Birmingham 2022 Appoints North as Official Smart Environments Provider

North has been named the Official Smart Environments Provider for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, enabling cutting-edge smart environmental air quality monitoring across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region.

Delivering Innovative Smart Technology Solutions

As part of this prestigious appointment, North will design, deliver, and integrate a low-powered, long-range network alongside a sensor-based air quality monitoring service. This end-to-end managed solution will provide real-time data at key locations before, during, and after the Games.

A Proven Track Record in Major Sporting Events

North’s expertise in delivering smart technology for large-scale events is well-established. Previous projects include:

• Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
• Multiple Ryder Cups and The Open Golf Championships.

This extensive experience ensures North is ideally equipped to support the operational and environmental goals of Birmingham 2022.

About the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will bring together athletes from 72 nations and territories competing in 19 sports across 15 venues from 28 July to 8 August 2022. The event will showcase sporting excellence while also prioritising sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Supporting a Carbon-Neutral Legacy

North’s smart technology specialists will utilise sensor-driven data to measure and monitor air quality conditions, providing actionable insights to support Birmingham 2022’s goal of becoming the first carbon-neutral Commonwealth Games.

By delivering accurate, real-time environmental data, North is playing a vital role in helping the Games leave a lasting sustainable legacy for Birmingham and beyond.