Smart City Research Centre (SCRC) at International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BuildIQ Technologies LLP to develop innovative, sustainable and technology-driven solutions for smart infrastructure.The partnership brings together IIIT Hyderabad’s research excellence and BuildIQ’s industry expertise to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world implementation. The collaboration will focus on research, technology development, commercialisation and skill development in the areas of Smart Cities, Smart Campuses, Smart Buildings, Integrated Building Management Systems (IBMS) and sustainable infrastructure.The key areas of collaboration include commercialisation and deployment of the City IoT Operating Platform (ctOP) as a next-generation Integrated Building Management System (IBMS) for smart buildings and campuses, joint development and commercialisation of IoT devices and intelligent sensors to enable real-time monitoring, automation, among others, according to a release.Published on July 4, 2026