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Itron Celebrates More Than 1 Million Cyble™ 5 Communication Modules Shipped
Severn Trent Water Receives Milestone Module as Part of Project to Improve Consumer Engagement and Improve Leak Detection LIBERTY LAKE, Wash., July 18, 2024

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[{"type":"text","content":"Severn Trent Water Receives Milestone Module as Part of Project to Improve Consumer Engagement and Improve Leak Detection\nLIBERTY LAKE, Wash., July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, has shipped more than a million Cyble 5 water communication modules. Itron customer, and one of the largest U.K. water utilities, Severn Trent Water, was the recipient of the 1 millionth module. Severn Trent Water is deploying Itron Cyble 5 equipped water meters as part of its Green Recovery Program, which aims to address the impacts of climate disruption and support economic vitality across the region. The solution plays a significant role in advancing Severn Trent Water’s goals of improving consumer engagement, reducing water waste and proactively reducing and managing leaks. The Cyble 5 communication module transforms mechanical meters into communication data endpoints. It helps utilities, like Severn Trent Water, engage in the ongoing digitalization of their water networks. Equipped with Cyble multi-connectivity communication modules connected through a LoRaWAN network provided by Itron’s partner, Connexin, the solution offers meter reading with Advanced Metering Infrastructure, enabling two-way communication between meter endpoints and the utility, improving billing accuracy and data collection efficiency. Designed for agility with embedded multi-connectivity options, the module adapts to complex deployments and evolves with the needs from the field, making it a cost-effective and long-term investment for utilities. Severn Trent Water, which supplies water to approximately 4.6 million households and businesses across the Midlands and Wales, is deploying 400,000 smart meters equipped with Cyble 5 communication modules connected through the LoRaWAN network. With this deployment, Severn Trent Water will transform its smart water meters into a connected data source. This will enable the water provider to capture and manage meter readings through Itron’s next-generation mobile meter data collection and management solution, creating increased visibility of water usage across its service territory. “Severn Trent is delighted to be the recipient of the 1 millionth Itron Cyble 5 module. As part of our Green Recovery Program, we have been using the Cy...