Adding connectivity to the means of productions offers immense possibilities for growth in manufacturing and services. But choosing the right Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) network is still important. The Portuguese water distribution company Águas do Norte illustrates this perfectly. From process optimisation to higher equipment availability thanks to predictive maintenance, from improved security and […]
Electricity storage makes it possible to manage renewable energy flows and balance the electricity grid. Various storage technologies exist, each with their advantages and their drawbacks. We take an overview of a rapidly expanding sector where innovation is thriving. Against a backdrop of international tensions and disturbance in the global energy market, in May 2022, […]
In recent months, nuclear energy has been back at the centre of debate. And the main focus is on what to do with radioactive waste. Solutions are being rolled out, driven by the innovative capacity of players in the industry. One such solution is Cigéo, a long-lived high-level waste disposal project in eastern France. With […]
The city of Lisbon recently decided to optimise its public transport network. This transformation relies in large part on digital solutions developed by Axians Portugal. To improve quality of service on its public transport, the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (Área Metropolitana de Lisboa/AML) has launched an ambitious new mobility policy. The idea is to consolidate management […]
The number of data centers is on the rise, yet they are incredibly energy intensive. However, solutions exist to reduce their large environmental footprint.
VINCI Energies business unit Cegelec 3S has just set up a design office to support the digital transition of healthcare institutions. The aim is to deliver a range of services that meet their specific needs as part of an open ecosystem approach. With an ageing population on the one hand and a commitment from public […]
Solutions are springing up all over the world to ensure that heavily urbanised areas can increase their supply of clean energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We take a look at some of them. Seaweed-producing solar farm Oceans of Energy and The Seaweed Company have designed an experimental project off the coast of The […]
Decarbonisation of the mobility sector, which accounts for a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions, requires major investment in order to deploy new infrastructure and mobility systems. All over the world, innovative solutions are starting to provide a response to this funding dilemma. This article focuses on 6 iconic case studies featured in the “Financing […]
Data centres, which form the cornerstone of network infrastructure, consume a huge amount of energy. But there are several ways they can reduce their environmental footprint. Data centres are central to digital transformation. They house IT equipment (server racks) that is used to store, process and protect data. Sustained growth in the generation and use […]
