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How the right network connectivity unlocks Smart Water at scale
Water utilities across the world are investing in digitalisation, yet the path from investment to outcome is rarely straightforward.
The pilot is not the problem
Water's digital layer is proven and, across much of the world, already funded. The markets where it compounds have two things in common, and neither is technological: something in the accounts that pays for it every year, and people inside the organisation ready to act on what it says.
Water drives the climate education crisis: 171 million students had their schooling disrupted in 2025
UNICEF warns that storms, floods, and droughts cause $200 billion in education losses annually.
Earth’s water cycle grows more erratic as long-term reserves keep shrinking, WMO warns
River flows were among the driest in 35 years in 2025, while glaciers, groundwater and terrestrial water storage kept declining across much of the world.
Open by design, resilient by nature: How OMS Generation 5 is shaping the future of smart water networks
OMS Generation 5 combines open interoperability with resilient mioty® connectivity for utilities.
IT/OT convergence: when systems connect, control must evolve
In the previous article, we looked at how distance creates exposure across distributed infrastructure - and why remote sites are often the hardest to control.
Acwa and Veolia expand desalination partnership to cover the full plant lifecycle
Building on ten years of joint projects, the two companies target design, chemistry and daily operations to squeeze further efficiency from desalination plants.
Wastewater surveillance emerges as a tool against antimicrobial resistance
Sewage samples could reveal how antibiotic resistance genes spread worldwide, offering an early warning system for a health threat set to intensify by 2050.
The money is already in the room
The global sanitation crisis is no longer a story about scarce capital. It is a story about who can structure a deal that actually closes — and the emerging economies are writing the manual.
WHO/UNICEF report exposes sanitation and cleaning gaps in health facilities worldwide
Basic water, hygiene and waste services have improved since 2015, but new figures show health facilities worldwide still fall short on dignified sanitation and effective environmental cleaning.
Bentley Systems announces finalists for the YII Awards 2026
Prestigious annual awards program recognises infrastructure professionals who use Bentley software in exceptional ways to drive real-world impact.
Remote and distributed assets: the oversight challenge
In our last article, we examined how fragmented security systems increase systemic risk across water networks.
The last drop is a myth
The world throws away 89 per cent of its wastewater. The cities that learn to drink it twice will own the century. The rest are about to find out what scarcity really costs.
Why your SCADA System is losing data – And what to do about it
Communication outages are an unavoidable reality for geographically dispersed water infrastructure.
Ten years of SDG 6: Real progress, but not enough speed
Ten years after the adoption of Sustainable Development Goal 6, billions of people have gained access to safer water, sanitation and hygiene services.
Ten years redefining water infrastructure
For years, the water sector spoke of an approaching turning point.
Below the surface: How flood modelling is helping Barcelona Metro build resilience
The flooding of Gorg station on Barcelona Metro Line 2, which took place on 16 December 2025, was a reminder of a challenge facing many cities: underground transport networks are highly exposed to intense rainfall, and even short-lived events can cause major disruption.
What waste is worth
Two numbers define the global wastewater business.
Sludge evaporation is better when reciprocated
Scraped surface heat exchangers (SSHEs) are widely used for difficult heat transfer applications such as the evaporation of sludges and digestate, where fouling is an issue.
Pioneering sustainability in water infrastructure: Molecor’s commitment to a greener future
As global challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, and resource depletion intensify, the industrial sector is undergoing a profound transformation.