Internet of Things (IoT) opens up new possibilities in every area, from home electronics to healthcare. The same goes for the infrastructure that everyone in society is dependent on for transportation, work, social care and leisure. Cities need IoT to maintain better control, but to be able to take advantage of the new technology, there…
Many Swedish municipalities make use of new, innovative IoT applications to better keep tabs on their infrastructure. Small, cheap, low power sensors and new communications networks make it possible to connect things that were previously expensive and awkward to monitor. For example, Jönköping has connected life saving devices and defibrillators to the new IoT network…
After testing a system for parking information in Brodalsgaraget, the Borås municipal parking company has now expanded its system for parking guidance. Through an integration with Easypark SmartHub, it has been possible to connect 55 parking facilities without installing any new detection equipment. Information about ongoing parking is obtained from existing payment systems to Infracontrol Online,…
Ten thousand people suffer from cardiac arrest in Sweden yearly, and only 600 survive. Quick response with CPR and a defibrillator increase the chances of survival immensely. Jönköping municipality has started to connect defibrillators to their IoT network to ensure this vital equipment is always available. An alarm is immediately sent through Infracontrol Online to…
City of Borås. Photo: AdobeStock Winter darkness and high energy costs highlight the importance of monitoring public lighting efficiently. Borås is one of the cities that has therefore chosen to connect its streetlights to Infracontrol Online. After a smaller pilot project last year, 90 additional units have now been added. The smart and adaptable control…
The Beach Cleaning Map, a service provided by Infracontrol on behalf of the West Coast Foundation (Västkuststiftelsen), has been a great success as a simple tool to mark areas where cleaning is needed as well as where cleaning has already taken place along the Swedish west coast. It also makes it easier for the municipalities…
The Internet of Things (IoT) unlocks new opportunities in every area, not least when collecting information about society’s infrastructure. Together with information from residents, it allows the creation of smarter cities. These new possibilities call for an open and scalable platform well integrated into the business operation. Only then can all data be processed to…
The ferry company Färjerederiet is part of the Swedish Transport Administration and operates 40 ferry routes across the country with approximately 70 ferries. Precise and reliable traffic information is an essential part of the service to reduce stress for passengers and make it easier to plan their journey. The information is provided through various channels,…
Illegal graffiti is a form of vandalism and a major concern in many municipalities. It pollutes the public space, creates insecurity and costs a lot of money and resources to clean up. One way to face this growing problem is to report all graffiti to the police immediately, recommends BRÅ, the Swedish crime prevention council.…
