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Will Big Tech Disrupt the Water Sector?
As adoption of digital technology grows in the global water industry, big tech firms—enterprise software companies, cloud services providers, electronics manufacturers, etc.—are taking notice. Players...
28 Jan. 2021
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Vendors Place Big Bets on SaaS, Cloud Computing to Accelerate Digital Water Growth
A key factor driving the rapid growth of the global digital water market is the mainstream adoption of cloud computing, as well as new business...
30 Apr. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Microsoft Positions as AI Enabler for Water
On 10 May, Microsoft Corporation published a case study highlighting its 2019 collaboration with sewer condition assessment startup VAPAR. The software giant’s Azure Cloud Services...
12 Jul. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Cybersecurity Prompts Policy, Investor Attention on Water Services
Cybersecurity firms are building out dedicated capabilities for water and wastewater. This growth has fueled a recent surge in M&A and venture capital, as both...
27 Apr. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Facing Consumer Market Headwinds, Smart Home Water Vendors Seek Growth through Partnerships
On 27 October 2020, U.S. residential plumbing manufacturer Moen Incorporated announced a strategic partnership with U.S. homebuilder Lennar Corporation to deploy smart home water management...
2 Dec. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Unplugged, GE Digital Sharpens Focus on Water
On 13 December 2018, diversified U.S. industrial firm General Electric announced the spinoff of its software unit, GE Digital. The new, US$1.2 billion firm will...
22 Jan. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Pentair Purifies Water Sector Strategy
On 30 April 2018, Pentair PLC executed a stock split, spinning off its electrical division into a new publicly traded company, nVent Electric PLC. First announced...
9 May. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, 2018 Year in Review
Overall, 2018 was a strong year for digital water, with growing interest among municipal water utilities seeking to engage in data-driven technologies and solutions. This...
3 Feb. 2019
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2021
The global digital water market continues to show mixed signs of recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, with continued supply chain disruptions, staffing and hiring challenges,...
21 Dec. 2021
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Global Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, Market Outlook, Q1 2022
Latin America governments seek realization of universal waste & sewer coverage. Policy changes to address needed infrastructure development and universal coverage in the region are...
14 Feb. 2022
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.