LG Uplus Showcases Communication Technologies at Water Industry Expo: "Boosting Efficiency"

LG Uplus is the first in the telecommunications industry to participate in the International Water Industry Expo, showcasing communication technologies that can be applied across the entire spectrum of water and sewage management.

LG Uplus announced on the 19th that it will set up an exhibition booth and introduce water industry-related solutions at the International Water Industry Expo held from the 18th to the 20th at the BEXCO Exhibition Center 1 in Busan. The photo shows the LG Uplus exhibition booth set up at BEXCO Exhibition Center 1 in Busan. Provided by LG Uplus

LG Uplus announced on the 19th that it has set up an exhibition booth at the International Water Industry Expo, held from the 18th to the 20th at BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1 in Busan, to introduce water industry-related solutions such as remote water meter reading and facility safety management. Since its inception in 2002, the expo has been fostering industry activation by connecting businesses, academia, government organizations, and overseas institutions through over 30 associated events, including equipment exhibitions and conferences.

In July 2017, LG Uplus became the first in the telecommunications industry to commercialize a nationwide Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) network, and has since operated approximately 2.5 million connections for remote water meter reading. Water meters are often buried underground or installed inside buildings, making communication unstable. LG Uplus explained that by utilizing the 850MHz frequency band, which excels in penetration and diffraction performance, it ensures smooth data transmission.

At this expo, LG Uplus is introducing IoT communication and essential solutions that provide stable connectivity even in harsh conditions such as underground environments. Remote water meter reading is a technology in which IoT devices attached to water meters automatically collect usage data and transmit it through the communication network. This method offers greater accuracy and enables the detection of leaks and excessive usage compared to traditional in-person meter reading.

In addition, at the expo, LG Uplus showcased customized AIoT solutions for on-site needs such as water supply and management, the 'Smart Facility Safety Monitoring’ solution to ensure safety during manhole operations, and an 'AI-based Integrated Control Platform' for managing various devices simultaneously. LG Uplus plans to continue expanding communication-based solutions that support efficient operations across the entire water industry.

Park Sungyul, Head of Enterprise Business Innovation Group at LG Uplus, said, "LG Uplus has consistently worked to enhance the efficiency of water industry management," and added, "We will provide services that improve water resource management operations for local governments and public sectors, and contribute to accident prevention, through customized solutions that combine AI and IoT technologies."

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