Smart City Software Platform | IoT Solutions

Innovating utilities, buildings, and transportation

Our mission is to transform urban environments into efficient, sustainable, and livable places through technology and innovative solutions. Specializing in utilities, buildings, and transport, we deliver integrated Smart City solutions that enhance the quality of life for residents, improve operational and sustainable efficiencies for city governments and lay the foundations for the cities of the future.
At COPA-DATA, we understand the unique challenges faced by modern cities. From smart grids and energy management systems to intelligent building automation and advanced transport networks, our technologies are designed to create interconnected urban ecosystems that are both resilient and adaptable.

zenon IoT solutions, provided by the smart city zenon Software Platform, allow municipalities and utilities to make faster and better decisions that will lead to greater efficiency, safety and improved quality of life for everyday people. We live in a digitalized world where IoT technology makes it possible for us to collect, analyze and use data to optimize processes and the consumption of valuable resources.

Sustainability Solutions

Industry Management

Dimensions of a smart city

Thanks to the integration of technology in so many different areas of life, there are numerous aspects to the development of a Smart City. The complexity of a city's multi-dimensional system includes multiple dimensions, each contributing to its overall functionality.

Economy: Focuses on fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth through digital infrastructure, support for start-ups, and smart financial systems.
Governance: Involves the use of technology to improve the transparency and efficiency of the management of city services and operations. This includes e-governance, citizen engagement platforms, and data-driven decision making.
Living and people: Improves the quality of life for citizens through smart solutions in healthcare, education, security, and housing. This includes telemedicine, online learning platforms, and smart home technologies. Furthermore, this emphasizes the role of human capital in the development of a Smart City and fosters a culture of innovation and inclusivity.
Sustainability: Addresses the sustainable management of resources, including water, waste, and energy. It includes the use of sensors and data analytics to monitor and manage environmental factors.
Mobility: Deals with improving transport systems through intelligent traffic management, public transport systems, and sustainable mobility solutions such as electric vehicles and bike-sharing programs.
Health: Uses technology to provide better health services, remote monitoring, and health data management.
Energy and environment: Includes the integration of physical and digital infrastructure to support the functioning of the city. This includes smart buildings, energy networks, and communication networks. Focuses on optimizing energy consumption, promoting renewable energy sources, and implementing smart grids and meters.

These dimensions work together to create a connected, efficient and sustainable urban environment that improves the quality of life for its inhabitants.

Smart City & Infrastructure Solutions with zenon

The zenon Software Platform has the power to analyze data and help develop Smart City solutions that can improve sustainability, safety, and efficiency in cities all over the world. Smart City technology can apply to many different city components, such as energy, water, buildings, transportation, and traffic. See below to learn more about zenon’s wide-ranging solutions to city challenges.

Energy & infrastructure
Water & wastewater
Transportation & traffic
Smart building automation

Energy & infrastructure

Energy and infrastructure

Securing and streamlining energy supply with the zenon Software Platform

The zenon Software Platform offers a reliable and integrated solution for securing energy supply and improving network reliability in Smart Cities. It caters to smart grids, substations, hydropower plants, wind farms, and photovoltaic systems, ensuring efficient and sustainable energy management. zenon provides intelligent and secure system operation to meet the growing demands of urban populations. It integrates with existing infrastructures using major protocols like IEC 61850, IEC 60870, and DNP3, offering a single control system for rapid integration and maximum security.

Key features of zenon for energy management

Smart grids: Offers SCADA solutions for monitoring and controlling energy grids, ensuring secure and efficient operations.
Renewable energy: Monitors and optimizes renewable energy sources, including hydropower, wind, and solar to ensure a consistent green power supply.
Energy storage: Connects energy storage systems to the grid, visualizing live data and optimizing usage.
Manned and unmanned systems: Ensures safe operation with features like Interlocking and Command Sequencer, and automated alerts for unmanned control rooms.
Grid visibility: Provides a comprehensive overview with zoom-in functions and GIS integration for detailed, readable geographic images.
Automated processes: Generates alarms and triggers automated responses to quickly identify and address issues.
Chronological logging and reporting: Logs events and values for a reliable data archive, enabling informed decision-making and efficient reporting.
Process recorder: Displays recorded events and trends for easy error analysis and system state reviews.
Secure communication: Features a wide range of drivers for secure connection across all subsections of a power plant.

Water & wastewater

Water and wastewater

Sustainable water and wastewater management

Water supply is a critical urban infrastructure, and the zenon Software Platform enhances reliability by predicting water depletion rates and sending alert messages to address issues promptly, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. With zenon you can optimize water supply, wastewater management, and drinking water treatment across cities and regions. It efficiently manages pipelines, sewage treatment facilities, and pumping stations, aiding in resource management to minimize energy and water consumption.

