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NEA Appoints Lila Tretikov Partner, Head of AI Strategy

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) announced today that Lila Tretikov has joined the firm as Partner, Head of AI Strategy.

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  • New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) announced today that Lila Tretikov has joined the firm as Partner, Head of AI Strategy.
  • In her newly created role at NEA, Tretikov will spearhead the firm’s strategy to advance AI innovation, adoption and implementation across its portfolio and investing practices, as well as pursue new investment opportunities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240313803759/en/
    NEA Appoints Lila Tretikov Partner, Head of AI Strategy (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Lila is a leading global AI expert with an extraordinary depth of knowledge, from the most esoteric technical details to productization to its sweeping impact on humanity.
  • Earlier in her career, Tretikov founded several companies in the U.S. and Europe that went public or were successfully acquired.

Xylem Unveils New Residential Electric Meter with Advanced Grid Edge Capabilities

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The new Stratus IQ+™ electricity meter from Sensus , a Xylem brand, is taking the grid to next-level smart.

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  • The new Stratus IQ+™ electricity meter from Sensus , a Xylem brand, is taking the grid to next-level smart.
  • The meter monitors energy consumption in near-real time, and advanced functionalities allow for data to be recorded, transmitted and received with only a keystroke.
  • This smart meter provides commercial and industrial (C&I) strength capabilities in a residential meter, resulting in improved communication and faster delivery of more data.
  • The growing needs of the electric vehicle (EV) market are also being met in the Stratus IQ+ through its battery EV-based detection.

Xylem Announces Reportable Segment Change to Scale Global Services Offering

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Global water technology leader Xylem (NYSE: XYL), today announced a planned realignment of its reportable segments to reflect the operating drivers of financial performance with greater transparency.

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  • Global water technology leader Xylem (NYSE: XYL), today announced a planned realignment of its reportable segments to reflect the operating drivers of financial performance with greater transparency.
  • Effective January 1, 2024, the new segment, Water Solutions and Services (WSS), will unify Evoqua’s legacy Integrated Solutions and Services (ISS) segment with Xylem’s legacy dewatering and assessment services businesses.
  • In the process of integrating the two companies, opportunities emerged to accelerate synergy capture by bringing multiple services offerings together in a single segment.
  • With this realignment, WSS will comprise ISS, Xylem’s dewatering business, previously part of the Water Infrastructure segment, and the assessment services business, previously part of the Measurement and Control Solutions segment.

Scottish Water Reduces Energy Consumption by 60% and Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Sustainable Water Technology

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Scottish Water has made a big dent in its greenhouse gas emissions by deploying advanced technology at 200 pumping stations across its network.

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  • Scottish Water has made a big dent in its greenhouse gas emissions by deploying advanced technology at 200 pumping stations across its network.
  • As Scotland's publicly owned water supplier, Scottish Water provides essential water and wastewater services to more than 2.6 million homes and 150,000 business premises across Scotland.
  • Its pump stations move water across a large geography, including remote villages and islands, so the utility was challenged to keep energy consumption and emissions down.
  • In collaboration with leading global water technology company Xylem (NYSE: XYL), Scottish Water began trialing a smart pumping solution at two pilot sites, Maple Grove and Cross Dene.

Second Annual Digital Engineering Awards Celebrate Corporate Giants and Visionary Engineers

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

The winning organizations and individuals were recognized for forging new paths in their respective fields and demonstrating the transformative power of digital engineering.

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  • The winning organizations and individuals were recognized for forging new paths in their respective fields and demonstrating the transformative power of digital engineering.
  • Conceptualized to celebrate the game-changing accomplishments of the engineering and R&D community worldwide, the Digital Engineering Awards honor the innovative efforts of engineering teams and individuals who consistently push boundaries, pioneer advanced technologies, and drive sustainable change within their sectors.
  • The Digital Engineering Awards received over 200 nominations, with a remarkable 127 submissions from North America, indicating the region's robust commitment to innovation and digital transformation.
  • Additionally, there were 35 entries from Europe, pointing to the continent's growing interest in harnessing the potential of digital engineering.

