On 28–29 May 2025, the tenth edition of Servizi a Rete TOUR took place at the Brixia Forum in Brescia — the benchmark event for the underground utilities sector, organized by Servizi a Rete, a 4Pixel network, in collaboration with A2A Ciclo Idrico S.p.A.
The main theme of this year’s edition: “Safe networks. Projects looking to the future for a more effective management of water resources.”
Digitalizing to manage better
Within the session dedicated to monitoring, Valerio Carta, Head of IoT Business Development at Maddalena S.p.A., presented the project “Digitalization of Measurements and Data Analysis: The Acque Bresciane S.r.l. SB Experience,” developed in collaboration with A Acque Bresciane and CPL CONCORDIA.
The presentation demonstrated how technology can serve as a strategic ally in the efficient and sustainable management of water, transforming consumption data into actionable insights that enable timely decisions and targeted interventions.
The project in brief
The case study presented stands as a national best practice of digital transition applied to water networks:
Replacement of 36,000 traditional meters with static smart meters equipped with LoRaWAN and wM-Bus communication.
Implementation of a dedicated network enabling accurate readings, real-time monitoring, and leak reduction.
Adoption of the Central Acquisition System (SAC) for the intelligent management of data and its integration into corporate systems.
At the technological core of the project is the new ElecTo SONIC ultrasonic meter, featuring an electronic register and integrated multiprotocol radio, also available in an NB-IoT version.
A device designed to ensure traceability, interoperability, and real-time data communication, meeting the efficiency and sustainability needs of modern utilities.
Towards more resilient water networks
The experience shared at Servizi a Rete TOUR 2025 reaffirms Maddalena’s commitment to promoting intelligent and secure management of water infrastructures, in line with European directives and the expectations of citizens and local communities.
A further step forward on the path toward digital, sustainable water networks capable of creating shared value.
