Dr. Y. Malini Reddy, Athena Infonomics' Director of WASH in South Asia, contributed an article on digital systems' role in inclusive water access to Water Digest. The article argues that, while recent advancements in technology have greatly increased the availability of data, there is a lack of quality and timely data that can help decision-makers reach sustainable outcomes in the area of water and sanitation.

Through various examples, Dr. Reddy demonstrates how a number of low- and middle-income countries and municipalities are taking data into their own hands, and describes how Athena has developed tools to help cities with data collection, analysis, visualization, and decision-making. The article contends that these success stories can help others to ensure access to lifesaving and life-altering services around the world.