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…
Four years ago, Ystad municipality decided to connect to Infracontrol Online. Since then, all fault reports have been quickly and simply passed on to those responsible for taking action, thus helping to reduce stress for those working in the municipality’s technical department. The ability to easily submit fault reports together with the availability of effective…
Many of the municipalities in Infracontrol Community make use of new, innovative IoT applications to surveill their infrastructure. Small, cheap, power-saving sensors and new communications networks make it possible to connect things that were previously expensive and complicated to monitor. Municipalities knows their own operations best, and when they let the needs decide where the…
For six years, Jönköping has used a parking guidance system that helps residents and visitors quickly and simply find a vacant parking spot. Experiences are good, and the municipality has noted a clearly positive effect on traffic in terms of accessibility, environmental impact and better utilization of its facilities. They also share the information with…
A few years ago, Gnesta municipality decided to connect to Infracontrol Online to simplify and improve the working process in its technical department. Thanks to Infracontrol Online, the municipality has today an efficient, digital total solution. The solution involves receiving cases in digital format and the provision of digital feedback. At the same time, they…
For just over a year, the Cascais municipality in Portugal has been using the City Points app to engage its residents. Whenever they do something to benefit the community, they are awarded points via the app. The points can be used to compete against others or trade for vouchers. For municipalities wishing to take their…
More and more municipalities are discovering the possibilities the Internet of Things brings. The new technology allows the use of cheap, power-saving, wireless sensors for measuring e.g. water levels, air quality, or detecting faults in technical systems. But to really make a difference, they must be connected to a platform, which is well integrated into…
Infracontrol City Dashboard We recently launched our entirely new City Dashboard, which provides a quick overview of the municipal situation. Information about fault reports, alarms and readings are collected, processed and visualized in a simple and intuitive way. Sometimes people don’t need a whole lot of details, just a quick overview of the situation…
City Points is a cloud service in which residents can collect points by taking part in useful activities. It’s been in use for just over a year in Cascais in Portugal with good results, and Infracontrol is now offering the service as a complement to Infracontrol Online. By highlighting and rewarding activities that promote sustainability,…
Älmhult is one of the latest municipalities to connect to Infracontrol to simplify the working process in its technical department. The ability of residents to report comments and faults and the availability of an effective case management tool will allow the municipality to streamline and assure the quality of its service. At the same time,…