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Transforming Water Management in Brazil

In a groundbreaking move for water management, the São Paulo Water and Sewage Company (SABESP) has announced a strategic collaboration with Vivo and IDEMIA Secure Transactions. This partnership aims to implement the largest Internet of Things (IoT) initiative in the world, targeting intelligent water management to ensure sustainability and efficiency in Brazil.

The Scale of the Initiative

The ambitious project will securely connect 4.4 million smart water meters in São Paulo and São José dos Campos. This extensive deployment represents a significant leap in Brazil’s digital transformation efforts, leveraging state-of-the-art IoT technology to enhance public utility services. The partnership aims to improve service delivery by enabling SABESP to optimize its water distribution networks and swiftly identify leakages.

Denis Maia, SABESP's Chief Executive Officer of Customer and Technology, emphasizes the benefits: "Intelligent measurement not only offers enhanced visibility over water consumption but also helps in promptly identifying anomalies and leaks. It facilitates more frequent and accurate water balance assessments, crucial for reducing Brazil’s notably high water loss rates. This transformation strengthens our commitment to responsible water usage and the modernization of essential sanitation services."

A Robust and Sustainable Solution

Combining Vivo’s extensive connectivity experience with IDEMIA's secure and scalable eSIM IoT technology ensures a resilient infrastructure that can maintain robust connectivity even in remote areas. Utilizing state-of-the-art eSIMs compliant with the latest GSMA specifications, the project underscores a commitment to future-proofing Brazil’s water management systems with enhanced cryptographic agility, preparing them for potential quantum security challenges.

Enhancing Customer Engagement and Environmental Stewardship

The initiative goes beyond operational efficiency to tackle environmental challenges and improve customer relations. Smarter water monitoring and management will significantly reduce wastage, conserve resources, and support São Paulo's sustainability agenda, directly improving residents' quality of life.

Adriano Pereira, Vivo's Director of IoT and B2B Innovation, emphasized, "Our role extends beyond connectivity. We integrate our network’s scale and reach with comprehensive data intake and IoT infrastructure capabilities. This makes essential services smarter and more sustainable while contributing to a technology-driven positive environmental impact."

Empowering Consumers Through Technology

This IoT project stands as a concrete example of how technology fosters sustainability and empowers customers. By enabling accurate monitoring and early leak detection, connected infrastructure promotes responsible water consumption. Furthermore, the digitalization of water meter services increases transparency, allowing consumers to actively engage in responsible resource management.

Luiz Renato Fraga Rios, SABESP’s Director of Revenue Protection, shared, "Our objective is to transform our customers into effective managers of their water usage. The introduction of IoT technology is reshaping our customer relationships, facilitating speedy leak repairs that can save billions of liters of water after smart meter installation."

A New Benchmark for Connected Infrastructure

This partnership illustrates the impactful results of long-term collaboration among industry leaders. IDEMIA and Vivo showcase how shared innovation and trust can swiftly advance toward more secure, sustainable, and connected ecosystems—not only in Brazil but also as a template for public utility sectors and cities worldwide aiming to modernize their infrastructure.

Diego Cecchinato, Senior Vice President of Connectivity Services for Latin America at IDEMIA, concluded, "We take pride in partnering with SABESP and Vivo in launching one of the world's most significant IoT initiatives. This collaboration embodies the synergy between innovation and sustainability, creating a profound impact on natural resource conservation while strengthening critical infrastructure for the future."