Challenges of PR19: How the Water Industry Can Respond

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RTUs are a powerful alternative to PLC systems, including in industrial settings.
TBox RTUs PLCs Asset management
Using the TBox LT2 as a programmable logic controller
14th March 2023
Are you getting full value from your programmable logic controller (PLC)? At Ovarro, we are advocates of using remote telemetry units (RTUs) as a powerful alternative to PLC systems.
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Leak Detection Water LeakNavigator
LeakNavigator showcased at global innovation summit
1st March 2023
Ovarro’s chief technology officer Matthew Hawkridge was a speaker at World Water-Tech Innovation Summit 2023 in London in February.
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Leakage innovation focus at Ovarro international gathering
13th February 2023
An international network of water technology specialists has come together to discuss delivery of data-led leakage solutions to utilities around the world.
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Leak detection Water Sector
Ovarro launches LeakNavigator
8th February 2023
As the water sector goes forward with wider use of as-a-service models to boost efficiency, Ovarro has created a new end-to-end leakage reduction solution. UK water company trials record a 20-25% increase in leaks found using Ovarro's new technology.
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Cyber Security Water Sector
Building a cyber-resilient water future
30th January 2023
A criminal cyber-attack on a UK water company in August 2022, which saw hackers gain access to customer banking details, led utilities to urgently reassess cybersecurity strategies. In this Q&A, Philippe Willems, engineering manager at Ovarro, discusses the enduring challenge for the water sector and what it means for suppliers.
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Leak detection Water
How to detect a pipe leak underground
4th November 2022
The pressure on water authorities around the world to reduce the number of leakage events has never been greater. Wasted water can be reduced by implementing leak detection services as soon as a suspected pipe leak occurs.
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Remote monitoring Power Stream Webscada
A natural approach to carbon neutrality
10th October 2022
Here, Ronald Robbertsen, project engineer at the remote telemetry specialist Ovarro, explains why smart grids and remote telemetry units (RTUs) will be critical if the horticulture industry is to help the Netherlands achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
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Leak Detection Water Eureka5 Press Coverage
Press Release: Eureka5
23rd May 2022
Introducing our new and improved leak noise logger, The Eureka5. The Eureka5 can increase the accuracy of the position of an identified leak, at the push of a button. The speed of sound in the pipe is a key variable in calculating a leak position.
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CyberSecurity
Ovarro Joins the Industrial Control System Community of Interest
6th April 2022
Our representative is collaborating and contributing to a UK community where knowledge of cyber security (and related safety information) can be exchanged to benefit the wellbeing of the UK.
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ControlPoint TorqueAssist Water TorqueAssist
Using data to plug pipe assembly leaks
21st March 2022
The UK water sector is making significant progress in reducing leakage, but a data-led approach on flange and joint assemblies, combined with workforce training, can still deliver significant gains, writes Ben Crabtree, product line manager ControlPoint, at Ovarro.
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Analytics Water Pioneer Press Coverage
Alva's implementation of Pioneer after a successful trial
21st March 2022
Alva is the first in Scandinavia to fully implement Ovarro's PIONEER asset investment planning software across its water and sewer networks after a trial period. Click to find out more.
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International Women's Day 2022
International Women's Day 2022 - Emmy Cortleven
9th March 2022
The second instalment of International Women's Day 2022 follows Emmy Cortleven as she talks about Break The Bias. Read more
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International Women's Day 2022
International Women's Day 2022 - Jane Johnson
8th March 2022
This year's theme is #BreakTheBias. We interviewed three women within Ovarro to get their perspective on what the theme means to them. First up, Jane Johnson - our Business Support Manager.
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BurstDetect Analytics Water
New year brings resolution on pollution
10th January 2022
With sector-wide recognition that a step-change is required to deliver the environmental improvements required by all stakeholders, a new year brings fresh opportunities.
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Security
Log4j Overview Related Software
14th December 2021
This page contains an overview of any related software regarding the Log4j vulnerability. On this page Ovarro will maintain a list of all known vulnerable and not vulnerable software.
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Monitoring & Control Water XiLogIoT XiLog4G
Product Launch: XiLogIoT
4th May 2021
Introducing the next generation of XiLog. Strengthening connectivity with CATM1 and NB-IoT modems, the XiLogIoT will futureproof your network and increase operational efficiency.
