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.
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Is the world thirsting for water management?
Date added: 07 Mar 2012
The World Bank estimates that global costs from leaky water pipes total $14 billion annually. Our water infrastructure, in service for upwards of 100 years in many regions, is under pressure, to say the least. But global water usage continues to increase at twice the rate of population growth; clearly, something must be done to better manage our water supply for a sustainable future
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IBM Analytics Help Sonoma County, California Conserve Water 1
Date added: 07 Mar 2012
Using IBM advanced analytics, water loss is reduced by optimizing the setting of pressure reducing valves based on data from existing sensors as well as other sources. Photo: courtesy Valley of the Moon Water District
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IBM Analytics Help Sonoma County, California Conserve Water 2
Date added: 07 Mar 2012
Using IBM advanced analytics, water loss is reduced by optimizing the setting of pressure reducing valves based on data from existing sensors as well as other sources. Photo: courtesy Valley of the Moon Water District
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IBM Analytics Help Sonoma County, California Conserve Water 3
Date added: 07 Mar 2012
The benefits of improved pressure management include reduced water loss, energy savings, and reduced wear on the infrastructure. Photo: courtesy Valley of the Moon Water District
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IBM Analytics Help Sonoma County, California Conserve Water 4
Date added: 07 Mar 2012
Prior to deploying IBM's advanced analytics, operations staff had to continuously – and manually –adjust the pressure of each valve to maintain optimal pressure across the system – a time consuming and inefficient process. Photo: courtesy Valley of the Moon Water District
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IBM Analytics Help Sonoma County, California Conserve Water 5
Date added: 07 Mar 2012
IBM Researcher Segev Wasserkrug tests IBM's analytics-based water pressure management system in California. Photo: courtesy IBM
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IBM Analytics Help Sonoma County, California Conserve Water 6
Date added: 07 Mar 2012
IBM Researcher Segev Wasserkrug tests IBM's analytics-based water pressure management system in California. Photo: courtesy IBM
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First wind, now waves: IBM bullish on renewable energy
Date added: 27 Oct 2011
The west coast of Ireland boasts one of the largest concentrations of wave energy in the world, and consequently, Ireland has been pursuing the development of wave energy as a sustainable/renewable energy alternative. Wave energy conversion devices, such as the ones pictured here, are being developed and tested by a number of companies. [Photo courtesy Ocean Energy, Ltd.]
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First wind, now waves: IBM bullish on renewable energy
Date added: 27 Oct 2011
The west coast of Ireland boasts one of the largest concentrations of wave energy in the world, and consequently, Ireland has been pursuing the development of wave energy as a sustainable/renewable energy alternative. Wave energy conversion devices, such as the ones pictured here, are being developed and tested by a number of companies. [Photo courtesy Wavebob, Ltd.]
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IBM Software Manages Sewer Infrastructure in Sacramento
Date added: 10 Feb 2010
IBM software manages the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District's state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant along with nearly 100 miles of interceptor pipelines and 20 pump stations.
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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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