Smart Water Networks – Integrated Metering, Leak Detection & Network Management

O2 Environmental is pleased to announce the details of the next interactive web-conference in the BlueTech Tracker Webinar Series entitled: Smart Water Networks – Integrated Metering, Leak Detection and Network Management Solutions.

June 9th, 12.00 – 13:30 PM EST; 5.00 PM – 6:30 PM BST

“Smart Water Networks” – a buzz term often talked about but ill-defined– is gaining momentum as utilities and governments are dealing with increased population demands for high quality water. It’s not limited to meter reading, but can include leak detection systems and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. The integration of metering and monitoring creates a much stronger value proposition and is peaking interests in the water market.

This webinar brings together leaders from different segments of the water industry – investor, corporate, technology developer, and utility – to delve into the issues surrounding this exciting niche of the water market:

Why is there so much interest in this area now? The water market has been slow to adopt advanced metering technology compared to the energy market. But there are solutions that incorporate not just automated meter reading, but other services. Is it the combination that makes this attractive? Or is it a combination of other factors such as water pricing and water scarcity?

What is the investment landscape? Recent venture capital investments, acquisitions and exits in this space will be presented, such as the recent acquisition of Echologics by Mueller Water Products, to characterize this market segment and what the future holds.

What is the technology landscape? Companies such as Derceto, TaKaDu, and Water Smart are making their own way into this market along with many others. Looking at existing companies operating in this space we can gain insight as to what key technology features are needed to make a successful entry into this market.

What is the utility (end user) perspective? Ultimately, the utility and/or government is the gate keeper in this market – deciding which technologies will be implemented. So it’s important to understand what the utilities’ priorities are – be it energy savings, billing, metering, leak detection, or a combination of all these areas.

What is the corporate perspective? IBM has been leading the way in the smart water network market and will provide its view on smart water meters as well as an overview of the Malta project.

There will also be a discussion of research needs, new applications and commercial opportunities, concluding with a Q&A session to address specific questions from participants.

For more information and to register please visit:

http://www.infocastinc.com/smartwaterweb

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Moderator:

Heather Landis, Principal

H. L. Consulting and O2 TAG

www.o2env.com

 

Panelists:

1. Trevor Hill / Jason Bethke, Global Water Resources

2. Paul Gagliardo, American Water

3. Guy Horowitz, TaKaDu & Smart Water Networks (SWAN) Chairman

4. Helge Daebel, Emerald Technology Ventures

5. Greg Gapinski, IBM Smart Water Networks


 
 
 

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