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Introduction: As technology continues to develop, utilities are taking advantage to create more reliable, safe, and sustainable networks. Advanced metering...

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Cybersecurity Series with Xylem’s Chief Software Officer Brian Crow

Part 1: What Car Keys and Passwords Have in Common The global spotlight on cybersecurity may have you wondering, “Am I doing enough to keep my systems and my...

ACE Up Your Sleeve

ACE Up Your Sleeve

ACE21 showcased tips and tricks for utilities to prepare for future challenges In June, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) held its annual conference...

Utilities Need To Deploy More Remote Connect/Disconnect Meters

Utility worker safety is one of the many reasons People are constantly moving in and out of homes or apartments. Along with these transitory moves comes the...

Sonix IQ Field Chronicles, Part II

What we've learned from our Sonix IQ deployments to date Wow, it’s been over 2 years since we last checked in from the field! A lot has happened since then,...

Introducing Xylem Reach21 – A Hybrid Event

What you need to know about our in-person/virtual event and how to stay up to date on event information After a year of virtual events and Zoom happy hours, we...

Three Surprising Ways Smart Meters Make the World a Little Bit Safer

Even the most seasoned utility professional might not have thought of these In honor of National Electrical Safety Month , we’re showcasing some...

What You Need to Know About Meter Batteries: 6 Things to Consider When Deciding on Battery Type for Residential Gas Meters

When evaluating residential gas meters, utilities should think carefully about whether or not replaceable batteries are the right choice, especially given the...

Women of Xylem – Emily Hodges, Tauheedah Williams and Kayce Collier

Three of our employees share advice for women in their careers Women of Xylem Series For our industry to thrive and evolve, we need strong, diverse teams...

Smart Meter Deployments Continue Tracking Upward

It’s no secret that Advanced Metering Infrastructure is a foundational piece of building a smarter, more resilient grid. And, the data backs it up. This month,...

The Water Utility’s Role In Building A Smart City: City leaders and industry experts talk

Interest in smart water systems is rising related to smart cities for several reasons. Utility administrators are increasingly focused on clean water as a...

One year ago, an abrupt shift to at-home work combined with social distancing protocols left many utilities grappling with new demands for remote management...

Water Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How to be a water hero on World Water Day.

It’s World Water Day ! So how would you answer the UN-Water’s question “What does water mean to you?” My answer: Diversity, equity and inclusion. It’s an...

Identifying Electric Meter Tampering

Using your AMI system to identify energy theft Electric meter tampering is one of those topics that no one talks about much, yet it is a fact of life...

What the PIPES Act of 2020 Means for Gas Utilities: Shifting from pressure reporting to monitoring

This past December, the President signed the PIPES Act of 2020 , which included mandates for PHMSA to increase specific regulations governing natural gas...

Happy International Women’s Day

How will you #ChoosetoChallenge this year? In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we encourage all of you to join us as we...

Is It Time to Leave PLC?

An infographic that helps utility executives visualize a tough decision If you’re in a leadership role at a cooperative, the really difficult decisions tend to...

The Water Utility of the Future – Obstacles: Part three - Taking a look at some of the challenges utilities face

The obstacles utilities face can be daunting. A never-ending combination of social, environmental, regulatory and financial challenges coupled with aging...

The Three “R’s” of a Sustainable Energy Future: The role of natural gas in a resilient grid strategy

Sustainable energy is among the top news headlines every day. While coverage of the topic is expanding, what constitutes a sustainable energy future is growing...

My Journey from Customer to Colleague

How I’ll use my utility experience to lead Sensus Solutions Management I joined Xylem to lead Sensus Solutions Management after more than 22 years at a major...

Artificial Intelligence and Utility Management

Starting a conversation in the "art of possible" I am living a data scientist’s dream. My team works with massive data sets and develops solutions that make a...

The Water Utility of the Future: How utilities can achieve utility intelligence

Utilities provide life-sustaining services at an amazing value. Consider the cost of receiving four tons of material and the cost to remove four tons of dirty...

You’ve Decided to Deploy Gas AMI. What’s Next?

Your guide to a successful implementation Congratulations! You’ve made the business case, run the gauntlet of internal debates, and finally have the approval...

How to Determine the Impact of a Smart City Project: Cities should analyze three factors before launching a new solution

With a quick glance at my phone, the plan became crystal clear. I’d weave my car through the morning commuters and slide effortlessly into a parking spot....

On the Tw-Elf Day of Christmas

On the Tw-Elf Day of Christmas

You've heard of the Elf on a Shelf, but what about the Elf on a Tower? You’ve undoubtedly seen variations of these Christmas name games. From reindeers to...

Season’s Greetings from Xylem

Season’s Greetings from Xylem

Plus 3 resources to connect you in 2021 As 2020 comes to a close, I hope you and your teams are able to rest and also reflect on what you accomplished this...