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Flashnet and SESCO Lighting have announced a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the transition to smart public lighting solutions in the United States.

Flashnet and SESCO Lighting have announced a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the transition to smart public lighting solutions in the United States.  

This collaboration is significant as the U.S. market is at a turning point, with municipalities and utilities facing increasing pressure to reduce operational costs, improve energy efficiency and enhance the quality of public services. By combining Flashnet’s technological expertise in smart street lighting with SESCO Lighting’s extensive network and local market knowledge, the partnership creates the foundation for rapid and scalable deployments of modern solutions that support both local governments and utilities in their efforts to digitalize and modernize public lighting infrastructure. 

With nearly 60 years of experience, 31 locations and over 500 employee-owners spanning the Southeast, SESCO brings regional expertise and a strong reputation for advancing sustainable lighting practices. Guided by its employee stock ownership structure (ESOP), the company is dedicated to long-term client relationships and full-service project support: from planning and logistics to post-completion monitoring. 

Flashnet, part of the Lucy Group, has 20 years of experience developing smart city and IoT solutions. Its inteliLIGHT system is widely used in smart street lighting projects worldwide, where it provides lamp-level control, real-time monitoring and data-driven maintenance tools. With a proven track record worldwide, the solution has been adopted in projects aiming to improve energy efficiency, streamline operations and support sustainability commitments. 

The system is designed to integrate with existing infrastructure, facilitating straightforward deployment. Continuous technical support ensures municipalities and utilities can manage projects effectively and adapt them as urban needs evolve. 

Together, the two companies will accelerate the adoption of interoperable smart street lighting solutions, helping U.S. municipalities reduce energy consumption, optimize maintenance and prepare infrastructure for future smart city applications. 

“By combining our smart street lighting expertise with SESCO’s strong market presence in the U.S., we are creating new opportunities for municipalities and utilities to modernize their infrastructure and deliver more sustainable, data-driven public services.” says Brent Conley, Flashnet’s Business Development Manager, U.S.  

“Partnering with Flashnet allows us to expand our range of cutting-edge offerings. U.S. municipalities and utilities continually seek out reliable, scalable technologies that improve operations and quality of service. With Flashnet, we will meet these needs and support our clients in achieving, even surpassing their goals.” says John Palk, CEO, from SESCO.