IBM Work Optimization for Water Utilities

IBM Work Optimization for Water Utilities enables utilities to better manage their water, assets and customers to improve service, maximize productivity and reduce costs.

IBM Work Optimization for Water Utilities provides visibility into the water network to identify trends and improve incident response. It analyzes data to optimize operations, better forecast demand and predict disruptions. It engages consumers to conserve water and reduce water loss.

• Lower fuel, maintenance, and operational costs

• Increase crew productivity and decrease work order backlogs

• Improve incident response and increase service quality

• Predict disruptions and optimize operations

• Quickly identify anomalies, trends and patterns

• Increase revenue through targeted rate schedule pricing increases

• Improve conservation and sustainability efforts during times of water stress

• Better forecast demand and drive strategic planning

• Operating systems supported: Linux

• For utilities that prefer a subscription service model that does not require additional hardware or IT management capacity, IBM Work Optimization for Water Utilities on IBM SmartCloud is an ideal solution. This service provides rapid and secure internet access to the capabilities of IBM Intelligent Water on an IBM cloud while controlling cost.

• IBM Intelligent Operations Center is utilized in IBM Work Optimization for Water Utilities to accelerate incident response and collaborate more effectively with other city agencies. It can coordinate resources, provide a unified view across agencies, and effectively monitor city operations.

View features and benefits

• Demo (SWF, 1.11MB)
• Solution brief (1.78MB)
• Redbook - Smarter Cities Series: Understanding the IBM Approach to Water Management
• Video – See how DC Water has created a smarter utility service by gathering intelligence on their assets and taking action (00:03:20)
• Video – Watch and learn how Dubuque has created a more sustainable city by reducing water utilization and increasing leak detection with citizen involvement (00:03:53)