Vircarda vs SmartValve

Causeway Vircarda, your world connected. The Vircarda app allows any worker present in one of the Causeway Workforce Management solutions to store, surface and verify their digital worker ID. The secure virtual smartcard wallet allows you to carry all your credentials on your mobile device and, with compatible apps, the cards can be scanned and verified as proof of identity. Vircarda integrates fully with Causeway SkillGuard workforce management and Causeway Rail Industry Worker Program (RIW) for the Australian Rail Industry. Vircarda cards can also be used as a digital id with Causeway Donseed Biometric Time and Attendance. Vircarda is available as a free app. Why use Vircarda: - Qualify, identify and verify your cardholders instantly. Vircarda generates an encrypted short-life QR code. This means the cardholder’s credentials are securely and consistently electronically readable. - Deliver targeted notifications and in-app messages to your cardholders through simple and engaging content, by entering into a meaningful two-way, responsive dialogue. - Cardholders can view, update, renew, cancel, suspend and reactivate cards in real-time. - There's no need for cardholders to remember their smartcard - if they have their mobile phone, they have it with them. - Cardholders benefit from a notification every time their card is read and have control over when card reads take place. - Deploy cards and update records instantly. With a digital solution, there's no need for postage or delays. - Vircarda removes the need for plastic smartcards, helping your organisation dramatically reduce its environmental impact. Features: - Scalable, secure and robust solution for organisations of any size. - Store and manage multiple virtual cards all in one app. - Quick and easy to set-up and issued instantly. - Authorised card checkers can authenticate and verify individuals using smart QR codes. - Powerful, engaging and contextual in-app messages can be sent to cardholders including links to URLs, QR codes and attachments. - System generated notifications on card scheme activity. We have built smartcard solutions for over 3 million users – discover what Vircarda can do for you.

The issue of transient pressure surge in water networks is a serious issue for water companies. A transient pressure surge can occur as a result of network operations or interventions, particularly valve operations and hydrant operations. The result of the surge is the potential for structural damage, especially on ageing distribution networks, resulting in increased leakages, bursts and ultimately customer supply interruptions. Research and analysis of asset failures by water companies shows that over 50% of unplanned supply interruptions can be traced back to network activity, primarily valve operations that have taken place in the preceding seven days. High-quality training for Network Technicians is clearly one of the answers to reducing these issues but this is only part of the picture. To support the network operations we have created SmartValve. SmartValve is an app which attaches to any standard valve key. The app uses Near Field Communication (NFC) to identify a Valve and deliver a safe turn profile for the Network Technician to follow. The app records the operations in real-time and provides audio and visual guidance on the status of the operation. The data recorded is streamed back to the cloud for analysis and export to any of your internal systems. SmartValve gives you: • The ability to tag all your network valves using NFC chips • The distribution of network operations to your NTs • The delivery of a valves turn history and current turn profile • The recording of the operations to ensure they meet the required standards • The ability to stream data to the cloud in real-time for analysis and integration • And ultimately full traceability of ALL NETWORK OPERATIONS, reduced leakage and bursts and happier customers.