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Aclara, a supplier of smart infrastructure solutions (SIS) to electric, gas and water utilities worldwide, has announced the release of its AclaraONE (One Network for Everyone™), a powerful and secure software solution that allows utilities employing Aclara’s communications technologies to transform business operations, increase efficiencies,Read More

Itron announced last week it has completed its acquisition of Silver Spring Networks, Inc., in an effort to deliver more value-added services and outcome-based solutions to utilities and smart cities worldwide. With the acquisition, Itron strengthens its ability to deliver a broader set of solutions,Read More

Hubbell Inc. recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aclara Technologies LLC, an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., for approximately $1.1 billion in an all-cash transaction. The transaction strengthens and broadens Hubbell Power Systems’ competitive position across utility markets. TheRead More

Choosing the Right Flow Meter & How It Can Directly Impact Revenue By Paul Alleman Managing the operations of a water treatment plant requires making decisions that affect processes, employees and revenue. In an industry where time is critical and thousands of residents depend onRead More

By Joel Hagan Water utilities around the world face huge challenges. Population growth, urbanization and more frequent extreme weather events make delivering even adequate customer service through aging infrastructure extremely difficult. Analysis from the University of Washington suggests that the number of people on theRead More

Badger Meter, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement to acquire assets of Carolina Meter & Supply, based in Wilmington, North Carolina, as well as to hire their five employees. Carolina Meter distributes Badger Meter products to municipal water utility customers in North Carolina, SouthRead More

Welcome to “The 2018 Smart Water Utility Mission Statement.” This FREE, downloadable report brought to you by Sensus, a Xylem brand, presents a comprehensive look at smart water solutions for utilities looking to enhance their management practices. If you operate or manage a water system,Read More

The Smart Cities Council recently hosted government representatives during a half-day coaching workshop at the organization’s annual conference Smart Cities Week. Community representatives were paired with smart city experts to learn valuable insights about the benefits of smart technologies, and how a 2018 Readiness ChallengeRead More

Colin Sabol has been named to the position of senior vice president of Xylem and president of its Sensus & Analytics business, effective Oct. 1. Sabol succeeds Randy Bays, who will move into an advisory role with a focus on Xylem’s global manufacturing operations. Both willRead More

The 2017 Sensus Reach Conference, scheduled for Oct. 22-25 in Dallas, will feature thought leaders and industry experts who will convene to share best practices, learn from their peers and determine how they can leverage solutions from Sensus and Xylem to transform their infrastructure toRead More