m o n i t o r i n g w a t e r n e t w o r k s

m o n i t o r i n g w a t e r n e t w o r k s

Overview for OECD Eco-Innovation Workshop

Haggai Scolnicov, Chief Technology Officer

January 2012

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a smarter way to manage water networks

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The global water crisis…

…is a water MANAGEMENT crisis

50% of the world’s water pipes are over 80 years old

25% of the water is LOST through leaks, bursts and inefficiencies

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TaKaDu monitors water networks for faults

Patented mathematical and statistical methods and algorithms

TaKaDu accurately detects, classifies, locates and reports on network anomalies as they occur

A wide range of interfaces allows delivering timely, actionable knowledge and insight to all levels in the utility

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From raw data to actionable knowledge

Turning water network data into automated real-time alerts about faults, inefficiencies and water loss events (leaks and bursts)

• Nothing to install – internet based and uses existing data• No capital expenditure – sold as service• No upfront costs – “plug and play”

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Automatic monitoring

Actionable alerts

Timely repairs

Network data

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User-Friendly Web-Interface

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Inside the business

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Business interlinked with technology

• An industry unused to Software-as-a-Service

• SaaS a powerful paradigm for Data Analytics and for enterprises with complex processes (such as utilities)

• Resisting the urge to charge performance-based(customers’ operations and business are far too complex)

• What is the real value of water loss? (or other faults)

• And who pays for it? Who recovers it? Who enforces?

• A collaborative industry and green policies!

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What makes it a success?

• Tech for existing pain, not tech in search of a problem

• Strong IP and tangible value, not just “green marketing”

• Brought powerful tools and knowhow to a new domain

• Business model empowers research, product development, fast adoption, and rapid scaling

• Work, work, and work

• Bottom line: customers worldwide, partners, awards…

• But still a long way to go!

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What next?

• New markets(developing countries, smaller utilities, other network types…)

• Many more customers – immediate potential is huge!

• More comprehensive monitoring for water networks(more input data types, water quality, water treatment…)

• Smart Water Networks – much bigger than TaKaDu

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Can policy help? Hinder?

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Money can’t buy me loveNew companies and new ideas often needmarket traction more than better funding sources

Government can promote green innovation in ways other than funding companies• Leverage official contacts to open doors to business relations

abroad (e.g. because utilities have strong government ties)

• Facilitate creation of local test/pilot/beta sites

• Trade shows, business tours, etc. with “stamp of approval”

(All real examples from Israeli NewTech program)

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Money makes the world go roundImplementing innovation needs money;government can take risk for long-term value

• Funding R&D consortia is not always helpfulDefocus, strings attached, money without market validation…

• Green regulation can create direct business value for green solutionsE.g. make the cost of water loss more explicit, to create a market

• What about funding the big customers (e.g. utilities) to invest in eco-innovative products and services?Need to consider reciprocity, balanced incentive, etc.

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Is there a (distinct) templatefor eco-innovation?• Different from other innovation?

• Positive bias and more potential for policy support• Utilities slow to adopt? (Not necessarily)• Dominated by “traditional” domain technology

(e.g. hydraulic solutions to water problems)

• Build a solid business (and forget “green” for a moment)Sustainability may be another pillar, if someone is paying for it

• Find the bigger picture and join with other players to address it together(cooperation, competition, coopetition…)

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Thank you