Israel Saves The Planet

[Rat in the Hat]

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More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO.

 

[JStone]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality

 

[Rat in the Hat]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality

 

[JStone]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

 

[Rat in the Hat]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

 

[JStone]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns.

 

[Rat in the Hat]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns.

 

[JStone]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns. Common data sources include utilities’ supervisory systems, which keep tabs on water turbidity, acidity and temperature, as well as public weather services.

 

[Rat in the Hat]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns. Common data sources include utilities’ supervisory systems, which keep tabs on water turbidity, acidity and temperature, as well as public weather services.

 

[JStone]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns. Common data sources include utilities’ supervisory systems, which keep tabs on water turbidity, acidity and temperature, as well as public weather services.

“TaKaDu is the first company to take all that data and analyze it and provide information to the utility,” said Heather Landis, an analyst at cleantech-focused Lux Research. “They are operating in their own space.”

 

[Rat in the Hat]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns. Common data sources include utilities’ supervisory systems, which keep tabs on water turbidity, acidity and temperature, as well as public weather services.

“TaKaDu is the first company to take all that data and analyze it and provide information to the utility,” said Heather Landis, an analyst at cleantech-focused Lux Research. “They are operating in their own space.”

 

[JStone]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns. Common data sources include utilities’ supervisory systems, which keep tabs on water turbidity, acidity and temperature, as well as public weather services.

“TaKaDu is the first company to take all that data and analyze it and provide information to the utility,” said Heather Landis, an analyst at cleantech-focused Lux Research. “They are operating in their own space.”

Last summer, TaKaDu raised $3.5 million from Israeli venture capital firms Gemini Israel Funds and Giza Venture Capital.

 

[Rat in the Hat]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns. Common data sources include utilities’ supervisory systems, which keep tabs on water turbidity, acidity and temperature, as well as public weather services.

“TaKaDu is the first company to take all that data and analyze it and provide information to the utility,” said Heather Landis, an analyst at cleantech-focused Lux Research. “They are operating in their own space.”

Last summer, TaKaDu raised $3.5 million from Israeli venture capital firms Gemini Israel Funds and Giza Venture Capital.

 

[JStone]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns. Common data sources include utilities’ supervisory systems, which keep tabs on water turbidity, acidity and temperature, as well as public weather services.

“TaKaDu is the first company to take all that data and analyze it and provide information to the utility,” said Heather Landis, an analyst at cleantech-focused Lux Research. “They are operating in their own space.”

Last summer, TaKaDu raised $3.5 million from Israeli venture capital firms Gemini Israel Funds and Giza Venture Capital. Peleg then assembled a team of researchers with advanced degrees in computer science and mathematics — many of whom, like Peleg, are garduates of Talpiot, the Israeli military’s elite science and technology training program.

 

[Rat in the Hat]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns. Common data sources include utilities’ supervisory systems, which keep tabs on water turbidity, acidity and temperature, as well as public weather services.

“TaKaDu is the first company to take all that data and analyze it and provide information to the utility,” said Heather Landis, an analyst at cleantech-focused Lux Research. “They are operating in their own space.”

Last summer, TaKaDu raised $3.5 million from Israeli venture capital firms Gemini Israel Funds and Giza Venture Capital. Peleg then assembled a team of researchers with advanced degrees in computer science and mathematics — many of whom, like Peleg, are garduates of Talpiot, the Israeli military’s elite science and technology training program.

 

[JStone]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns. Common data sources include utilities’ supervisory systems, which keep tabs on water turbidity, acidity and temperature, as well as public weather services.

“TaKaDu is the first company to take all that data and analyze it and provide information to the utility,” said Heather Landis, an analyst at cleantech-focused Lux Research. “They are operating in their own space.”

Last summer, TaKaDu raised $3.5 million from Israeli venture capital firms Gemini Israel Funds and Giza Venture Capital. Peleg then assembled a team of researchers with advanced degrees in computer science and mathematics — many of whom, like Peleg, are garduates of Talpiot, the Israeli military’s elite science and technology training program. Together, they spent a year formulating and tweaking the algorithms that are now the basis for TaKaDu’s water monitoring platform.

 

[Rat in the Hat]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns. Common data sources include utilities’ supervisory systems, which keep tabs on water turbidity, acidity and temperature, as well as public weather services.

“TaKaDu is the first company to take all that data and analyze it and provide information to the utility,” said Heather Landis, an analyst at cleantech-focused Lux Research. “They are operating in their own space.”

