRE) sector, announced it has raised $4.3 million in seed funding. Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry that, to date, has relied on a series of repetitive and manual tasks to complete transactions. Henry AI is on a mission to take commercial real estate out of the stone age, automating

Xiao-I Launches tAIkbox 1 in the U.S., Revolutionizing Customer Service with AI-Powered Precision

Xiao-I Corporation, a trailblazer in artificial intelligence, launched tAIkbox 1 in the U.S., a game-changing AI-powered device set to redefine customer service. Unlike the clunky, infuriating automated systems that leave callers shouting "customer service" in exasperation, tAIkbox 1 delivers interactions so smooth and intuitive they rival the best human agents—powered by Xiao-I's Hua Z