Geospace Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: GEOS) today announced its subsidiary Aquana, LLC, signed an agreement with United Systems & Software, a network Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solutions provider to municipal utilities and an Itron Engage Certified Channel Partner.
United Systems & Software will serve as the manufacturer’s representative and reseller for the Aquana SV2 smart valves for the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
“We’re thrilled to add the Aquana IoT Smart Valve solution to our product offerings focused on the enhancement of delivery of utility services and improve service for our customers,” said Brian Boyd, Vice President of United Systems & Software.
“Aquana’s new partnership with United Systems & Software is fantastic news for both companies, as well as for water utilities in the Southern and Central US,” remarked Bobby Barker, Vice President of Sales, Utilities of Aquana.
“Partnering with a company such as United Systems & Software made sense as we are both very much aligned in delivering smart water technologies to the water industry. This partnership will create value for both companies while supporting municipalities in creating operational efficiencies.”
United Systems & Software is one of the nation’s most accomplished distributors for Itron Corporation currently operating territories in 20 states. Since 1999, they have served the utility industry by providing Itron solutions that enhance the delivery of utility services and improve service for their consumers.
The Aquana Remote Shutoff Valve with Integrated AMI Endpoint offers wireless water monitoring and remote valve control for payment enforcement, move in/out, conservation compliance, and water billing. The Aquana Smart Valve delivers remote valve actuation through its smart Cloud connected valve, and is available with LoRaWAN or 5G compatible LTE-M connectivity, local control via Bluetooth, and includes an integrated AMI endpoint for reading pulse or encoded output water meters.
About Aquana, LLC.
Aquana’s premier Internet of Things (IoT) platform offers multifunctional, modular, and enterprise ready solutions serving the rapidly growing water utility and property management markets. The company’s water management solutions deliver remote shut-off valve control, remote AMI meter reading, as well as leak and burst protection for multi-family properties, commercial buildings, and utilities. Aquana combines connected smart valve hardware with cloud-based software in a Software as a Service (SaaS) recurring revenue model.
About United Systems & Software, Inc.
For over 45 years, United Systems & Software has provided quality solutions, services, and equipment for utilities and municipalities. United Systems offers innovative technology to help organizations optimize and sustain the delivery of water and energy — Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), software, and water loss management. United Systems complements these advanced solutions by offering project and process management services, helping utilities and municipalities modernize and streamline operations with the most complete product and service offering in the industry.
About Geospace Technologies
Geospace Technologies is a global technology and instrumentation manufacturer specializing in vibration sensing and highly ruggedized products which serve energy, industrial, government and commercial customers worldwide. The company’s products blend engineering expertise with advanced analytic software to optimize energy exploration, enhance national and homeland security, empower water utility and property managers, and streamline electronic printing solutions. With more than four decades of excellence, the company’s more than 600 employees across the world are dedicated to engineering and technical quality. Geospace is traded on the U.S. NASDAQ stock exchange as GEOS. For more information, visit www.geospace.com.