AMI enables transformation in the coop and municipal sector by providing all of the necessary components to help you realize operational value now while forming the foundation for future services and advanced use cases for your smart water distribution network. By leveraging AMI Essentials, a multi-commodity, fully integrated, end-to-end solution, utilities have the elements needed to deploy and derive value their systems including a network (cellular or RF) communications platform, water communication modules (endpoints), and hosted software and deployment services. Learn how utilities are using AMI to deliver more accurate and timely data for billing purposes, reduce truck rolls required to support move ins/move outs, increase operational efficiency, improve customer service, and provide transformational visibility to granular interval and other usage data for resourceful use of water and associated conservation initiatives.  Additionally, we will cover some suggested funding options to enable accelerate these advancements through IIJA funding.

Join this robust session to better understand the pivotal role data analytics software holds in maintaining revenue streams by using insights from consumption patterns and forecasting demand. Data analytics will highlight the significant reduction in operational expenditures through automated meter reading, which will eliminate labor, fleet expenses, re-reading costs, and Workman’s Compensation claims. We will discuss how to address the growing consumer interest for actionable data through customer engagement portals that offers real-time usage information. Learn more about technologies like the Itron Leak Sensor and mlogonline and their effectiveness in reducing real water loss. We’ll also address the potential need to enforce and monitor conservation programs, the addition of sensors for water quality and pressure monitoring, and the integration of Smart Cities concepts and IoT devices. Lastly you will hear about the benefits of small Diehl and Kamstrup ultrasonic meters, including freezing and burst pipe alarms and the role they play in efficient water management.

A hilly geographical terrain combined with natural springs that drain to a lake presents challenges for detecting and locating leaks in Northwest Arkansas. As a result, a large percentage of leaks never surface which incur in large water loss. In order to proactively detect this non-revenue water loss, Rogers Water Utility developed a program which utilizes acoustic leak sensors and transmits the data collected to mlogonline software to continually assess pipeline integrity. These acoustic leak sensors are placed at strategic locations throughout their distribution system and have identified several unreported leaks, including one estimated at approximately 500,000 gallons per day. The sensors have also identified recurring leaks and minor leaks (close to major leaks) that a traditional acoustic leak survey might have missed. This session will highlight the value in identifying leaks, reducing their impacts (including changes in typical tank levels, water audit key performance indicators, and wholesale purchased water savings) and understanding the benefits of adopting acoustic leak sensing solutions. Every drop of clean water is precious and finding these leaks benefits utilities both financially, environmentally and publicly.

Water utilities face rising challenges from climate, aging infrastructure and limited resources.

Learn how utilities of every size are using their meter data management platform to mitigate these challenges by harnessing the power of the data they collect.

Temetra's advanced data collection platform revolutionizes water utility management, seamlessly integrating diverse metering devices compatible with Itron's AMR/AMI network solutions. Supporting Cellular, GenX, Drive-by, walk-by AMR, and manual reading, Temetra ensures flexible and efficient data collection. Discover how Temetra is the optimal choice regardless of your data collection journey to deliver actionable insights for achieving business outcomes.

The utility segment continues to be a leading growth area for Cellular IoT   solutions. However, navigating the mix of acronyms and rapidly evolving   functionality related to Cellular IoT, 5G and other wireless technologies can be complex even for the most seasoned telecommunications professionals. Join this session to learn more about Itron’s cellular strategy as we explore new ways to leverage the enhanced coverage, capacity, lower power consumption and   reduced costs of new cellular technologies specifically designed to support battery-powered water and gas solutions. Attendees will hear key updates to our portfolio, focusing on new use cases for gas and water, enabled by our cellular endpoints. We will also explore various use cases suited for cellular technologies including 5G, LTE-M, NB1 and more.

This is session includes an overview of what is new in the Field Collection System (FCS) and Itron Mobile for FCS. This session will benefit all attendees who currently use FCS or are interested in learning more about Itron Mobile for FCS. 

Field Tools and FDM are used to setup, program, and validate the installation of Itron ERTs and meters.  This session will cover key features, recent enhancements, new endpoint and meter support, and upcoming development.  Join us to learn how Field Tools and FDM support Itron’s newest solutions. 

