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Water companies in space 4
Satellite technology is helping the water sector
detect leaks in the network
Get with the programme 7
Incumbent utilities must embrace change and
technology now or risk being left behind
Expert view: Culture counts 8
People and goals drive digital transformation
Tech and me 9
Electron's JoJo Hubbard talks about the
important technology in her life
All change 12
What every utility needs to know about disruptive
technologies and the companies deploying them
Taming the desert 16
e award-winning shelter that harvests rain
water and solar power
Interview: Adriana Karaboutis 18
National Grid's technology guru tells Flex the most
important thing is to know where you're headed
Expert view: go digital first 21
Collections departments could save money and
increase effectiveness by going digital first
e world of apps 22
Sixteen apps you really need to know about
It's the people, stupid 26
For digitalisation to be effective, you've got to get
the general public on board
Virtual reality in the real world 28
How VR systems are being put to use in
the workplace
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