Technology

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Each July, the IA spearheads Smart Irrigation Month which highlights the social, economic and environmental benefits of efficient irrigation.
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You would think that smart irrigation practices are a no-brainer, so why the struggle?
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EPA’s WaterSense label for weather-based irrigation controllers has been a key tool in promoting water efficiency.
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A look at how to deploy irrigation system design software on a project and advice to contractors interested in using software on projects.
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One of the most significant challenges for landscape irrigation contractors is to recruit and onboard staff.
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The FCC has announced the launch of a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program designed to enhance the security of wireless IoT products.  
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What does 2024 look like and how can the irrigation industry prepare? I believe 2024 might reflect more of what we now accept as “normal.”
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The fundamentals of design for commercial and residential landscape lighting projects are similar, but the nuances are distinct.
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The right software platform can streamline operations, boost productivity, grow the customer base and strengthen client relationships.
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With the right approach and information, irrigation audits translate to a savings of both dollars and natural resources.