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Can construction tech clean up our communities?
In a UK first, EMSOL’s technology is being used by a local authority to measure, monitor and control emissions at a selection of inner-city waste processing facilities. EMSOL combines targeted and active air quality monitoring networks in conjunction with real-time vehicle identification technology to identify the who, what, when, where & why of air and noise pollution before it reaches harmful levels.
Merton Council is monitoring high street health after Covid restriction lifting
As part of the South London Partnership’s InnOvaTe Project, Vivacity sensors are gathering footfall and traffic data in Wimbledon High Street to understand high street health.
Third life saved by smart ‘in-home sensor’
A third Sutton resident in 12 months has had her life saved by an IoT smart device in the kitchen after it alerted carers that she might need assistance.
Ian Thomas, Chief Executive of Kingston Council, talks about #InternetofThings and the role of technology in promoting a green agenda
At a round table this week, Sir Nigel Wilson – Member of the Levelling Up Advisory Council advised that 70% of jobs advertised contain the word ‘technology’. The current global crisis will be dependent on an increasingly data-driven, technological response.
Hitachi Solutions and Microsoft to deliver a smart city platform for South London Partnership (SLP)
Hitachi Solutions, Microsoft and South London Partnership (SLP) have collaborated as part of the SLP’s InnOvaTe project to deliver an IoT platform that makes the data being obtained, accessible and understandable to five London boroughs.
New apps help residents shop local in South Norwood, Purley and Thornton Heath
Three Croydon communities are benefiting from a pilot of new, innovative smart technology, encouraging people back to their local high streets.
Support sensors help Sutton’s vulnerable residents through winter
Residents living in Sutton continue to receive vital social care support thanks to innovative technology.
South London Partnership launches new use case design and implementation template
SLP is sharing a new use case design and implementation template to aid in successful delivery of IoT trials.
South London Partnership welcomes University of Essex’s partnership with the InnOvaTe Programme
The South London Partnership’s InnOvaTe Project has partnered with the University of Essex to research and evaluate the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology.
Sutton Council tackles flooding with cutting-edge early warning system
Sutton Council has installed cutting-edge sensors to tackle future flooding in the borough.
Smart parking sensors trial to begin helping to assist residents and improve air quality
Richmond Council is rolling-out digital sensors as part of a one-year trial to bring smart parking to some parts of Richmond upon Thames.
Innovative air quality and traffic sensors rolled out in Merton in line with COP26
Merton Council is installing air quality sensors in priority locations around the borough in November to support its ambition to tackle toxic air pollution and make Merton a net-zero borough by 2050.