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Aclara launches new consumer engagement platform 

Aclara launches new consumer engagement platform 

AMR/AMI, Water Management January 26, 2018 at 10:38 am

Aclara, a supplier of smart infrastructure solutions (SIS) to electric, gas and water utilities, has launched an enhanced version of its Aclara Adaptive Consumer Engagement (Aclara ACE) platform powered by the Microsoft Azure cloud. This flexible and secure consumer engagement solution will allow utilities toRead More

New mobile communications solution improves meter read rates

New mobile communications solution improves meter read rates

AMR/AMI, Water Management January 18, 2018 at 10:08 am

The FlexNet EasyLink Mobile Communications is a new solution from Sensus aimed at assiting utilities to increase meter read rates and decrease drive time. The portable, radio-based device easily acquires data from electric, gas and water meters and is a simple, cost-effective way to simultaneously readRead More

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Suez, Aclara ink AMI partnership for U.S. market

AMR/AMI, Private Financing / P3s, Water Management January 16, 2018 at 3:45 pm

SUEZ North America and Aclara today announced an exclusive strategic partnership to deliver advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and smart infrastructure solutions (SIS) that will enable SUEZ to better serve municipalities across the United States. The agreement, which is exclusive to the U.S. marketplace, allows both companiesRead More

Aclara launches ‘next generation’ AclaraONE software

Aclara launches ‘next generation’ AclaraONE software

AMR/AMI, Water Management January 15, 2018 at 7:00 am

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 completes acquisition of Silver Spring Networks

Itron completes acquisition of Silver Spring Networks

AMR/AMI, Water Management January 8, 2018 at 6:30 am

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. to acquire Aclara from Sun Capital

Hubbell Inc. to acquire Aclara from Sun Capital

AMR/AMI, Water Management January 4, 2018 at 11:25 am

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

Flow Metering Tips & Best Practices

Flow Metering Tips & Best Practices

AMR/AMI, Condition Assessment, Water Management December 27, 2017 at 7:15 am

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

Beyond Digital: Why Smart Water Networks are a Natural Progression for the Water Industry

Beyond Digital: Why Smart Water Networks are a Natural Progression for the Water Industry

AMR/AMI, Water Management December 18, 2017 at 7:05 am

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 to acquire Carolina Meter & Supply

Badger Meter to acquire Carolina Meter & Supply

AMR/AMI, Water Management November 6, 2017 at 9:15 am

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

The 2018 Smart Water Utility Mission Statement

The 2018 Smart Water Utility Mission Statement

AMR/AMI, Water Management October 12, 2017 at 2:00 pm

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