Client: A Major Metropolis in Southeast Asia ("Nakhon Pathom Smart City")

Challenge

The city faced challenges from outdated infrastructure, public safety concerns, heavy traffic, inefficient energy use, and lack of seamless connectivity. The municipality needed an urgent solution to improve citizens' quality of life, optimize city operations, and achieve its vision of becoming a fully smart and sustainable city.

Solution

ESSNext.com was selected as the key technology partner to design and deploy a city-wide Smart Pole Solution. These advanced smart poles were installed at strategic locations and featured integrated technologies including:

• High-performance CCTV cameras for traffic monitoring and safety surveillance
• Smart Lighting with remote dimming control for energy savings
• LED Display Panels for public information and announcements
• Wi-Fi Hotspots for free public internet access
• Weather Stations to collect real-time environmental data
• Emergency Call Buttons connected to the command center
• EV Charging Stations supporting electric vehicle usage
• Broadcast Speakers for public alerts and announcements

All smart poles were connected to ESSNext’s centralized management platform, enabling real-time monitoring, control, and analytics across the city.

Results

• Enhanced Public Safety: Faster incident response and reduced crime rates with integrated surveillance and emergency systems.
• Significant Energy Savings: Smart lighting reduced streetlight energy usage by 30–50% with automated brightness control.
• Improved Traffic Management: Data-driven insights from AI-enabled cameras helped reduce congestion and optimize traffic flow.
• Increased Connectivity: Public Wi-Fi improved digital access for residents and visitors alike.
• Insightful Urban Planning: Environmental data and city metrics supported better planning, disaster preparedness, and decision-making.
• Future-ready Infrastructure: The Smart Pole platform is upgradable and 5G-ready, providing a scalable foundation for smart city evolution.

With ESSNext.com’s Smart Pole Solution, the city has made a transformational leap into the digital age—enhancing quality of life and building a future-ready urban environment.