Nucleus3 | Beyond the Edge newsletter - July 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Beyond the Edge
Welcome to the latest edition of Beyond the Edge, your update on the latest innovations, projects and opportunities shaping the future of digital water.
In this edition, we're sharing practical insights to support your utility's digital metering journey, along with some great August offers.
August offers
- Free extended warranty on every Itron Intelis™ wSource meter ordered during August.
- 10% off Itron TD8 mechanical meters, helping you plan your FY27 meter replacement programme.
- Our complimentary Pilot in a Box engagement, designed to help utilities confidently plan their digital metering journey.
You'll also find a customer project spotlight, insights from the Itron APAC Partner Summit, an overview of our advisory services, and an introduction to another member of the team behind N3 Edge.
Thank you for your continued partnership. We hope you enjoy this edition, and if anything catches your eye, we'd love to start a conversation.
Hardware Spotlight
August Offer |
Itron
Intelis™ wSource
Smart metering, ready when you are.
Avoid long lead times and start your digital metering rollout with confidence.
The Itron Intelis™ wSource combines ultrasonic measurement technology with integrated NB-IoT communications, delivering highly accurate data, low maintenance requirements and seamless integration with the Temetra platform.
August Special
Place your order during August and receive:
- Free extended warranty* on every wSource meter ordered
- Priority stock allocation and dispatch
- A deployment planning session with one of our digital metering specialists
Whether you're replacing ageing assets or preparing for a broader AMI rollout, now is the ideal time to secure stock.
*Conditions apply. Offer valid until 31 August 2026.
August Offer
Planning your FY27 meter replacement programme?
Keep your mechanical meter fleet performing at its best.
The start of the financial year is the perfect time to review ageing mechanical water meters and plan your replacement programme before failures impact customers and operations.
Whether you're undertaking a full fleet replacement or targeting high-priority assets, our team can help you develop a practical replacement strategy that aligns with your budget and future digital metering plans.
Limited August Offer
Order your Itron TD8 mechanical meters during August and receive:
- 10%* off Itron TD8 mechanical meters
- Reliable stock availability
- Fast delivery
- Advice on planning your replacement programme and future digital metering transition
Planning ahead now can reduce maintenance costs, improve billing accuracy and provide a smoother transition to future smart metering initiatives.
*Conditions apply. Offer valid until 31 August 2026.
Complimentary Service
Pilot in a Box
Take the first step towards digital metering with confidence.
Every successful digital metering programme starts with one question...
Where do we begin?
Our Pilot in a Box engagement helps utilities explore digital metering in a structured, practical way before committing to a larger investment.
What's Included
- Discovery workshop
- Technology recommendations
- Pilot design & planning
- Benefits realisation framework
Deliverables
- Implementation roadmap
- Budgetary estimate
- Tailored recommendations
- Next-step planning session
No obligation. No cost.
Pilot in a Box is a complimentary service offered by N3Edge to help utilities confidently plan their digital metering journey.
Advisory Services
Turning strategy into outcomes
Digital metering is about much more than installing new technology. Success comes from having the right strategy, trusted data and a clear plan to realise long-term value.
Business case & ROI
Develop compelling investment cases supported by financial modelling, cost-benefit analysis and executive-ready documentation.
Benefits realisation
Measure success from day one and demonstrate the value of your investment long after project delivery.
Data optimisation
Turn digital metering data into actionable insights through improved reporting, analytics and operational visibility.
Strategic advisory
From technology selection through to operational readiness, we help utilities navigate digital transformation with confidence.
Customer Spotlight
Building the Foundation for Smarter Water Data
As digital metering programs continue to expand, utilities are collecting more data than ever before. One of the biggest challenges is ensuring information from different technologies and vendors can work together in a consistent and meaningful way.
Hunter Water Digital Meter Common Data Structure
Challenge
Bringing together digital metering data from multiple platforms into a consistent, scalable framework.
Solution
Development of a standardised Digital Meter Common Data Structure that enables multiple technologies and vendors to work together seamlessly.
Benefits
- Improved reporting
- Stronger data governance
- Simpler integration with downstream systems
- Better support for future digital metering initiatives
Projects like this demonstrate how strong data foundations enable utilities to gain greater value from their digital metering investments while creating a scalable platform for future innovation.
Did you know?
Helping Utilities Deliver Successful Change
N3 Edge is part of the wider N3 Group, giving our customers access to experienced consulting and delivery specialists through N3 Evolve.
N3 Evolve works alongside organisations in complex and regulated environments to turn strategy into practical delivery. Whether a programme is still being shaped, losing momentum or preparing for operational handover, the team provides the structure, capability and support needed to keep important work moving.
Business Case Development
Building clear investment cases, options assessments and decision-ready recommendations.
PMO & Delivery Assurance
Improving governance, visibility, accountability and delivery confidence across complex programmes.
Business Analysis
Connecting business needs, technology decisions and operational requirements.
Change & Adoption
Preparing teams for change and supporting the adoption of new systems, processes and ways of working.
Operational Readiness
Ensuring people, processes, support models and governance are ready before go-live.
Managed Capability
Providing experienced specialists to strengthen internal teams and address short-term capability gaps.
More than technology
Together, N3 Edge and N3 Evolve can support the full journey, from developing the business case and selecting technology through to implementation, change, operational readiness and benefits realisation.
INDUSTRY UPDATE
Itron APAC Partner Summit 2026
Our COO, Alana Geraets Chong, and Service Delivery Manager, Chinmay Patankar, recently represented N3 Edge and InteliEON at Itron's APAC Engage Partner Summit in Khao Lak, Thailand.
The summit brought together channel partners from across the Asia-Pacific region to share market insights, strengthen collaboration and explore the future of smart water innovation.
Key Takeaways
- Continued investment in the Temetra platform and hosted services.
- Expanded support for multiple meter technologies, communications networks and third-party devices.
- New capabilities including enhanced AMI monitoring, water-loss analysis, meter sizing insights and firmware management.
- Continued focus on helping utilities achieve better customer outcomes through innovation and collaboration.
As an Itron Channel Partner, we're excited to bring these latest innovations back to our customers and continue delivering practical, future-ready smart water solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
Meet the Team – LaToya Hamiora
Role: Project & Sales Operations
Hi, I'm LaToya!
I work across project coordination and sales operations, supporting our customers from the early planning stages through to project delivery and ongoing managed services. I enjoy bringing people together, keeping projects moving, and making sure our customers have a positive experience every step of the way.
Before joining Nucleus3, I spent more than a decade in customer success, account management and project delivery across technology, managed services and infrastructure. Those experiences have shaped my passion for building strong relationships and finding practical solutions that help our customers succeed.
What I enjoy most about my role:
No two days are the same. Whether I'm helping prepare a proposal, coordinating project delivery, or working with our customers on their next challenge, I love being part of a team that's helping shape the future of digital water.
Meet my work from home colleague 🐶
This is Gaston, my unofficial office assistant. He takes his role very seriously, supervising meetings from the comfort of his bed. If you ever hear gentle snoring during one of our Teams calls, don't worry... that's just him making sure everything is running smoothly!