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Monitoring & Control Water Enigma3-BB
Product Launch: Enigma3-BB
26th April 2021
Introducing Enigma3-BB, for finding leaks on plastic pipes. With flexible logger placement, the Enigma3-BB can increase operational efficiency with its innovative design.
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TBox Security Update
30th March 2021
Ovarro’s recent collaboration with the US-CERT and Claroty resulted in confirmed vulnerabilities in our “off- the-shelf” product TBox. Find out how the vulnerabilities were addressed here.
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Audit Business Management Company News
2021 Achilles Audit Success - Business Management System
24th March 2021
We are pleased to share that Ovarro has passed our recent Business Management System Audit with Achilles, with an outstanding score of 100%.
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Q&A Engineering Company News
International Women's Day 2021 - Barbara Hathaway
10th March 2021
For today's IWD 2021 celebrations, we spoke to VP of Engineering, Barbara Hathaway, about the meaning behind the day and a female figure that inspires her the most.
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Q&A Operations Company News
International Women's Day 2021 - Katie Good
9th March 2021
This International Women's Day, Ovarro are showcasing some of the incredible women we work with. Today's spotlight shines on Katie Good, VP of Operations. Read more.
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Datawatt Water Gas Company News
People Behind the Business - Datawatt Product Line
5th March 2021
This month's People Behind the Business sees Roy Gerding, Datawatt Product Line Manager, discuss Ovarro's recent acquisition of Datawatt.
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Asset Management Water Gas Company News
Ovarro completes acquisition of ControlPoint
2nd March 2021
Ovarro are pleased to announce the completed acquisition of UK-based quality assurance and data management business, ControlPoint.
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Channel Sales Company News
People Behind the Business - VP Channel Sales
29th January 2021
Introducing our new Vice President, Channel Sales, Tom Cork, who joined Ovarro at the start of the new year. Read what he has to say about his new role and his journey so far.
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Water Energy RTUs SCADA Company News
Ovarro completes acquisition of Datawatt
13th January 2021
Ovarro has completed the acquisition of Datawatt, a Netherlands based business serving the domestic Water and Energy sectors with RTUs and asset SCADA solutions.
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SolarWinds Statement - December 2020
21st December 2020
Ovarro's published statement in response to the SolarWinds breach. December 2020.
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People Behind the Business - Recruitment
27th November 2020
Are you interested in how our recruitment team operates? This month we spoke to Resourcing Advisor, Greg Brotherton, about his role and involvement in the hiring process. Read more.
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Ovarro leak technology supports WaterAid in Nepal
11th November 2020
Ovarro has donated leak detection equipment to the Beacon Project, a collaboration between Anglian Water, its supply chain partners, WaterAid and Nepal Water Supply Corp.
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Data Loggers and Leak Noise Loggers Water Enigma
Ovarro collaborates on major smart network trial
4th November 2020
Advanced data-led technology from Ovarro is successfully feeding into the largest smart water network pilot in the UK. Discover more about the pilot with Yorkshire Water.
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Company News Product Management
People Behind the Business - Product Line Management
29th October 2020
Analytics Product Line Manager, Sophie Gourlay, talks to us about her experiences at Ovarro and her most memorable work moment so far. Read more.
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Explosion in Beirut
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Leak loggers support emergency effort in Beirut
25th September 2020
We recently responded to a request for emergency leak detection equipment from the Veolia Foundation, which is supporting the rehabilitation of drinking water networks in the Port of Beirut.
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Company News Sales
People Behind the Business - Channel Sales
21st September 2020
Channel Sales Director, Philippe Aretz, features in September's issue of our People Behind the Business. Find out what he had to say here.
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Rebrand Press Coverage
Website positions Ovarro for growth
26th August 2020
Here we talk to Marketing Manager, James Brook, about the rebrand, the new website and what this means for the future.
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Company News Engineering
People Behind the Business - Engineering
24th August 2020
Vice President, Engineering, Barbara Hathaway chatted to us about her journey at Ovarro over the last 25 years. Read more.
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Water Webinar Press Coverage
Water industry urged to 'be agile' to build resilience
18th August 2020
Industry experts shared their thoughts on the effects of the current pandemic on the water sector during a recent webinar hosted by Ovarro for the water industry. Find out what they had to say here.
