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Barcelona and Huawei Partner for Smart City Initiatives

The Barcelona City Council and Huawei Spain have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive innovation and advance smart city initiatives.

VMO2’s 5G Private Network Trial to Power Farm of the Future

Virgin Media O2 Business (VMO2) and the River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) have launched a 5G private network trial at Overbury Farms, located on the border between Worcestershire and Gloucestershire in England.

Europe’s Smart Lighting Market to Reach USD 15.23 Billion by 2033

Europe’s smart lighting market is projected to grow from USD 3.54 billion in 2024 to USD 15.23 billion by 2033, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.58% between 2025 and 2033, according to ResearchAndMarkets.

Octopus Energy to Enable Germany’s First ‘Zero Bills’ Neighborhood

Energy firm Octopus Energy is set to transform Germany’s sustainable living with the launch of the country’s first 100% “Zero Bills” neighborhood in Schramberg.

Metaverse Market Value to Hit $5 Trillion by 2030

A McKinsey report entitled “Value Creation in the Metaverse” states that the market value for the metaverse is expected to touch $5 trillion by 2030 – equivalent to the size of the world’s third-largest economy, Japan.