In France, a significant advancement has been made in the management of water and gas resources thanks to the unification of remote reading infrastructures. SUEZ and IOWIZMI, a subsidiary of GRDF, have partnered to jointly operate the 169MHz network dedicated to smart gas meters to also read smart water meters. This ten-year partnership, based on Wize technology, optimizes resource management on a large scale, reducing costs and environmental impact. With coverage of over 80% of the French population, the pooling of infrastructures will notably allow local authorities to easily access innovative multi-service management solutions, essential for monitoring consumption and detecting leaks.
In France, SUEZ and IOWIZMI, a subsidiary of GRDF, have signed a 10-year contract to pool their remote reading infrastructures. SUEZ will use the 169MHz network deployed by GRDF for its 11 million smart gas meters to remotely read its smart water meters. This approach allows for extensive water management while optimizing the economic and environmental impact of the service. Thanks to this, local authorities will have simplified access to a multi-service remote reading offering. SUEZ’s ON’connect solution enables precise monitoring of water consumption and can achieve up to 16% savings on water volumes. This unification is part of the Wize Alliance, promoting 169MHz network technology for the Internet of Things.
importance of unifying remote reading infrastructures
The collaboration between SUEZ and IOWIZMI in France paves the way for optimized use of networks. By uniting remote reading infrastructures for water and gas, these companies aim to reduce both economic costs and environmental impacts. Through this partnership, SUEZ now utilizes the 169 MHz network already established by GRDF for its smart gas meters to remotely read its smart water meters.
benefits for local authorities
For local authorities, access to a multi-service remote reading offering is now simplified. This facilitates large-scale water management and encourages sustainable consumption practices. This approach fits into a broader movement aimed at preserving water resources by facilitating precise monitoring of consumption and leak detection. Local authorities can thus enhance their capacity to implement smart, energy-efficient solutions.
wize technology: a promising standard
The Wize Alliance, which includes players like SUEZ, GRDF, and Sagemcom, promotes 169 MHz technology as an international standard for the Internet of Things. This technology proves particularly effective for ensuring reliable data transmission even for hard-to-access or buried objects. By enabling this unification of infrastructures, the Wize Alliance offers an innovative solution, combining high performance with adaptability to the specific requirements of remote reading.