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RTUs Process TBox Press Coverage
How to improve process control using RTU's
11th August 2020
Chief Technology Officer, Matthew Hawkridge, discusses why RTUs improve security, productivity, safety and operations. Read more about how Ovarro RTUs can support your business to improve efficiency today.
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RTUs Transportation TBox Press Coverage
Automated point heaters show IoT potential
4th August 2020
The roll-out of automated point heaters in Switzerland offers a case study showing how industrial IoT technology can help rail operators improve efficiency and reduce costs even as traffic increases.
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Analytics Water PIONEER Press Coverage
Finnish utility trials asset investment planning software
22nd July 2020
Finnish multi-utility, Alva, is the first in Scandinavia to trial PIONEER asset investment planning software. PIONEER is a web-based decision support platform that can optimise asset management planning and operational strategies.
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Company News
People Behind the Business - HR
19th June 2020
Discover what goes on behind the scenes in Ovarro's HR department as we talk to Anna Collins, Vice President People and Culture, about her typical day at work, her most memorable work moment since joining Ovarro and more.
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RTUs Telemetry Power Press Coverage Thought Leadership
Telemetry's pivotal role in the energy transition
18th June 2020
Chief Technology Officer, Matthew Hawkridge, looks at why the latest remote telemetry unit systems take energy companies closer to the utopia of smart grids.
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RTUs Energy Process TBox Kingfisher Press Coverage Thought Leadership
Expert advice on remote telemetry units
10th June 2020
Read our latest Q&A with Engineer Live. Our Chief Technology Officer, Matthew Hawkridge, tackled a series of questions about remote telemetry units and their benefits.
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RTUs Monitoring & Control Energy TBox Kingfisher Press Coverage
Measure it to control it
9th June 2020
Ovarro Chief Technology Officer, Matthew Hawkridge, looks at how RTUs are the most efficient way to monitor and control your complex, critical assets.
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RTUs Remote Telemetry Edge Computing Kingfisher TConnect TBox Press Coverage Thought Leadership
The IIoT journey starts with remote telemetry
3rd June 2020
Craig Abbott, Sales Manager, Ovarro, discusses how remote telemetry units for monitoring and control can be used in intelligent power, broadcast, transport and more.
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Leak Noise Loggers & Correlators Water Enigma3hyQ PR19 AMP7
Revolutionary leak detection technology delivers huge leak reductions
27th May 2020
Through a joint project with Ovarro, Anglian Water has seen a leakage reduction of 1.4 million litres of water per day in targeted areas.
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Age of data driven leakage management dawns
14th May 2020
Water scarcity and regulatory pressure are leading to more remote monitoring of leakage, says Alan Cunningham, Technical Director, Ovarro, and technological advances and human resource challenges mean that might be about to accelerate.
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RTUs IoT Oil & Gas Kingfisher TBox Press Coverage Thought Leadership
Telemetry: Present and Future
12th May 2020
Discover how existing RTU technology can be applied to meet growing demand in the oil and gas sector, now and in the future.
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Telemetry Power Kingfisher Press Coverage
A diversified energy sector needs smarter RTUs
1st May 2020
Read what Ovarro Channel Sales Director, Philippe Aretz, had to say about the opportunities and challenges of a more diversified energy sector.
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RTUs Monitoring & Control Transportation Rail TBox
On the right technology track
22nd April 2020
1.76 billion journeys were completed on Britain’s rail network during 2018-19. Discover how RTUs can help rail operators safely optimise their networks in our latest article.
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Leak Detection Water Enigma3m Datective Flowsure Enigma3HyQ AMP7 PR19 Press Coverage
Regulation driving change in leak detection
2nd April 2020
Ovarro VP of Engineering, Barbara Hathaway, discusses how recent industry regulations and increasing customer expectations will affect the water industry.
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Company News Rebrand Press Release
Servelec Technologies and Primayer rebrand as Ovarro
11th March 2020
Servelec Technologies and Primayer have undergone a bold rebrand, the two companies are now united under one brand and one name – Ovarro.
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Leak Detection Consultancy Analytics Water & Wastewater Pioneer Datective AMP7 PR19
Unlocking the potential of sewerage analytics
9th March 2020
Ovarro Technical Director, Marcus Fowler, reveals the advanced planning and analytics tools being applied to beat AMP7 regulatory pressure.
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