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.
The Tool enables users to search for specific solutions, map existing technologies to particular network challenges, and view interactive architecture maps, benefit analyses and case studies.
The Tool was developed by SWAN’s Architecture Workgroup and is the result of a year-long, cross-industry effort. The Tool is designed to allow all industry players interested in the smart water space - water utilities, technology providers, academics, consultants and investors – to have a single repository with in-depth expert knowledge to better understand smart water technologies, including the many-to-many connections inherent in a smart water architecture.
The Tool currently covers five solution areas: Water Quality Monitoring, Energy Management, Pressure Management, Leak Detection, and Water Network Management. For each solution, there is a layered architecture map, an overall solution description, and the ability to drill down on individual technology components.
Users can also view solution benefit analyses and insightful case studies demonstrating how a utility deployed a specific smart water technology. All SWAN members are encouraged to submit additional case studies on the existing solution areas. The Architecture Workgroup will be adding solution areas in the coming months, with Consumer Metering next to be included.
Andrew Burrows, Chair of the Architecture Workgroup and Chief Technology Officer of i20, commented:
“We are delighted to be launching the SWAN Interactive Architecture Tool, which I believe will be an incredible resource for anyone interested in better understanding, and taking advantage of, smart data-driven technologies.”
He added: “This Tool was designed by SWAN members and reflects deep, cross-industry expertise which will be of great value to water utilities on a smart water journey, technology providers demonstrating how their particular solutions fit in with other technologies, and academics, consultants and investors interested in staying up-to-date on the latest technologies and identifying opportunities for future growth.”
Earlier this year, SWAN released the SWAN SMART SCORE, a free online tool for utilities interested in gauging the relative intelligence of their network. The SWAN Interactive Architecture Tool allows utilities, and anyone else interested in the smart water space, to continue learning about, and seeing the benefits of, smart water technologies.
Amir Peleg, SWAN Chairman and Founder and CEO of TaKaDu, commented:
“The SWAN Interactive Tool was designed by the industry and for the industry as we work together to ensure a sustainable water future. This year-long project is a real testament to the power of industry collaboration and we look forward to having more and more voices, perspectives and areas of expertise reflected in this important industry Tool going forward.”
The Smart Water Networks Forum, is a worldwide industry forum promoting the development and adoption of data technologies in water networks, making them smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. SWAN members are industry pioneers - technology innovators, water utilities, investors, academics, engineering and consulting firms - who are taking a leadership role in bringing the ‘smart’ into water networks. Visit www.swan-forum.com for more information.
Click here to watch the overview of how the Tool works.
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