Smart City Solutions

Thinxtra launches Sigfox LPWA IoT Network for Smart City Hong Kong

By Thomas Mueller on Nov 5, 2017 11:51:50 PM

On the 1st of November, Sigfox's exclusive network operator Thinxtra showcased the start of its territory-wide low-power wide-area (LPWA) IoT network in Hong Kong, providing cost-effective IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity for the city.

Cost-Effective LPWA Network provides IoT Connectivity

Until March 2018, 100 Sigfox base stations are expected to be installed throughout Hong Kong to provide long-range, low-bandwidth, low-power connectivity for businesses, research institutions, and government organizations to seize opportunities of the rise of IoT.

Topics: Smart City Solutions Smart Living Smart Government Smart Environment Smart Mobility Waste Management Broadband Connectivity Technology Smart Lighting IoT applications Best Practice Solutions LPWA Network Sigfox Network

Smart Urban Street Furniture Solutions in Smart Cities

By Thomas Mueller on Aug 31, 2017 10:28:21 AM

Self-powered smart urban street furniture can help cities and communities to increase the attractivity of public spaces by providing public services, information, and connectivity, while at the same time enabling the collection of valuable data for optimizing processes and reducing costs.

Cities are increasingly adopting smart street furniture solutions

Whether we talk about digital signs, smart benches or even fully-integrated smart bus stops – there are a lot of new products available in terms of smart urban street furniture. A growing number of cities and communities throughout the world are adopting these self-powered products to make life easier for citizens and visitors and to optimize the management of public infrastructure or to provide connectivity such as free WiFi.

Topics: Smart City Solutions Public Spaces Smart Living Smart Government Smart Environment Smart Mobility Urban Street Broadband Connectivity Energy Transit Smart City Startup Self-Powered Smart Street Furniture Digital Signage Digital Kiosks Smart Bench Smart Busstop