Digital Utilities
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Digital Utilities, 0NSW and VIC households eligible for fibre internet upgrades
Steph Barker News, Spotlight, Telecommunications 0Two million households and businesses in New South Wales and Victoria will now be able to upgrade to fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) internet from slower, less reliable copper connections. The Federal Government said FTTP is capable of delivering speeds 18 times faster than the average broadband connection over copper, and is less likely to drop out or degrade. The milestone means more […]
Regulations to change following ACCC telecommunications inquiry
Steph Barker News, Policy, Spotlight, Telecommunications 0The ACCC has announced that there will be changes to the regulation of wholesale telecommunications following the release of its final inquiry report. The inquiry examined whether or not nine wholesale telecommunications services should continue to be regulated. Access to telecommunications services in Australia is usually unregulated, unless the services are declared. In deciding whether to declare a service, the […]
Post-Incident Review makes final report on nationwide Optus outage
Kody Cook Asset management, Digital Utilities, News, Spotlight, Telecommunications 0The Optus Post-Incident Review has made its final report to the Federal Government, which examined emergency call arrangements, customer communications and complaints handling during and after the nationwide Optus outage in 2023. The review was led by the former deputy chair for the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), Mr Richard Bean. The report makes recommendations aimed at ensuring that […]
SE Water smart meter rollout reaches 100,000
Steph Barker Digital Utilities, News, Smart meters, Spotlight, Water 0South East Water has rolled out almost 100,000 smart meters across Victoria, which the utility said has saved customers more than $5.2 million. Victorian Minister for Water, Harriet Shing, visited Cranbourne to see one of the digital meters South East Water has installed that allows customers to detect costly leaks and track their water use in real-time. Since the rollout […]
NBN Co reveals plans for higher speed internet
Steph Barker Digital Utilities, News, Spotlight, Telecommunications 0NBN Co has unveiled a proposal to increase download speeds on several of its most popular products. The proposal would provide five times faster download speeds on its nbn Home Fast product, which would see wholesale download speeds accelerate from 100/20Mbps to 500/50Mbps at no extra wholesale cost to retailers. NBN Co is proposing to provide the accelerated speeds to […]
A unified approach: technology trials simplified for industry 4.0 success
Utility Journalist Asset management, Digital Utilities, Sponsored Editorial 0As we head into the era of Industry 4.0, the question for organisations isn’t if they should adapt, but how swiftly and effectively they can. However, this evolution doesn’t need to be navigated on your own. Collaborating with an Industry 4.0 enablement partner who understands your unique challenges, and is committed to achieving common goals can significantly bolster your digital […]
How digital asset management can minimise risk and maximise compliance
Utility Journalist Asset management, Digital Utilities, Sponsored Editorial 0Utilities are responsible for some of the most critical functions in our society. Whether it’s keeping the lights on or the water running, proactive asset management is essential to maintaining the strong and steady supply of utilities to consumers. Asset failure can prove catastrophic for customers and extremely costly for utilities – but how can utilities stay ahead of potential […]
Studying aircon water waste with digital meter data
Utility Journalist Digital Utilities, Smart meters, Sponsored Editorial, Sustainability, Water 0The New South Wales Government, Tamworth Regional Council, the University of Technology Sydney Institute for Sustainable Futures, and Taggle Systems are joining forces to improve water efficiency in the home through an innovative research study. The study aims to learn how much water can be saved when air cooling units are properly maintained. To collect this data, 100 eligible residents […]
Meeting digital demands with advanced cyber security model
Patricia Mae Tagabe Cyber Security, News, Sponsored Editorial 0The nbn network provides digital connectivity to more than 12 million premises nationwide and in today’s interconnected world, digital security has become a paramount concern. nbn, the driving force behind lifting the digital capability of Australia, shares insights into the challenges and discusses its security model to fortify its network against cyber attack. In 2009, the Federal Government established NBN […]