Key features of zenon for water solutions

Predicts peaks in consumption and manages flow rates to prevent shortages.
Maintenance can be managed from a control room or remotely via a web interface.
Alerts personnel via email, SMS, or calls, with smart recommendations for quick issue resolution.
Identifies at-risk components to anticipate and prevent failures.
Provides real-time, detailed graphical displays of the network for easy monitoring and control from any location.
Ensures consistent operation across different locations, reducing time and cost.
Integrates both new and existing infrastructure, facilitating intelligent planning and control.
Automates documentation with time-stamped data and compliance reporting, according to legal and industry-specific regulations.

Transportation & traffic

Transportation and traffic

Enhancing urban mobility with the zenon Software Platform

Public transportation quality significantly impacts the quality of life in a Smart City. With urbanization driving the need for efficient mobility, zenon enhances public transportation and traffic systems through intelligent planning, energy conservation, and optimal networking of road users. zenon offers a flexible software solution for monitoring, controlling, and maintaining public transportation and traffic flow. It manages various components like motorway displays, tunnel ventilation, and airport runway lights, ensuring sustainable energy use through automated processes.

Key Features of zenon for transportation

Comprehensive control: Manages rail substations, tunnel systems, and public transport control rooms with SCADA functionalities and energy management reporting.
Tunnel systems monitoring: Integrates diverse technologies for monitoring emergency power, camera systems, lighting, and fire alarms.
Mobile monitoring: Enables full and partial automation with mobile apps for real-time system monitoring from anywhere based on HTML5.
Crewed and uncrewed control rooms: Allows secure remote access and monitoring, with automated alerts and escalation chains for uncrewed control rooms.
Environmental monitoring: Automates air quality and temperature measurements, triggering alerts for harmful conditions.
Seamless integration: Supports numerous communication protocols and integrates third-party systems easily.
Predictive traffic management: Measures and controls traffic flow to prevent congestion.
Energy data management: Automates energy consumption recording to identify savings, supporting ISO 50001 compliance.
Complete documentation: Provides reliable data logging, trend analysis, and automated documentation for informed decision-making.

Smart building automation

Sustainable, secure, and smart building automation

The zenon Software Platform enhances building intelligence by integrating and automating various building components, such as HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, lighting, and window shades. This ensures optimal comfort and efficient energy use while preventing operational problems and unauthorized access.

Key features of zenon for building automation

Smart building automation solution

zenon supports intelligent control of heating, cooling, lighting, and energy monitoring for both new and existing buildings. It integrates existing infrastructure without needing a complete renovation, aiding in energy savings and compliance with ISO 50001 standards.
Manages room lighting and external shades based on solar radiation and occupancy schedules to enhance comfort and reduce energy waste.
Uses sensor data to regulate HVAC systems based on temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels, optimizing thermal comfort and energy efficiency.
Offers real-time monitoring, interactive trend analysis, and automated alerts to detect and address operational issues promptly.
Automates documentation by logging processes with timestamps, ensuring compliance and enabling detailed reporting for informed decision-making.
Integrates advanced surveillance and access control systems to enhance security, regulate entry, and monitor activities within and around buildings.

Benefits with zenon

Smart City benefits with zenon

If you choose zenon as your Smart City Software Platform to help you move forward with your urban planning and with the operation of your Smart City, you’ll access a number of benefits, including:

System control from any location
Easy integration with existing systems and infrastructures
Easy-to-use wizards and tools
High-performance visualization
Advanced reporting and predictive analytics
Scalability for projects and systems
Flexibility with new operations
Fast, secure access to information

Every one of these benefits is designed to help you create higher quality, more efficient processes with automation solutions built with zenon. Thanks to Smart City technology, urban areas today are quicker to adapt, safer and more sustainable. Our software uses the latest innovations to ensure maximum return on investment so that your sustainability solutions built on our platform can meet the future needs of any city.

Plan your smart city with zenon

The zenon software platform offers a secure and user-friendly experience, paving the way for the future of urban life. Our IoT solutions for Smart Cities extend beyond energy-saving and building processes, enhancing entire operational spheres.

With zenon, a city transforms into a smarter, more future-ready entity. Explore how to integrate zenon’s Smart City technology and automation into your urban plans and processes with COPA-DATA.
Contact us now to learn more about our innovative Smart City solutions.

Sustainability Solutions

Industry Management