Utilities stories
Grid operators and communities are facing mounting pressure as AI-driven data centre demand strains ageing networks and slows approvals worldwide.
Rising electricity and water demands from AI facilities are driving a push for common sustainability standards and green finance criteria.
Continuous cell-level monitoring is being extended into Zone 1 and Zone 2 battery rooms, reducing risky site entries and compliance burden.
The hire strengthens Cogna’s push overseas as it seeks to scale its AI platform for utilities, gas and construction customers.
Customers in mining and energy will get tighter links between maintenance planning, sourcing and supply agreements after the acquisition.
Public sector and critical infrastructure operators will gain more control over sensitive systems as Cisco broadens on-premises support across EMEA.
Power and water operators will gain OT-specific patching tools as Emerson adds OPSWAT technology to its Ovation platform globally.
Poor asset data can leave critical systems exposed, as the update turns xDome visibility gaps into prioritised security tasks.
Utilities could more easily link meter data to demand response as DLMS User Association and the OpenADR Alliance align their technical standards.
Organisations needing stronger assurance now face a stricter test for encryption, with accredited labs verifying cryptographic controls and key handling.
The consultancy is reshaping its senior technical leadership to meet rising demand for data-led engineering across global data centre projects.
Homeowners can now get personalised retrofit advice and funding guidance as rising energy bills and weather risks boost demand for upgrades.
Custom-built agents could leave Irish boards carrying the full cost of AI errors, with fines and compliance failures possible under EU rules.
Used by more than 20,000 organisations, FME has been recognised for simplifying data access as Safe Software expands into AI and digital twins.
Room-temperature terahertz detectors could help Canada’s 6G networks gain more bandwidth, faster data and lower latency within years.
Local delivery is helping Brennan lift services revenue by about 20 per cent as government and critical infrastructure buyers seek onshore cyber control.
Up to 500 attendees will hear how geospatial data is being used to plan upgrades to Ireland’s energy, transport, broadband and water networks.
The study suggests quantum-safe encryption could be deployed on existing telecom fibre without disrupting 10 Gbps data traffic.
Almost nine in 10 New Zealanders worry about online identity theft as Experian says fraud losses and AI scams are climbing.
Fraud is eroding trust in digital services, with 56% of Australians saying they have already suffered online scams or identity theft.
