Singapore, 28 October 2024 – ST Engineering has made a significant announcement regarding its Urban Solutions division, revealing plans to deploy an innovative smart water platform for Aegea, which stands as one of Brazil’s foremost private sanitation firms. Serving an impressive clientele of over 500 municipalities across Brazil, Aegea is set to implement this cutting-edge technology, with operations expected to commence by the end of 2024. The initiative aims to digitally streamline the water meter infrastructure across Aegea’s extensive network, enhancing operational efficiency in water management, facilitating data-driven optimisation of water resources, and significantly mitigating the issue of non-revenue water losses.
Constructed upon a robust cloud-based meter data management system, which ensures secure collection, storage, and management of critical data, the smart water platform is designed to be water meter-agnostic. This state-of-the-art technology will empower Aegea with automated, end-to-end monitoring and control over its entire water metering framework. By providing real-time alerts and comprehensive analyses of water consumption trends, the platform will offer valuable insights for water optimisation, enabling Aegea to unearth new efficiencies within its water management practices.
“Our partnership with Aegea comes at a crucial time as water demands increase, driven by factors such as rapid urbanisation, dwindling water resources, and the impacts of climate change. The smart water platform will transform Aegea’s water management operations, delivering critical insights that will help optimise water management, and significantly aggregate water savings across its concessions. This collaboration plays a vital role in addressing Brazil’s urgent need for better water management to strengthen water resilience. It also underscores our commitment to leverage technology to enable sustainable urban living and improve quality of life,” commented Gareth Tang, Head of Smart Utilities and Infrastructure within Urban Solutions at ST Engineering.
“The partnership with ST Engineering is in line with Aegea’s commitment to consistently seek out the best and most advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and performance, with a focus on improving the quality of services we provide to over 31 million people across more than 500 municipalities in Brazil. All these efforts contribute to our ongoing progress towards achieving universal access to sanitation in Brazil, providing health and dignity to the population,” stated Eduardo Mendes, Technology Executive Officer at Aegea.
This project further solidifies ST Engineering’s esteemed reputation in executing over 800 smart city projects, showcasing its prowess in more than 150 cities around the globe.
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**Interview with Dr. Maria Santos, Head of Urban Solutions at ST Engineering**
**Interviewer:** Good morning, Dr. Santos. Thank you for joining us today to discuss ST Engineering’s recent announcement regarding your smart water platform for Aegea in Brazil. Can you start by explaining what motivated ST Engineering to develop this innovative solution?
**Dr. Santos:** Good morning! We are thrilled to be here. The motivation behind developing our smart water platform stems from the increasing challenges global cities face in managing water resources efficiently. With climate change and urbanization intensifying water scarcity issues, we aim to provide efficient technologies that enable municipalities to optimize their water management efforts and enhance sustainability.
**Interviewer:** Aegea is one of Brazil’s leading private sanitation firms, serving over 500 municipalities. How do you envision the implementation of your platform impacting their operations?
**Dr. Santos:** Aegea has an extensive network, and by implementing our platform, they’ll be able to automate water meter management across all their areas of service. This will lead to significant operational efficiencies and allow for real-time monitoring of water usage. The platform will enable Aegea to reduce non-revenue water losses, thereby improving overall service delivery to the municipalities they serve.
**Interviewer:** That’s impressive! Can you elaborate on how the cloud-based meter data management system operates and its benefits for Aegea?
**Dr. Santos:** Absolutely. Our cloud-based system ensures that all data collected from water meters is securely stored and efficiently managed. The system is water meter-agnostic, meaning it can integrate with various types of meters. This flexibility allows Aegea to implement the platform without needing to replace their existing infrastructure. Real-time alerts and analytical insights regarding consumption trends will enable them to make data-driven decisions, ultimately leading to better resource allocation and management.
**Interviewer:** As operations are expected to begin by the end of 2024, what do you see as the next steps for both ST Engineering and Aegea in this partnership?
**Dr. Santos:** The next steps involve rigorous testing and integration of our platform with Aegea’s current operations. We will be working closely with their team to ensure a smooth rollout. Additionally, we hope to expand the capabilities of the platform based on user feedback and emerging technologies. Our goal is to create a sustainable model that can be replicated in other regions and cities facing similar challenges.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Santos, for sharing these insights! It seems like a promising initiative that has the potential to revolutionize water management in Brazil.
**Dr. Santos:** Thank you for having me. We’re excited about the journey ahead with Aegea and the positive impact this technology will have on communities across Brazil.
Tly managed. This centralized approach allows Aegea to have real-time insights into water consumption across their service areas. The benefits include enhanced data accuracy, better decision-making capabilities, and the ability to quickly identify and address any issues that arise, such as leaks or abnormal consumption patterns. Ultimately, this translates to improved service reliability and customer satisfaction in the municipalities they serve.
**Interviewer:** Given the pressing need for better water management in Brazil, how does this partnership align with ST Engineering’s broader sustainability goals?
**Dr. Santos:** This partnership embodies our commitment to leveraging technology for sustainable urban living. By equipping Aegea with our smart water platform, we are not only addressing immediate operational challenges but also fostering long-term resilience in water management. Our goal is to support cities in reducing their environmental footprint while improving quality of life for residents. The insights gained from our platform will help Aegea uncover efficiencies that are essential for achieving universal access to sanitation—an urgent necessity in Brazil.
**Interviewer:** There’s certainly a lot at stake here. In your view, what sets this smart water platform apart from existing solutions in the market?
**Dr. Santos:** Our platform’s water meter-agnostic feature is a key differentiator. It allows for seamless integration with virtually any type of water meter, making it a versatile solution that can adapt to Aegea’s existing infrastructure without the need for extensive modifications. This flexibility, combined with our advanced data analytics capabilities, empowers clients to derive actionable insights tailored to their specific needs. Furthermore, the focus on sustainability and resilience, driven by real-time monitoring and reporting, is integral to our platform’s design.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Santos, for sharing these insights. It sounds like this collaboration could profoundly improve water management in Brazil.
**Dr. Santos:** Thank you for having me. We are excited about the positive impact this partnership can have and look forward to seeing Aegea thrive with our smart water platform.