Arup Joins The SWAN Ecosystem To Position Digital Water As A Pathway Towards Sustainable Development

As a sustainable development firm with more than 75 years of extensive experience across key environmental verticals, Arup has joined the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN), the leading global hub for advancing the use of data-driven technologies in the smart water sector from a people, process and technology lens.

With a global footprint of projects led by designers, advisors and subject matter experts from across drinking water, wastewater and stormwater, Arup’s digital water business focuses on leveraging data-driven insights to enable water utilities to better prepare essential services for shocks, stresses and risks. Their fast-growing team has worked hand in hand with utility customers, technology partners, and the wider ecosystem to provide real-time insights into how networks and infrastructure behave and operate, as well as pragmatic solutions and approaches to promote resiliency.

Reflecting on this timely announcement, Vikki Williams, Digital Water Leader at Arup remarked, "We are thrilled to be joining the SWAN Ecosystem. At Arup, we are working hard to transform the water sector and build resilience for the future, which requires adopting new digital and data technologies at scale. Our partnership is an exciting opportunity to continue our longstanding influence in the water sector, and is testament to Arup's commitment to creating a sustainable future and shaping a better world."

Commenting on this exciting new member arrival, SWAN’s CEO Dr. Amir Cahn said, “Arup is a very well respected name in the global smart water sector. We are truly humbled to welcome them to our diverse Member Ecosystem as they look to forge new strategic partnerships and continue to collaborate with industry thought leaders to advance their digital water line.”

About SWAN Forum
The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) is the leading global hub for the smart water sector, advancing the awareness and adoption of data-driven technologies in drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks worldwide. A non-profit organisation home to hundreds of global members from utilities to technology providers, SWAN brings together key players in the water sector to collaborate and share knowledge, while offering cutting-edge research and global networking opportunities.

About Arup
For over 75 years, Arup has been recognised for its vision, talent and tenacity. Dedicated to sustainable development, the firm is a collective of 18,000 designers, advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.