PwC warns organisations are failing to prepare effectively for cyberattacks
PwC is warning that organisations worldwide are failing to prepare effectively for cyberattacks and that many still struggle to comprehend and manage emerging cyber risks in an increasingly complex digital society.
PwC estimates global drone market for power & utilities sector worth up to US$9.46bn a year
The global market in drone-powered solutions for the power and utilities industries is worth as much as US$9.46 billion a year, according to a new report from PwC. The report has flagged up the potential benefits of implementing drone technologies for the water sector.
Southern Water use drone tech to capture images of solar power installations
Southern Water has used drone technology to capture images of thousands of solar panels that have been installed at three of its sites to help it reduce its carbon footprint.
Digital tool developed by Atkins & Thames Water looks set to save the utility £millions
An idea incubated by a team from Atkins and Thames Water looks set to save the utility firm millions of pounds in general maintenance and regulatory upgrade costs.
Innovative biological biocide has potential to revolutionise water treatment
Amoéba, an innovative company developing a disruptive biological biocide capable of eliminating waterborne bacterial risk (legionella, pseudomonas, listeria, etc.) has received €20 million financing from the European Investment bank.
Trade body releases revamped AD industry guide
The Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) has released the second edition of The Practical Guide to AD, a key guidance document for developing and operating anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities in the UK.
€20m contract is 1st EIB financing for cyber security in France
European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle signed a €20 million euro finance contract yesterday with the CS Communication & Systèmes (CS) Group to support the implementation of its 2017-2021 research and development programme.
Ofwat’s tough stance on leakage in Price Review requires tech-led approach
Ofwat is setting tough new targets on leakage in the upcoming 2019 Price Review – and the water industry regulator is clearly expecting water companies to use technology to help.
Cutting-edge EU software platforms support effective emergency responses
EU-funded researchers have developed two cutting-edge software platforms that European crisis responders can now use to improve coordination, communication and preparedness.
SW Water: Mayflower WTW use of high-tech combined technology will be UK first
South West Water’s innovative £60 million Mayflower Water Treatment Works project, the first of its kind in the UK, is attracting widespread interest from other UK water companies and around the world.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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