Leverage Your Smart Water Network for the City of Tomorrow
Technology is changing rapidly and cities are feeling the pressure to keep up. What was revolutionary or “smart” a few years ago now takes place daily. With the Internet of Things (IoT) here to stay, city decision makers don’t have the option of sitting still and waiting for tomorrow. On the other hand, they’re looking for ways to optimize current and future technology investments, without having to worry about them being obsolete in a year or two.
There is a smart way forward. Many water utilities are already smart, having long used high-resolution metering technology pioneered by Neptune® – innovation that has set new expectations and standards. These utilities have been gathering actionable data far beyond a meter reading and monthly bill, building on existing investments for a smart water network. By not having to replace technology and infrastructure, they can move forward with confidence, knowing their solutions are tailored to grow with them as their needs change.
For example, water utilities can build on the smart water technology they already have using Neptune’s R900™ Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) technology, the first LoRa Alliance™ certified solution for water AMI networks. It not only eliminates the costs, frustrations, and maintenance of deploying AMI network infrastructure. It also enables a seamless transition from mobile to fixed network data collection.
“The AMI functionality in the Neptune R900 operates seamlessly with the Neptune mobile technology we have deployed in our system,” said Jason Jay, Programs Manager for Columbus (Georgia) Water Works. “We are excited about this easy migration path to a high performance AMI system that Neptune is providing us.”
The same open communication infrastructure can also accommodate data from other smart city sensors. This can include water pressure and leak monitors to help prevent catastrophic main breaks, as well as non-water sensors such as traffic signals and street lamps.
Municipal water utilities can leave server procurement and maintenance behind and lift their IT burden. Cloud-based Neptune® 360™ data management platform delivered as a service is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive. The software empowers utilities to analyze reams of data faster for more proactive, decisive actions. Customer service representatives can share information about water consumption or possible leaks with consumers in seconds, heading off high bill complaints.
“Neptune’s R900 technology is designed to provide us with the meter data we require to effectively manage our system without having to install or maintain the network, allowing our people to focus on their day to day critical functions,” said Kevin Mascaro, Director of Finance for Western Municipal Water District in Riverside, California.
Neptune is committed to continuing to help water utilities and municipalities make the most of their data for a smarter, more connected city. That includes your utility and city. We’ll work with you to tailor solutions for your unique needs. It’s time to connect to what’s next with Neptune.