News | June 6, 2024

AQS And VODA.ai Announce Strategic Partnership To Combat Non-Revenue Water

AQS (Aquarius Spectrum), a leader in high-performance leak management solutions, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with VODA.ai, a pioneer in artificial intelligence-driven pipe condition assessment and risk management. This collaboration aims to deliver an integrated, holistic approach to addressing Non-Revenue Water (NRW) issues--empowering water utilities to enhance operational efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and improve customer satisfaction.

Building a Strong Eco-System Partnership Network with a Singular Focus - The Customer
“At AQS, we are committed to creating a robust eco-system partnership network where each partner contributes a crucial piece to solving the NRW puzzle. Our collaboration with VODA.ai reinforces our dedication to placing our customers – the water utilities – at the center of our activities. By combining our strengths, we aim to provide comprehensive solutions that tackle NRW from all angles, ensuring a seamless and effective approach to water management.” said Koen Verweyen, CEO of AQS.

The partnership with VODA.ai is rooted in the companies’ shared commitment to customer-centric innovation. Both companies prioritize helping water utilities reduce NRW through unique and complementary technologies. “An eco-system is only as strong as its weakest link; therefore, the choice of the eco-partner is of essence, I am convinced that partnering with VODA.ai, which shares the same customer-focused mindset and offers unique technological capabilities, is a correct strategic move for AQS to maximize value for our clients.” added Verweyen.

“AQS and VODA.ai’s partnership represents a significant step forward in water management technology. Together, we are not just solving today’s problems but paving the way for a smarter, more efficient, and sustainable future in water utility management. The synergy of our technologies ensures that 1+1 equals 11 in this case, providing unparalleled value to our clients.” said George Demosthenous, CEO of VODA.ai

Holistic and Integrated Solutions
The combined solutions are designed to complement each other, enhancing the overall effectiveness of leak detection and prevention. Newly identified leaks through AQS’s advanced acoustic correlating sensors will continuously feed into VODA.ai’s platform, providing fresh insights that empower utilities to make informed decisions promptly.

Strategic Market Expansion
This partnership is not just about technological integration; it’s about expanding our market reach together. By combining our knowledge and expertise, we can introduce our comprehensive solutions to a wider audience, creating win-win scenarios for all stakeholders involved.

About AQS
AQS supports water utilities around the world to reduce their water loss through high-performance leak management solutions combined with superior tailor-made Human-as-a-Service (HaaS) offerings. AQS technologies empower water utilities to detect and prevent leaks, enabling proactive continuous monitoring and efficient management of water networks, to reduce NRW (Non-Revenue Water) and optimize resource allocation.

AQS is at the forefront of acoustic monitoring and leak detection solutions for potable water preservation, offering versatile solutions that cater to a wide range of needs. From above and below ground acoustic correlating sensors for leak detection to pioneering hydrophone technology for large transmission lines, AQS's product portfolio is designed to enhance the full spectrum of water infrastructures and support utilities in proactive maintenance and operational efficiency. The AQS-SYS platform is powered by advanced algorithms, and big data analytics, offering in-depth network analysis.

AQS is a company of Aliaxis Group. Present in 40+ countries, Aliaxis is a global leader in advanced fluid management solutions that enable access to water and energy.

For more information, visit: https://aqs-systems.com.

About VODA.ai
VODA.ai uses artificial intelligence to provide risk modeling solutions and help water utilities make smart decisions based on science. VODA.ai is a Software as a Service company serving utilities worldwide. It is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

VODA.ai's patent-pending, built in-house, artificial intelligence model is named daVinciTM. daVinciTM identifies and discovers patterns in pipe networks and generates accurate predictions that traditional methods fail to identify. VODA.ai brings value to utilities to help them prioritize their resources with offerings across Lead Management, Leak Detection, Risk Modeling, Capital Planning, and Condition Assessments.

VODA.ai has analyzed over 1M miles of pipe and 2M service lines. Since 2021, VODA.ai has been a repeat award-winner at the Smart Water Summit, and has been chosen as the Best Smart Water Solution by 100+ water utility executives.

For more information, visit: https://voda.ai.

Source: Aquarius Spectrum (AQS)