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Watercare uses edge intelligence for smarter sewer monitoring in Auckland

Watercare uses edge intelligence for smarter sewer monitoring in Auckland

Watercare is installing 5,000 intelligent sewer monitors in Auckland, using edge computing to detect blockages rapidly and reduce environmental risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

Global Stories

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Watercare installs smart sensors for edge-powered sewer monitoring

Digital Transformation

Watercare installs smart sensors for edge-powered sewer monitoring

Watercare is installing 5,000 Kallipr smart sensors across Auckland to enhance real-time sewage monitoring and reduce overflows with edge-powered technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Telstra deploys narrowband technology in IoT network

Endpoint Protection

Telstra deploys narrowband technology in IoT network

The telecommunications giant says it is one of the first in the world to deploy both narrowband and Cat M1 IoT technologies.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018

IoT moves forward in South Africa with first ever Cat-M1 test

Internet of Things

IoT moves forward in South Africa with first ever Cat-M1 test

South Africa's Internet of Things (IOT) aspirations have taken another step forward after Ericsson and Qualcomm successfully completed a lab trial.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Zetifi launches Microsoft-native fleet safety tool

Digital Transformation

Zetifi launches Microsoft-native fleet safety tool

Beta customers in Australia are getting alerts and compliance records inside Microsoft 365, reducing the risk of missed lone-worker incidents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026