Real-time traffic management sounds futuristic, but it's operational right now in cities across Germany and Switzerland. Here's the technical setup: LTE-M connected sensors and cameras monitor vehicle flow at intersections. That data feeds into a traffic management platform that adjusts signal timing dynamically based on current conditions, not fixed schedules. Why LTE-M specifically? It supports mobility, handles frequent data updates, and provides the 50-100 millisecond latency these applications need. WiFi and Bluetooth don't have the range. Older cellular technologies don't have the power efficiency. Cities in the DACH region are taking this further by integrating traffic data with air quality monitoring. Herrenberg measures traffic volume alongside noise levels. When patterns indicate increased emissions or noise pollution, they implement targeted interventions: adjusting signal timing to reduce idling, routing traffic away from residential areas during peak times. The result is measurable: smoother traffic flow, lower emissions, improved air quality. It's infrastructure that actually adapts to how people use the city. Watch the video to see how the technology works and why these specific technical choices matter for urban deployments.
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Powering the Smart City Ecosystem Municipal devices run your city, but they’re often limited by where they can plug in. Think about municipal waste disposal vehicles, public laptops, or smart sensors. These devices require streamlined energy management to enable truly smarter cities. AEIR’s technology reduces reliance on wired connections, enabling devices like these to be powered seamlessly, supporting a truly connected urban environment. Assess your municipal energy infrastructure for areas where replacing cumbersome wiring with flexible, non-directional wireless power could reduce cost and deployment time. What part of smart infrastructure management needs the most immediate relief from physical cable limitations? #SmartInfrastructure #SmartCities #UrbanTech #EnergyManagement
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Cities like New York, São Paulo, and Toronto keep growing, and so do the challenges of keeping millions of people safe. Technology is changing the game. From AI-powered monitoring and data-driven emergency response to smart infrastructure that predicts risks before they happen, innovation is reshaping how cities protect their citizens. It’s not just about faster reactions. It’s about smarter prevention. When analytics, sensors, and automation work together, cities become more connected, resilient, and responsive to the people who live in them. The future of urban safety is intelligent. And it’s already here. #SmartCities #Innovation #PublicSafety #UrbanDevelopment
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🚦 Smart Cities, Traffic and Transport: How Are Truly Intelligent Cities Built? At the heart of every connected city is a system that observes, analyses and reacts in real time. And often, that system starts with a camera. Basler vision solutions provide a solid foundation for intelligent infrastructure, supporting applications ranging from urban mobility to rail transport: ➡️ High-performance imaging for automatic number plate recognition, access control and toll systems; ➡️ Monitoring of rail infrastructure to identify faults in advance and plan targeted interventions; ➡️ Inspection and driver assistance to increase safety in public and private transport; ➡️ Global adaptability: customizable hardware and software to meet different regulations, environments and conditions; ➡️ Industrial reliability: cameras with IP67 housing, resistant to shock, rain, dust and temperature changes. All this without compromising on data processing speed, even in variable light conditions or heavy traffic flows. 🎯 The result? Safer cities, more efficient mobility, more sustainable transport. And a clear vision, literally, of how to design the future. To learn about Basler solutions for this application area, visit the dedicated page on our website: 👉 https://bit.ly/47wpKwY #Basler #SmartCity #ITS #VisionTechnology #TrafficMonitoring #Mobility #IntelligentTransport #MachineVision
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⚡ 10 Facts About Cabling That Will Change How You See Connectivity We scroll, stream, and send data every second but rarely think about the hidden network making it possible. Let’s give a little spotlight to the real heroes of modern connectivity: the cables. 🧠 Here’s what makes cabling the silent power behind every smart building and business: 1️⃣ 99% of global data travels through cables, not satellites. They’re buried beneath our cities and oceans. 🌍 2️⃣ Cat6 = data highway. Speeds up to 10 Gbps. Stability engineers dream of. ⚙️ 3️⃣ Structured cabling = organized intelligence. It’s what makes networks scalable, reliable, and future-ready. 🔄 4️⃣ Fiber optics move data at light speed. One strand thinner than hair, millions of lives connected. 💫 5️⃣ A bad crimp = bad business. Testing cables isn’t optional it’s network insurance. 🔍 6️⃣ PoE (Power over Ethernet): one cable, data + power. Cameras, sensors, and smart lights all running off it. 🔌 7️⃣ Your cable type defines your tomorrow. Cat5e is history. Cat6A and fiber are the new normal. 🚀 8️⃣ Cable management is performance art. A clean rack means cool temps, easy service, and zero downtime. 🎯 9️⃣ FTTR (Fiber to the Room) the new revolution. Every room gets its own dedicated fiber. No interference. 💎 10️⃣ Smart cabling = smart infrastructure. It’s not just IT it’s the nervous system of your entire building. 🧩 💡 Cabling isn’t just wires. It’s the foundation of reliability, security, and speed in a connected world. #Teorevome #Cabling #StructuredCabling #FiberOptic #FTTR #Networking #Connectivity #SmartBuilding #Telecom #DataInfrastructure #Innovation #Tech
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🚀 Exciting news! Zag Daily has just released an article featuring Voltraware and our vision for solving micromobility’s charging challenges. Jr-Uei William Hsu, our VP of Charging Solutions, highlights how modular, floating wireless charging pads and smart racks could be the infrastructure solution the industry has been missing. By connecting cities, operators, and charging providers, wireless charging networks can unlock safer, more efficient, and cost-effective micromobility systems. We’re proud to be at the forefront of this transformation and helping pave the way for smarter cities and greener mobility. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eTAFgpPf #WirelessCharging #Micromobility #SmartCity #SustainableTransport #Innovation #Voltraware
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📶 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦: 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 As #networks grow more complex, #telcos are turning to #digital twins to simulate, monitor, and optimize operations—virtually. From predictive maintenance to energy optimization and #autonomous networks, #digitaltwins are driving smarter, faster, and greener #telecom transformation. 📈 👉 Explore the full #blog to see how virtual replicas are reshaping real-world telecom infrastructure. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dzQD_U5K #ConnectingPossibilities
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