Learn how Spire Energy has used the Endpoint Tracking feature of Itron Mobile to find missing meters.  The session will cover building the list of lost meters and how to operate and interpret the Mobile Collector data to find them.

Utilities are under increasing pressure to act to ensure their critical infrastructure is ready to meet future grid modernization, resilience, security, and clean energy requirements. Foundational communication networks play a key role in helping utilities to meet these challenges while also mitigating technology risks, increase customer satisfaction, and improve operational metrics. Join this panel of industry experts as they explain the fundamental building blocks and stages in successfully building out private wireless broadband and multi-carrier networks. It’s clear that flexible networks will be required to support required increased data speeds, capacity and security needed to operate modern, safe, and resilient utility infrastructure. Learn more about private LTE utility use cases and how utilities, technology vendors and carriers are working together to accelerate the evolution to private wireless broadband.

As utilities decide between public and private cellular networks to expand coverage and ensure operational continuity, this session will focus on Verizon’s ability to address issues that are top of mind including:

o Advanced Cellular Network Planning

o Visibility of Cellular Connected Devices

o Network Prioritization & Quality of Service for Utilities

o Verizon Frontline

o Device Certification process

o & MORE!                 

Water utilities strive to provide safe, reliable services and information to their customers.   The water meter is critical to the utility operations as accuracy, reliability and long-term stability is at the core of providing those services.   Join Diehl as they discuss the differences between basic mechanical and ultrasonic meters, use cases, and the value that can be found.  Please come with any questions for the team.

Join this session to learn more about Itron’s Intelligent Connectivity network strategy and how it provides a foundation for the future of connectivity for utilities and cities. We are transforming the scalability of deployment and maintenance of tens of millions of cellular devices and hundreds of millions of mesh-connected devices. Intelligent Connectivity leverages hybrid combinations of advanced multi-carrier, vendor-agnostic eSIM technologies for comprehensive connectivity and device management and seamless network operations for a wide range of devices, including electric, water, and gas meters, DER gateways, load control switches, and networked lighting controllers. Presenters will discuss how to balance network reliability and resiliency with cost by combining private LTE and public MNOs, ensuring robust performance for multiple use cases. Learn how our innovative approach can help you manage and scale your operations efficiently, setting the stage for a smarter, more connected future.

Itron’s commitment to sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices is core to how we create a more resourceful world. We have a holistic approach to sustainability, which is embedded in all areas of our business. Our solutions help our customers and end users save energy and water resources. Come see how the solutions you are already using are helping you on your journey to be more sustainable and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You will also learn how our new solutions can further accelerate your sustainability initiatives. 

Part of improving Customer Experience includes taking effort out of interactions and allowing our customers to get more value out of the relationship with Itron.  We appreciate the feedback that customers provide and want to ensure you know that we are listening.  Attend this session to learn about some of the top initiatives to address key improvement areas pointed out in our annual survey. This session will focus on delivery, lead times and response times for quotes and contracts.

Part of improving Customer Experience includes taking effort out of interactions and allowing our customers to get more value out of the relationship with Itron.  We appreciate the feedback that customers provide and want to ensure you know that we are listening.  Attend this session to learn about some of the top initiatives to address key improvement areas pointed out in our annual survey. This session will focus on support, RMAs and software quality.

Come learn how making the move to AMR creates operational efficiencies for utility companies. Learn how utilities are leveraging AMR to streamline meter reading and unlock quantifiable bottom-line savings.

LVVWD has an established Choice Connect system with over 440,000 endpoints. We are maximizing our AMI data for various conservation initiatives that both protect our resource and support our community. These programs include a Leak Repair Reimbursement program, Leak Adjustment Program, compliance outreach and more. We are here to share that AMI data is more than just for billing. 

With more than 40 years of experience building leading meter-reading and field-deployment solutions, Itron understands the challenges facing your meter-reading and maintenance workforce.  This session will present the newest offering of mobile radios and handheld devices supported by Itron. You will also hear an update on Mobile Collector family of drive-by radios, along with the many hardware computing choices available for your meter data collection and meter deployment.