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Efficient meter reading without system interruption

  • April 30, 2026
  • 2-minute read

Utility companies are increasingly faced with the challenge of efficiently, reliably, and economically capturing large volumes of data. At the same time, the demands for transparency, scalability, and the integration of modern communication infrastructures are rising.

UDRIVE offers a flexible drive-by solution that significantly simplifies mobile data collection for water, gas and heat meters, while also supporting the transition to digital remote meter reading.

Making mobile data collection efficient

UDRIVE enables the structured and reliable collection of consumption data directly in the field. The collected data is automatically transferred to existing billing and management systems. This reduces manual work steps, minimizes potential errors, and sustainably simplifies processes.

The intuitive user interface supports users in their daily operations while simultaneously reducing training requirements.

Scalable infrastructure for future requirements

As demands increase, so does the infrastructure of modern utility networks. UDRIVE provides a future-proof foundation for this: The solution enables a seamless transition from mobile drive-by meter reading to permanently networked remote meter reading via LoRaWAN – without media breaks or system changes.

This preserves existing investments and gives utility companies maximum flexibility in the further development of their infrastructure.

Part of GWF INFINIO® ecosystem

As part of the GWF INFINIO® UDRIVE ecosystem offers far more than just data collection. Its cloud-based software architecture enables centralized system and key management, as well as access to analysis and monitoring functions for data-driven decisions within the utility network.

Users also benefit from:

  • a transparent map overview of all meters to be read
  • optimized routes for more efficient processes in the field
  • Alarm messages for the early detection of deviations
  • a central and user-friendly platform structure

Implementing the digitalization of meter reading sustainably

UDRIVE helps utility companies to make selection processes more efficient, reduce operating costs and at the same time create the basis for a gradual digitization of the network infrastructure.

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Aurélien Peix
Product Manager Platform and Software
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