In 2019, Axioma Metering partnered with IDEA, a leading distributor in Italy, to address the growing demand for smart water metering. This collaboration highlights the power of partnership and a shared commitment to innovation. Together, Axioma Metering and IDEA have transformed water management across Italy by delivering tailored solutions aligned with regulatory demands and market trends.
Over five years, Axioma Metering has supplied over 1 million smart meters, securing 19 tenders in the project's two-year phase, including five tenders exceeding 100,000 units each. The partnership has been instrumental in executing Italy's largest smart metering project and addressing global challenges like water scarcity through advanced NB-IoT technologies.
| 20+ | Utilities who already uses Axioma Metering Smart Water Meters |
| 1 M+ | Number of Axioma Metering Smart Water Meters installed |
| 100 K | Italy’s largest IoT-based water metering project launch in Apulia in 2019 |
Deliver precise water measurements and real-time data collection.
Detect leaks and unauthorized usage promptly.
Integrate seamlessly with existing systems while remaining scalable for future upgrades.
Source: Osvaldo Paleari WaterTech S.p.A. ( ARAD Group ) - Vice President Sales & Marketing
Axioma Metering delivered tailored smart metering solutions that transformed Italy’s water management. By combining innovation, scalability, and customization, we met the unique needs of Italian utilities:
Rollout plan:
2019-2020 Launch in Apulia with 100,000 smart meters—Italy’s largest IoT-based water metering project.
2021-2023 Rapid expansion across Italy, securing 19 tenders, five of them exceeding 100,000 units. Axioma Metering smart water meters quantity in Italy crossed one million meters mark.
Future-Ready Introduction of NB-IoT ensured reliable data transmission, even in remote or challenging environments.
Custom Engineering | Smart water meters were tailored to meet specific requirements, like unique data telegrams for Aquedotto Pugliese utilities.
Real-Time Data | Instant alerts on leaks and inefficiencies helped utilities cut water losses and improve operational efficiency.
Sustainability | Compliant with EU regulations, Axioma Metering smart meters reduced carbon footprints and optimized water resource usage.
Axioma Metering’s solutions delivered significant benefits to Italian utilities, creating real impact:
Up to 30% Water loss reduction | Real-time leak detection and anomaly alerts helped utilities save precious resources.
Operational cost savings | Automated processes eliminated manual readings, cutting costs and improving efficiency.
Streamlined decision-making | Prompt data enabled faster, smarter operational responses.
Environmental Impact | Replacing drive-by readings with IoT-driven monitoring lowered carbon emissions.
Insights:
Customization is a game-changer | Meeting unique utility needs, such as custom data telegrams, ensured success across tenders.
Partnerships drive results | Collaboration with IDEA and local utilities made complex deployments seamless.
Market education is essential | Helping utilities embrace new technologies turned challenges into opportunities.
Scalable solutions win | Future-ready innovations like NB-IoT ensured Italy's smart meters were built to last.
This project reinforced the importance of innovation, adaptability, and customer-focused solutions in addressing global challenges like water scarcity. Axioma Metering remains committed to driving smarter, more sustainable water management worldwide.