Embracing technology and embedding customer value into the digital journey
Kody Cook Digital Utilities, IOT, Sponsored Editorial 0Written by Tina Le, Chief Community Builder at Nucleus3 The Power of Connecting As we pay more attention and embark further into the digital journey within any industry, it is becoming more and more evident that technology pervades every aspect of the modern world. Everything is now so intricately connected and plays a role or influence on each other from […]
Fed Gov unveils regional roads mobile program
Steph Barker News, Policy, Spotlight, Telecommunications 0The Federal Government has unveiled its new $50 million Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program (RRAMP), designed to improve mobile coverage on roads and highways in regional and remote Australia. Drawing funding from the government’s Better Connectivity Plan, the RRAMP will fund pilot programs with states and territories to trial new and innovative solutions to boost mobile coverage along roads and […]
Sydney Water and WaterGroup roll out online water monitoring
Steph Barker Asset management, Digital Utilities, News, Sponsored Editorial, Water 0Sydney Water and WaterGroup have been working together to roll out online water monitoring for its business and industrial users. This collaboration has created strong and measurable savings for businesses across Greater Sydney. Hidden leaks and inefficient processes cost businesses thousands of dollars each year. They can waste tens of thousands of litres of water. That’s why Sydney Water contacted […]
ARENA to fund new demand flexibility platform
Steph Barker Demand management, Digital Utilities, Electricity, News, Spotlight 0The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced $9.75 million in funding for Intellihub to launch a new Demand Flexibility Platform (DFP). Intellihub’s $22 million project is designed to target 510MW of aggregated load under control through the enrolment of over 140,000 customer devices. The project will initially target integration with residential hot water […]
Industrial Ethernet Solutions: Safeguarding Industrial Control Systems
Kody Cook Asset management, Cyber Security, Sponsored Editorial 0Industrial control systems (ICS) are the backbone of many industries, and ensuring their protection is crucial to maintain operational efficiency, prevent disruptions, and safeguard valuable assets. The Importance of Network Security in Industrial Control Systems Industrial control systems manage and control various processes in industries such as manufacturing, energy, transportation, and many others. These systems rely on interconnected network infrastructure […]
Industrial Ethernet and Security in Control Plant Rooms
Kody Cook Asset management, Cyber Security, Sponsored Editorial 0In an industrial plant setting, Ethernet networks are used to connect and communicate with industrial devices and monitor and control production processes, which is why ensuring networks are secure is vital. Failures or downtime can result in significant losses, making Ethernet one of the most important components of plant operations. Moreover, given the growing importance of industrial Ethernet in plant […]
Sydney Water shares results of smart metre rollout
Kody Cook Asset management, Company news, Instrumentation, Control & Monitoring, News, Projects, Smart meters, Spotlight, Water 0Sydney Water has rolled out a $2 million pilot smart meter program, which has already reduced the average bill by $70 for residents across Liverpool, Beecroft, Bellevue Hill and Kenthurst, where 7,500 smart meters were installed. Residents saved 28,000L of water between April and November 2023 after Sydney Water sent 313 early leak detection notifications. Sydney Water’s Head of Customer […]
Melbourne Water completes digital twin pilot program
Steph Barker Digital Utilities, News, Spotlight, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Melbourne Water has completed a pilot program using digital twin technology that facilitates the prediction of recycled water quality. The pilot program found that the digital twin technology had an accuracy rate of 75 per cent and has been used to forecast recycled water quality up to 48 hours in advance, providing valuable insights for water management and ensuring the […]
The key management system unlocking new capabilities
Utility Journalist Cyber Security, Disaster Management, Electricity, Retail, Sponsored Editorial 0Speed and security are the two principles with which the key management system was developed. The result of an innovative collaboration between Harcor and Amtac, Keys-on-Tap is a new revolutionary key management platform that takes those two core principles to new levels. Keys-on-Tap paves a critical avenue for fleet management and includes capabilities that have never been made accessible before […]
Are we ready for digital by default?
