Smart Cities

6 applications of generative AI in industrials
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6 applications of generative AI in industrials

From infrastructure design to materials discovery, we look at 6 ways industrials companies can leverage generative AI — and the vendors building tech solutions in each area.

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Mar 22, 2023
Prioritizing 10 technologies helping utility companies transform the power grid
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Prioritizing 10 technologies helping utility companies transform the power grid

From energy efficiency to grid inspection, this MVP Technology Framework evaluates the tech solutions that utility companies like National Grid and American Electric Power are using to enhance grid sustainability and reliability in a cost-effective manner.

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Feb 13, 2023
146 companies helping utility companies digitize and automate operations
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146 companies helping utility companies digitize and automate operations

Amid the shift to renewable energy, this Market Map looks at the tech providers helping utility companies like National Grid and Dominion Energy decrease costs while stabilizing power supplies on the grid.

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Dec 9, 2022
The Big Tech in Sustainability Report: How Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are tackling emissions
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The Big Tech in Sustainability Report: How Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are tackling emissions

Consumers and investors are increasingly scrutinizing how corporations are mitigating their carbon footprint, from transitioning to renewable energy to decreasing carbon emissions. We look at how big tech is developing software, investing in climate tech, and partnering with startups to create a more sustainable future.

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Jul 12, 2022
The Pandemic Didn’t Kill Cities — It’s Forcing Them To Get Smarter. Here’s Where Investors Are Placing Their Bets
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The Pandemic Didn’t Kill Cities — It’s Forcing Them To Get Smarter. Here’s Where Investors Are Placing Their Bets

Funding for the tech solutions making cities smarter is increasing as the world looks to solve complex urban dilemmas. In this brief, we discuss the sector's market drivers and the implications of emerging themes.

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Jan 26, 2022
The Micromobility Revolution: How Bikes And Scooters Are Shaking Up Urban Transport Worldwide
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The Micromobility Revolution: How Bikes And Scooters Are Shaking Up Urban Transport Worldwide

Micromobility startups have struggled with profitability issues, which were exacerbated by Covid-19. But these startups are seeing a post-pandemic rebound. We dive into what micromobility looks like around the world, leaders across the space, and obstacles that these transportation solutions are facing.

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Oct 13, 2021
Smart Cities In Numbers 2021: VC Funding Soars As Deals See A Slight Drop-Off
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Smart Cities In Numbers 2021: VC Funding Soars As Deals See A Slight Drop-Off

Companies developing solutions for smart cities attracted fewer deals in 2020 while funding rose significantly — a trend that is expected to continue in 2021. In this interactive report built with CB Insights Stories, we dive into the industry's investment activity, emerging trends, notable deals, and more.

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Jun 17, 2021