IBM and Smarter Water

Water is a critical resource. Countries, cities, companies, utilities, farmers and people are wrestling with how to manage and make the most of it. The issues around water can be better understood and managed by collecting and analyzing of data. IBM is applying its expertise in smart systems and data analysis to help companies and governments effectively deal with these issues.

*Press releases*
Date	Title
13 Nov 2009	IBM Helps the Lower Colorado River Authority Improve Water and Energy Management in Central and South Texas
13 Nov 2009	Power and Water Corporation Taps IBM to Aid in Asset Management Program
13 Nov 2009	IBM, Fukuoka Waterworks Team to Increase Availability of Drinking Water
02 Nov 2009	IBM, EPA Ireland Team For Smarter Water Management
23 Jun 2009	IBM and SFPUC Team to Help Reduce Water Pollution in the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean
16 Mar 2009	IBM Unveils Smart Technologies, Services to Help Combat Mounting Global Water Issues
16 Mar 2009	IBM Makes Water Clean With Smarter, More Energy-Efficient Purification
16 Mar 2009	IBM and Marine Institute Ireland Netting Results in Galway’s "SmartBay" Project
16 Mar 2009	IBM Unveils Global Innovation Outlook on Water
05 Mar 2009	"Greening" Government: IBM Consulting Offering Helps Public Officials Reduce Energy and Water Use, Waste, Environmental Impact
16 Jun 2008	IBM Expands Advanced Water Management Capabilities With Dublin Centre of Excellence
01 Feb 2008	IBM Establishes Global Center of Excellence for Water Management in the Netherlands
16 Aug 2007	Beacon Institute and IBM Team to Pioneer River Observatory Network
14 Nov 2006	IBM Invests $100 Million in Collaborative Innovation Ideas

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IBM and Smarter Water

Date added: 16 Mar 2009

A buoy in Galway Bay, Ireland, uses sensors in the ocean to collect data on water quality and sea conditions. The SmartBay system, developed by IBM and the Marine Institute of Ireland, provides real-time information to scientists, commercial fishermen, environmental monitoring agencies and the general public. Photo Credit: Marine Institute of Ireland

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IBM and Smarter Water

Date added: 16 Mar 2009

A buoy in Galway Bay, Ireland, uses sensors in the ocean to collect data on water quality and sea conditions. The SmartBay system, developed by IBM and the Marine Institute of Ireland, provides real-time information to scientists, commercial fishermen, environmental monitoring agencies and the general public. Photo Credit: Marine Institute of Ireland

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