Utility Journalist Asset management, Civil Construction, Digital Utilities, Features, Projects, Renewable Energy, Sustainability 0By Frank Zeichner, CEO IoT Alliance Australia The transformative power of digital technologies discussion is happening in every boardroom and on every construction site in Australia. Yet despite well-established business cases, we’re lagging and slow in our uptake and use of the smart data that is essential for Australia’s future prosperity. At stake is our economic productivity and net zero […]
Meeting measurement demands
Utility Journalist Asset management, Civil Construction, Digital Utilities, Projects, Sponsored Editorial 0VEGA Australia, bolstered by its parent company’s global presence and innovations, is ensuring that the local construction industry has reliable, next-generation measurement technology to optimise assets and boost operational efficiency. For more than 60 years, sensor and measuring instrument manufacturer VEGA has been developing the measurement solutions of the future, building upon a passion for innovation and transformation. In recent […]
VIC water utility announces strategic partnership
Steph Barker Company news, Digital Utilities, IOT, News, Spotlight, Water 0Yarra Valley Water has announced a new strategic partnership to harness the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) and help digitise its asset networks. The strategic partnership with Sagemcom Australasia is designed to take full advantage of the IoT to help enhance customer experiences, provide early notification of network faults and develop improved asset management predictive models and investment […]
Breaking new ground in reducing utility risk
Patricia Mae Tagabe Asset management, Company news, Condition Assessment, Digital Utilities, Sponsored Editorial 0If not located correctly, underground utilities are at risk of being damaged during the installation or construction of new assets, which can have devastating consequences. A New Zealand-based utility locating company has uncovered a solution using the digital visualisation technology. When construction or new asset installation impacts underground utilities such as gas, water or power mains, the consequences can be […]
Navigating utility standards with advanced asset management
Utility Journalist Asset management, Demand management, Digital Utilities, Projects, Sponsored Editorial 0At the heart of the utility industry lies critical assets – the indispensable infrastructure encompassing power plants, pipelines and water treatment facilities that deliver essential services to communities. Compliance, therefore, stands as the safeguard ensuring the integrity, reliability and safety of these vital services. Failure to comply can result in service interruptions, loss of trust between organisation and customer, and […]
The double-edged sword of sensor technologies in leakage management
Utility Journalist Digital Utilities, Electricity, Pipelines, Projects, Renewable Energy, Sponsored Editorial 0The pursuit of reducing nonrevenue water has rendered sensor technologies irresistibly appealing to utility companies. These innovative devices boast transformative leak detection capabilities but simultaneously introduce a suite of operational and regulatory quandaries requiring thoughtful navigation. The initial allure of sensor solutions is their ability to monitor leaks across an entire pipeline network. However, this advantage can mislead utilities into […]
The women behind WaterGroup
Kody Cook IOT, People and appointments, Smart meters, Sponsored Editorial, Water 0WaterGroup’s Head of Sales and Marketing, Aimi Macready, and Head of Smart Metering Operations, Holly Guy, talked about water data and its flow-on effect, implementing sensors and IoT devices for a better water future and the inclusion of women in the water industry. “Well, we wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for one of the founders of WaterGroup, our […]
The five steps to build a resilient water management system
Mikayla Bridge Digital Utilities, Projects, Sponsored Editorial, Sustainability 0While there are various environmental, financial and social factors that utilities need to take into consideration to develop a resilient water management system, these are the five must-haves for a utility to be successful. All utilities are facing similar challenges around climate change. This requires the implementation of net zero targets and new, innovative ways to repair environmental damage, as […]
Water management: are utilities security guards or stewards?
Utility Journalist Asset management, Digital Utilities, Features, Renewable Energy, Sponsored Editorial, Spotlight, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0With climate change, population growth, and industrial development placing pressure on our finite water supplies, the challenges water utilities face are growing more complex, and there has never been a more urgent time for innovative and sustainable solutions to manage our most precious resource. Recycling water is one of the key ways that utilities can keep up with this demand […]
Unitywater announces stake acquisition of tech company
Kody Cook Company news, Digital Utilities, Instrumentation, Control & Monitoring, News, Water 0Continuing the growth of its commercial investment portfolio, Unitywater has this month acquired a minority stake in Australian business Detection Services Group. Unitywater has announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Detection Services Group, which is expected to accelerate the utility’s adoption of advanced technology for managing its pipeline networks. The acquisition is also expected to further diversify Unitywater’s […]
Water Corporation deploys new acoustic leak detection system
Kody Cook Digital Utilities, Instrumentation, Control & Monitoring, News, Pipelines, Spotlight, Water 0In an Australia-first project, cutting-edge distributed acoustic sensing technology is being deployed beneath Perth’s CBD by Water Corporation to detect leaks in the water network. The project, by Perth-based Terra15 Technologies, turns existing fibre-optic cable in the city into a giant acoustic leak detection network to detect water leaks before a pipe bursts. Laser light is pulsed through a thin […]
Water Corporation commences major smart water meter pilot project
Yasmin Isaacs News, Projects, Smart meters, Spotlight 0In one of the largest pilot projects for the technology in Australia, Water Corporation is set to install more than 16,000 digital smart meters into homes and businesses across Perth. The smart meters will transmit wireless water-use data, providing an hourly overview of water consumption, through an online Water Corporation account, that will be available from mid 2024. The technology […]
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