First Mile

IoT in Smart Cities: 19% of Grid Investment Flows into Digital Infrastructure

Urban infrastructure faces rising complexity from energy demand, congestion, and climate stress. IoT in smart cities advances edge AI, digital twins, predictive analytics, and cyber-physical systems to optimize mobility, utilities, and public safety in real time.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Innovations: ~USD 188 Billion Growth by 2030

As wastewater treatment infrastructure shifts from expansion to performance optimization, waste management operators that reduce energy use, control emissions, and monetize recovery streams will lead the next phase. This article examines capital flows, regulatory acceleration, and the waste treatment plant innovations scaling from pilots to full deployment through 2030.

Smart Home Market Report 2026: Market Size to Reach USD 116.4B by 2029

The smart home market is entering a more mature phase, marked by steady device shipments, rising interoperability, and increasing strategic consolidation. With millions of connected devices shipped annually, growing investment in energy-aware and AI-enabled home systems, smart homes are evolving from isolated gadgets into integrated digital infrastructure for residential living.