Case Studies

In March 2026, Sunderland City Council and Southpaw Company partnered to deliver an exciting demonstration of our smart city’s digital capabilities.

A city-wide LoRaWAN network lays the foundation for smarter, safer and connected urban living.

Sunderland City Council is leveraging Microsoft’s Power Apps to enhance its current water safety processes and park inspections, harnessing data securely and ethically.

Sunderland is harnessing technology to enhance flood management and streamline maintenance of gullys and trash screens.

Here’s how we are harnessing real-time data to improve housing quality and residents’ wellbeing.

January's 5GIR Showcase demonstrates the North East’s commitment to innovation and collaboration.

Despite the cold weather, the Sona Arch at Seaburn Play Park has totalled over 200 hours of use in just two months.

Our team is using IoT to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and support Sunderland’s low carbon goals.

Gen D CIC is nurturing digital confidence and arts talent in Sunderland through accessible, technology-driven programmes.

Efficient monitoring and maintenance of life-saving equipment has been enabled with new smart sensors.

Celebrating the success of Thompson Park’s interactive football wall.

How a digital twin proof of concept is reshaping the future of Sunderland city centre, and our low carbon ambitions.