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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
ACE21 showcased tips and tricks for utilities to prepare for future challenges In June, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) held its annual conference...
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...
Even the most seasoned utility professional might not have thought of these In honor of National Electrical Safety Month , we’re showcasing some...
When evaluating residential gas meters, utilities should think carefully about whether or not replaceable batteries are the right choice, especially given the...
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 "Smart Water"
Interest in smart water systems is rising related to smart cities for several reasons. Utility administrators are increasingly focused on clean water as a...
Meter reading systems, online sensors, internet access and consumer portals are making utility data more numerous and more accessible. Throughout the...
Remote Management is Here to Stay: Why utilities should consider investing now… and one utility’s story
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...
As communities like Berkeley, CA and Denver, CO move to limit the use of natural gas in new building construction, it’s more relevant than ever to educate...
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...
Control of a process is nearly impossible without measurement. Key improvements can be revealed just by gathering data. Simple data such as the water pressure...
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...
The elements of a new paradigm can be classified in a few areas: technology applied from other industries, data management and infrastructure, methods,...
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
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...
The Water Utility of the Future – Vision of the Future: Part two – Taking a look at the approach and methodology to achieve utility intelligence
By combining sensors through the smart utility network with advanced analytics technology, utilities can integrate their data to capture metrics around usage...
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...
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
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
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...