Operational Intelligence: the new KPI for water utility companies
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Chris Payne, Co-founder & Director of PureTec Separations Ltd, discusses why operational intelligence is becoming the key to unlocking future performance, resilience and sustainability for the UK water sector.
Confronting the crisis: how to tackle drought in an era of growing water scarcity
Antonin Fradin, Head of Smart Operations and Assets for SUEZ Digital Solutions, takes an in-depth look at how organisations tackle drought in an era of growing water scarcity.
Severn Trent customers save 4 million litres of water a day during 2024 via smart meters
Severn Trent customers reduced their bills and helped save an average of 4 million litres of water a day during 2024 through using smart meters.
Water Tech AI firm raises further funding to accelerate business expansion
FIDO AI Ltd – the software company helping to rapidly improve global water resilience using AI-led non-revenue water (NRW) reduction and curated water data insights - has announced that it has raised Series B funding required to further scale its business.
The Rise of Smart Water – the development of a multi £-billion market p.a.
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Dr. Mikael Khan, Business Development Manager at Aqua Enviro discusses the rise of smart water technologies and the drivers behind its development into a market predicted to be worth billions of pounds annually.
SWAN Forum to hold 9th Annual Conference in North America
The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) has announced that its annual flagship event will be hed in North America or the first time due to the booming regional interest in smart water technologies and rapid growth of the SWAN North American Alliance.
UN report flags up smart water as biggest global technology opportunity
For the third year in a row, smart water technology is perceived as the biggest global market opportunity, topping the list of the 2017 Global Opportunity Report released by DNV GL, Sustainia and the United Nations Global Compact.
Online marketplace set to revolutionize smart technology adoption by water utilities
US-headquartered FATHOM Water Management, Inc. the largest software-as-a-service provider for water utilities, has announced the launch of the FATHOM Store, an online marketplace designed to enable simple, fast and risk-free adoption of new technologies for water utilities.
Anglian Water AMP6 smart water contract win for i2O Water
Smart water networks company i2O Water has been appointed by Anglian Water to help meet future demand for water, improve service levels and reduce its environmental impact during AMP6.
SWAN releases first-of-its-kind industry Tool on smart water technologies
SWAN, the Smart Water Networks Forum, has today released the SWAN Interactive Architecture Tool, an online platform for anyone interested in learning more about smart water technologies.
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South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives. -
Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia.
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