The change has been significant . Now , instead of new tech projects taking one to three years to complete , with the new platform and ways of working , Watercare can deliver change in substantially less time — weeks and months rather than years . Another component is the organisation ’ s automated testing platform , which minimises the spend on testing from 30 % of the budget to under 10 % while quadrupling the efficiency and speed of testing . Partnering with the right experts who can help augment its capability has been a critical aspect of the success of Watercare ’ s technology quality drive .

The next step for the Data Hub is the development of the Nerve Centre — Watercare ’ s ‘ air traffic control tower ’ which is both physical and technical . Visualisation will be key to its operation , with large screens and interactivity bringing together different aspects of the organisation through the application of data . Ultimately , the Nerve Centre will provide a predictive layer to the maintenance of Auckland ’ s water supply so Watercare can preempt problems or identify them early , allowing for timely maintenance .

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