Last summer, TaKaDu raised $3.5 million from Israeli venture capital firms Gemini Israel Funds and Giza Venture Capital. Peleg then assembled a team of researchers with advanced degrees in computer science and mathematics — many of whom, like Peleg, are garduates of Talpiot, the Israeli military’s elite science and technology training program. Together, they spent a year formulating and tweaking the algorithms that are now the basis for TaKaDu’s water monitoring platform.

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[JStone]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns. Common data sources include utilities’ supervisory systems, which keep tabs on water turbidity, acidity and temperature, as well as public weather services.

“TaKaDu is the first company to take all that data and analyze it and provide information to the utility,” said Heather Landis, an analyst at cleantech-focused Lux Research. “They are operating in their own space.”

Last summer, TaKaDu raised $3.5 million from Israeli venture capital firms Gemini Israel Funds and Giza Venture Capital. Peleg then assembled a team of researchers with advanced degrees in computer science and mathematics — many of whom, like Peleg, are garduates of Talpiot, the Israeli military’s elite science and technology training program. Together, they spent a year formulating and tweaking the algorithms that are now the basis for TaKaDu’s water monitoring platform.

These algorithms borrow from network theory and machine learning to identify correlations between the many variables involved in water distribution

 

[Rat in the Hat]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns. Common data sources include utilities’ supervisory systems, which keep tabs on water turbidity, acidity and temperature, as well as public weather services.

“TaKaDu is the first company to take all that data and analyze it and provide information to the utility,” said Heather Landis, an analyst at cleantech-focused Lux Research. “They are operating in their own space.”

Last summer, TaKaDu raised $3.5 million from Israeli venture capital firms Gemini Israel Funds and Giza Venture Capital. Peleg then assembled a team of researchers with advanced degrees in computer science and mathematics — many of whom, like Peleg, are garduates of Talpiot, the Israeli military’s elite science and technology training program. Together, they spent a year formulating and tweaking the algorithms that are now the basis for TaKaDu’s water monitoring platform.

These algorithms borrow from network theory and machine learning to identify correlations between the many variables involved in water distribution

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[JStone]

TaKaDu Has VCs Buzzing About Smart Water MonitoringTaKaDu has VCs buzzing about smart water monitoring | VentureBeat

More than four and a half billion gallons of water are lost in transit every day in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — and 25 to 35 percent of water is lost every year worldwide, according to the World Bank.

Now a young Israeli company called TaKaDu has developed an innovative solution to this multibillion dollar problem.

Water loss costs the U.S. $2.6 billion every year, and the world $14 billion. When you add in insurance premiums for coverage against the damage that result from leaks and pipe bursts, these costs increase substantially.

“That water has been moved, it has been treated, [and] as it leaks, it might be causing property damage,” said Peter Williams, chief technology officer for the Big Green Innovations group at IBM. “The economic value of [preventing leaks] is compelling.”

As water networks have aged, the challenge has grown. TaKaDu’s answer to this problem is to use the data that water utilities already collect. It claims to have developed a complex and proprietary mathematical algorithm that can be used to predict and detect leaks, bursts, inefficiencies and equipment failures — enabling utilities to quickly prevent and respond to breaks and minimize water loss and repair costs. Infrastructure monitoring therefore enables utilities to make the most of their service and pipe replacement budgets. Here’s what its web-based dashboard looks like:

“Utilities already have meters all over their networks, transmitting data all the time,” said Amir Peleg, TakaDu’s founder and CEO. “They measure water flow, pressure and quality. I asked several utilities what they do with the data and they said almost nothing. They just log the data. They use it for operational needs, not for early detection.”

TaKaDu, however, uses this information, combined with data gleaned from other sources, to identify local and regional consumption baselines, as well as daily and weekly use patterns. Common data sources include utilities’ supervisory systems, which keep tabs on water turbidity, acidity and temperature, as well as public weather services.

“TaKaDu is the first company to take all that data and analyze it and provide information to the utility,” said Heather Landis, an analyst at cleantech-focused Lux Research. “They are operating in their own space.”

Last summer, TaKaDu raised $3.5 million from Israeli venture capital firms Gemini Israel Funds and Giza Venture Capital. Peleg then assembled a team of researchers with advanced degrees in computer science and mathematics — many of whom, like Peleg, are garduates of Talpiot, the Israeli military’s elite science and technology training program. Together, they spent a year formulating and tweaking the algorithms that are now the basis for TaKaDu’s water monitoring platform.

These algorithms borrow from network theory and machine learning to identify correlations between the many variables involved in water distribution. To illustrate, Peleg offered a simple example based on readings from meters in two different neighborhoods served by the same utility.