OREANDA-NEWS. NEC Corporation, NEC Corporation of America and Texas State University today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a partnership between NEC and the University to conduct collaborative research and development to improve existing social infrastructure operation and management, such as water conservation and resource management.

Under the agreement, NEC and the University will jointly pursue future strategies to develop solutions for the responsible and sustainable use of natural resources. NEC and Texas State will work together to identify opportunities to perform testing related to advanced water conservation technology.

One such project is water leak detection.  NEC has developed cutting-edge technology that offers municipal water utility companies a cost-effective way to manage water resources to help meet the water needs of the communities they serve. This technology utilizes high-precision sensors that collect data on leaks in a community's water system.  NEC collects and analyzes the sensor data through the cloud and then offers remediation solutions to the water utility companies.   NEC will be conducting Proofs of Concept (POC) of the water leak system in a few U.S. cities.

"NEC is committed to using innovative technology to help strengthen and improve communities and build a thriving and sustainable future," said Dr. Nobuhiro Endo, president of NEC Corporation. "This new alliance will give NEC the opportunity to closely collaborate with Texas State University, a recognized leader in natural resource management, to identify exciting opportunities to provide new solutions that will benefit society as a whole."

"We are thrilled to be partners with NEC on projects that will have such a strong impact on society," said Dr. Denise Trauth, Texas State University's president. "NEC has a legacy of advancing green technologies and developing solutions to sustain our natural resources, and Texas State is committed to enhancing conservation and preservation efforts in everything from energy to water across the state."