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Actionable insights for better water networks
Telstra’s Iot Water solution provides you with insights on your water network wherever a sensor or device is installed across your water network. Make informed decisions to manage resources better and help extend the life of your assets with an all-in-one solution on Australia’s largest IoT network.
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Key features
Australian-designed and Captis-manufactured devices and sensors
Our devices are CAT-M1 and NB-IoT certified specifically designed to fit most existing pipes and mechanical water meters. Multiple sensing modes and sensors include float switch, ultrasonic sensor, and temperature sensors (sold separately).
Security
Our virtual private network helps you keep devices and data secure.
Network connectivity and SIM management
We install a network termination unit (NTU) at each end-point, and support your infrastructure with network management links to monitor the carriage.
Firmware over the air
Over-the-air firmware updates supported, so you can be confident your devices are kept up-to date and secure.
Robust, long-life solutions
The Telstra Captis range of devices are dust and water-resistant (IP68 rated), with optimised battery life via power-saving mode using Telstra LPWAN technology.
Telstra’s Water Management Application
See daily or weekly water consumption, aggregated consumption over time, flow and trend analysis, as well as peak and non-peak consumption, with intuitive dashboards.
Benefits

Make more informed decisions
Network transparency enables you to make more informed decisions. Improve forecasts and services with insights from data and analytics, and track and benchmark your operational performance.

Help extend the life of your assets
Resolve incidents faster with alerts and notifications. Plan infrastructure investment and defer replacement by monitoring consumption and managing peak demand.

Reduce non-revenue water
Digital water metering helps you identify leaks before they become a liability to your business and your customers.

Improve customer engagement
Give your customers visibility and control over their water consumption, and help reduce bill shock where a device is installed at a customer premise.

Help build an environmentally sustainable business
Preserve one our most valuable resources with insights and tools to manage scarce resources, reduce wastage, pollution and help you implement environmentally sustainable practices.
How it works
Data capture
Captis sensors and devices collect readings at regular intervals.
Data transmission
Data is transmitted via Telstra’s IoT network when located within LTE-M or NB-IoT coverage areas.
Data analytics
Apply analytics to your data on our IoT platform.
Data insights
View consumption data and insights on your network on our web portal.
More about IoT for Water Networks

Transforming water utilities with the Internet of Things
Explore how innovative water utilities in Australia are harnessing the Internet of Things to reduce operational costs, improve customer experiences and plan for the future.

Helping Sydney Water manage their vast network
Learn how Sydney Water is leveraging IoT to become more customer centric.

Conserving Water with Busselton Water
Find out about our innovative trial in collaboration with Software AG and Western Australia’s Busselton Water to save water and lower operating costs.

A smarter shire with MOVUS FitMachine®
Learn how MOVUS FitMachine is helping Leeton Council become a smarter shire with IoT solutions for clean, uninterrupted water supply.

Sydney Water: Seizing the IoT Opportunity
Mike Wassell (Sydney Water) and Sean Atchinson (SCT Logistics) discuss how they’ve embraced IoT to overcome hurdles and pave the way for long-term success.

Telstra wins IoT Impact Sustainability Award
Our solutions and success with peak water providers including Sydney Water, Watercorp and Busselton Water earned us recognition at the IoT Impact Awards.
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Why Telstra
We bring expertise and end-to-end capabilities so you don’t have to
We have the IoT expertise, capability and partner ecosystem you need to succeed in IoT. Our solutions are made up of a combination of high performing devices, connectivity, platforms, security, and professional services under one roof.
Innovate with confidence on the Telstra IoT Network
Securely connect more things in more places on the Telstra IoT Network - Australia’s largest – with a range of future-proof, ready-built network technologies for a range of use cases.
IoT-invested for the long haul
When you’re investing in a long-term business case, you need a long-term partner. With a team of IoT specialists, ongoing infrastructure investment, market-leading technology and global partnerships, IoT is at the core of our strategy.
Want to learn more? Get in touch with our team today
Related products

MOVUS FitMachine®
A simple predictive maintenance solution for your pumps, machinery and fixed equipment to help you minimise downtime.

Telstra Captis Environment Monitoring
Monitor water levels, consumption, blockages, temperature and more across your network - from your desk.