Subeca, AWS partner to simplify water metering
Subeca has partnered with AWS to bring Amazon Sidewalk based smart-metering system to the United States. This partnership is set to modernise the way communities deploy water management technology by building off the secure free IoT network – Sidewalk.
The ease of installation and the fact that the Subeca metre technology works with over 97% of existing water metres and installs in under a minute, brings the Amazon shopping experience to water utilities. Water Utilities can start or continue their digital journey on a “pay as you need” model without expensive CAPEX (capital expenditures) and political costs of fixed network towers and cellular gateways.
“For decades water metering has been overly complex from procurement to deployment. Subeca’s goal is to democratise the clear cost and sustainability benefits of new technology. Smaller utilities and underserved communities should not be locked out of innovation. We are relentless about this.” says Patrick Keaney – former head of development for Amazon Web Services water vertical and now incoming CEO of Subeca. “I cannot stress how different the deployment of smart metering and measurement technology is with Subeca.”
In addition to cost and simplicity, water utilities and private water companies have a pressing need for sustainable water management solutions. Subeca and Amazon Sidewalk combine their skill in water metering technology and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and pave the way for a more sustainable future that is cost-effective for water utilities of all sizes.
The new system enables utilities, companies, and consumers to track their water consumption, leaks, identify areas of waste, and receive alerts when their usage exceeds a certain threshold. Utilities will be able to monitor usage patterns across entire neighborhoods, identify leaks and other issues, and optimise their water distribution networks for maximum efficiency.
Included in all Subeca’s hardware is the Blink smart chip that connects to the newt and cost-effective smart communications grid on the market – Amazon Sidewalk. Blinc also facilitates Bluetooth 5 and LoRaWAN to provide unmatched options for cost-effective deployment and annual operation
Subeca’s Pin is a Blinc-equipped register that can retrofit any positive displacement metre to provide a “plug and play” smart technology to existing inventory in seconds. Coupled with the Subeca Engage utility and consumer interfaces, Subeca with Amazon Sidewalk is an example of the newest and most cost-effective smart metering available.
Amazon Sidewalk technology provides a secure and reliable transmission protocol, ensuring that customer data is always protected. By incorporating Amazon Sidewalk technology into water metering systems, utilities, and customers can take advantage of these advanced features and reap the benefits of more sustainable and efficient water management. The systems are scalable, allowing for easy integration with other technology platforms, and use a secure transmission protocol that meets the ISO/IEC 27001 security standard to protect customer data.
The joint water sustainability system is set to roll out in select neighborhoods in the coming months, with plans for nationwide expansion soon. With Subeca and Amazon Sidewalk at the helm, the future of water management is looking brighter than ever before.
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