Nairobi Water Project Tops Fan Vote in Xylem and City Football Foundation’s ‘2023 Water Heroes Academy’

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Launched in 2021, the initiative empowers young leaders to tackle water challenges in their local communities by using the power of football to provide essential education on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).

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  • Launched in 2021, the initiative empowers young leaders to tackle water challenges in their local communities by using the power of football to provide essential education on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
  • This year, five water projects led by inspiring young leaders in Bangalore, Barranquilla, Nairobi, Tacloban City and Washington D.C. took part in the program.
  • Earlier this month, Manchester City supporters were invited to vote for their favorite project, and with almost 18,000 votes cast, Nairobi was named the winning project for 2023.
  • The young leaders from Nairobi will be visited by a Manchester City Club Legend and receive additional training from Manchester City coaches in the Football and Water Education curriculum.

Joe Vesey Named CEO of Acuantia Inc., a Water Products and Solutions Company

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Acuantia Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Grupo Rotoplas (Mexico City), has named Joseph Vesey (Joe) as U.S. Chief Executive Officer following an extensive search facilitated by Austin Meyermann from HunterCrown, a leader in Executive Search focused on the Water industry.

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  • "Our broad, aspirational goal is to ensure that future generations have access to clean water and sanitation services."
  • -- Joe Vesey, CEO, Acuantia Inc.
    Joe joins Acuantia with over 27 years of experience in industrial technology, marketing, and sustainability.
  • With Joe's integration into the Acuantia team, the company looks to reinforce its commitment to deliver a broader set of water storage and decentralized/onsite wastewater treatment solutions across the U.S. through its leading go-to-market franchises including Tank Depot, Plastic-Mart and Acuantia Water Services.
  • "Our broad, aspirational goal is to ensure that future generations have access to clean water and sanitation services," said Vesey.

Family of Three in Friendsville, Maryland, Receives New Water Well System Thanks to Water Well Trust and the Chris Long Foundation

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long and the Chris Long Foundation teamed up with the Water Well Trust to provide clean, safe drinking water to the family of three who are currently living with limited access to clean, potable water.

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  • Two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long and the Chris Long Foundation teamed up with the Water Well Trust to provide clean, safe drinking water to the family of three who are currently living with limited access to clean, potable water.
  • Through the Hometown H20 program, the Umbels will receive a donated water well system for their home.
  • "These partnerships provide fantastic resources for meeting the needs of rural Americans without access to clean, safe water," said Water Well Trust Executive Director Margaret Martens.
  • Prospective applicants can determine if they qualify and start the application process by completing a submission form on the Water Well Trust website.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Investigation on Behalf of Former Stockholders of Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm – AQUA / XYL

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Under the terms of that transaction, each share of Evoqua common stock was converted into the right to receive 0.48 of a share of Xylem common stock, which at the time was valued at approximately $100.00 per share.

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  • Under the terms of that transaction, each share of Evoqua common stock was converted into the right to receive 0.48 of a share of Xylem common stock, which at the time was valued at approximately $100.00 per share.
  • Subsequently, shares of Xylem’s common stock declined in value, causing former Evoqua investors to lose money on their investment following the share conversion.
  • Former Evoqua investors who received shares of Xylem common stock in May 2023 are encouraged to contact Kaskela Law LLC (D. Seamus Kaskela, Esq.
  • Kaskela Law LLC exclusively represents investors in securities fraud, corporate governance, and merger & acquisition litigation.

Global Water and Wastewater Pumps Market Set for Steady Growth at 5.22% CAGR, Driven by Seawater Desalination and Infrastructure Upgrades - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, November 3, 2023

The "Global Water and Wastewater Pumps Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Water and Wastewater Pumps Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global water and wastewater pumps market is poised for substantial growth, with a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.22% from 2022 to 2028.
  • What is the growth rate of the global water and wastewater pumps market?
  • 5. Who are the key players in the global water and wastewater pumps market?