Cleanaway is modernising its network connecting 350 sites

Cleanaway Waste Management is midway through a network modernisation program that is expected to be completed by April next year.

The ASX-listed waste management company is in the process of deploying a software-defined wide area network using Netskope technology, with Macquarie Technology Group overseeing the delivery.

The SD-WAN will ultimately support more than 350 sites across Australia, Macquarie said in a statement.

So far, a pilot phase has been completed and 25 sites are now active with the new network infrastructure.

Cleanaway’s head of IT infrastructure Matt Gurrie said that the “transformation puts reliable connectivity back at the centre of our work, helping us make faster, better-informed decisions that protect our drivers and the communities we serve every day.”

The network “is designed to support stronger video capture and monitoring across sites, helping drivers, waste management professionals, and other frontline workers manage safety incidents such as vehicle fires and issues with household and corporate waste,” according to the statement.

“Data from onboard sensors and cameras feeds into a central control room, supporting real-time decisions that protect drivers and the wider community.”

The network is also set to act as an enabler for future initiatives under Cleanaway’s Blueprint 2030 2.0 strategy, including fleet analytics and AI-supported operations.