SCADA & Automation News

  1. WSSC Water Collaborates On $150,000 Research Grant To Advance Artificial Intelligence (AI) For Water Resource Recovery Operations 3/26/2026

    A project team that includes WSSC Water has been awarded a $150,000 research grant from the Water Research Foundation (WRF) to develop and test new artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to optimize operations at water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs).

  2. SWAN Releases Global Smart Metering Playbook To Guide Utilities Across Every Stage Of AMR/AMI Adoption 3/25/2026

    The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) has released the global Smart Metering Playbook, a comprehensive new resource developed through a Water Research Foundation (WRF)-funded project aimed at helping water utilities navigate the complexities of smart metering and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) programs.

  3. GHD Selected By Georgia Environmental Protection Division To Advance Statewide Water Quality Modeling 3/23/2026

    GHD, a global professional services company, has been selected by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to deliver the Assimilative Capacity Water Quality Modeling program, a key initiative that supports regional water planning efforts and technical evaluations that inform permitting decisions.

  4. Brown and Caldwell Partners With Lantern To Expand Scalable, Digital Solutions And Support For Water Utilities 3/23/2026

    Brown and Caldwell, a purpose-driven engineering consulting firm creating and delivering water and environmental solutions throughout North America and the Pacific, has formed a strategic partnership with data/AI consulting firm Lantern that gives water utilities access to advanced digital capabilities to optimize their operations and customer service.

  5. Australia's US$17.4B Digital Water Forecast Highlights The Utility Opportunity Ahead 3/19/2026

    Australia’s water utilities stand at the global forefront of advanced water management, a position forged by the Millennium Drought (2001–2010) and sharpened by two decades of hard-won operational experience.

  6. Tech Challenge Puts AI At Forefront Of Water Innovation 2/26/2026

    The Water Council seeks AI-native technologies shaping the future of water systems for its spring 2026 Tech Challenge.

  7. Remote Monitoring Systems That Identify Issues Before Emergencies Occur 2/25/2026

    Sensaphone remote monitoring systems help facility managers identify developing problems with equipment and environmental conditions before they escalate into costly emergencies.

  8. SWAN Announces 5th Senior Utility Advisory Group To Guide Global Smart Water Efforts 2/18/2026

    The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) is pleased to introduce the fifth cohort of its senior Utility Advisory Group (UAG) featuring five, global SWAN utility experts from India, Australia, Canada, Portugal, Brazil, and the US.

  9. FYLD Raises $41M Series B To Accelerate The Delivery Of Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects With AI 2/17/2026

    FYLD, the AI-powered frontline intelligence platform for the global infrastructure sector, announced a Series B funding round of $41M to continue to scale its platform delivering operational certainty for distributed, high-risk fieldwork in energy, construction, water and more.

  10. Netmore Acquires Actility To Lead Global Transformation Of Massive IoT 1/27/2026

    Netmore Group, the leading network operator for Massive IoT, today announced its acquisition of Paris-based Actility, a pioneer in low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) solutions with a presence across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Australia—along with its subsidiary Abeeway, a leader in ultra-low power multi-technology geolocation.