1. SUEZ and Vodafone partner to accelerate global delivery of smart water meters.
2. Partnership combines SUEZ’s water solutions expertise with Vodafone’s communications technologies.
3. Remote reading of water meters using NB-IoT technology enables early leak detection and consumption monitoring.
SUEZ and Vodafone have formed a partnership to expedite the implementation of smart water meters worldwide. With SUEZ’s expertise in water and waste solutions and Vodafone’s communication technologies, the partnership aims to enhance the remote reading of water meters to manage water supplies more effectively. NB-IoT technology is utilized for water metering due to its low energy requirements and ability to penetrate underground locations.
Patricia Villoslada, SVP of SUEZ Digital Solutions, highlights how the partnership enhances their services by providing customers with a comprehensive and agile solution that adds value in technical and economic terms. The SUEZ-Vodafone solution leverages NB-IoT capabilities to meet network performance requirements and reduce water consumption. Giorgio Migliarina, Interim CEO of Vodafone Business, emphasizes their expertise in connecting IoT-enabled sensors for monitoring water quality and consumption.
The new SUEZ-Vodafone service is initially launched in the UK during a smart water rollout by water companies. Future plans involve gradually expanding the service to SUEZ customers in France, Italy, Spain, and New Zealand. The partnership strengthens Vodafone’s presence in the growing smart water market and showcases the potential of IoT-enabled solutions for various environmental monitoring applications.