Digitalisation is playing an increasingly vital role in Australia's water management amidst persistent challenges of scarcity exacerbated by climate change and population growth. Australia, known for its arid climate and sporadic rainfall patterns heavily concentrated in specific regions, faces a daunting task in ensuring a sustainable water supply.

Making digitalisation and the digital transformation easy for all

In Australia, digitalisation is taking on greater significance in water management, especially as the nation grapples with the pressing issues of water scarcity. This scarcity is intensified by the dual pressures of climate change and a growing population. Australia is characterised by its harsh, arid climate, where rainfall is sporadic and heavily concentrated in specific geographic areas. As a result, the country faces an enormous challenge in securing a reliable and sustainable water supply to meet the needs of its inhabitants and ecosystems. Integrating advanced digital technologies into water management practices is a crucial strategy for navigating these complex, interconnected challenges. Read More
Despite the challenging environment, the intersection of wastewater and IoT is utilising the right data to make savings across the network.

Flushing out wastewater woes with IoT

Despite the challenging environment, wastewater is an area where having the right data is critical for ongoing understanding and savings of the entire network. Kallipr is at the cutting edge of IoT technology that can support wastewater managers. Read More
Water utilities are increasingly looking at nature-based solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their wastewater facilities.

Nature-based solutions to wastewater

With water utilities and local councils increasingly looking at nature-based solutions, a project out of Millowl (Phillip Island) is providing opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
smart metering, coupled with IoT and cloud-based solutions, offers a way forward for scalable, affordable, and effective water management.

The case for smart metering: focused, scalable, and sustainable

Water management in regional areas and large estates such as university campuses, shopping centres retirement villages or large industrial complexes is plagued by inefficiencies, leading to high water losses and unsustainable usage rates. Yet, attempts to modernise these systems are often hindered by prohibitive costs and logistical challenges. Read More