Energy sector stories

Schneider & Nozomi join forces for global security boost
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Schneider Electric has partnered with Nozomi Networks to enhance global managed security services, focusing on critical sectors such as energy and water.

AMD & CEA team up for energy-efficient AI systems
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AMD has partnered with France's CEA to enhance AI computing technologies, aiming for energy efficiency in demanding sectors like energy and medicine.

Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security
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Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.

Tritax Big Box acquires 50% stake in Heathrow joint venture
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Burges Salmon has guided Tritax Big Box in a joint venture to enhance power delivery for a substantial new data centre at Heathrow, valued at GBP £5 billion.

Amadeus appoints Carol Borg as new Chief Financial Officer
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cleantech
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renewable energy
Amadeus has appointed Carol Borg as Chief Financial Officer, effective 5 May, bringing over 30 years of finance expertise to the travel tech leader.

EthosEnergy strengthens with Nasuni for data resilience
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storage
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dr
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cloud services
EthosEnergy has strengthened its disaster recovery strategy by integrating Nasuni's File Data Platform, improving resilience against natural disasters.

Callidus enhances data management with Macquarie's Azure cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Callidus Process Solutions has adopted Macquarie Telecom's Azure public cloud services to boost data management and prepare for future cyber and ESG regulations.

EPAM Systems expands partnership with Google Cloud for AI
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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power / energy
EPAM Systems is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to deliver AI-powered solutions across media, energy, and retail sectors, driving digital transformation.

Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025
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data protection
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Trustwave's 2025 cybersecurity threat report reveals a staggering 80% rise in ransomware attacks targeting the energy and utilities sector, highlighting urgent security concerns.

Alcatel-Lucent partners with Westcoast for UK distribution
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has partnered with Westcoast to distribute an extensive range of communications and networking technologies across the UK and Ireland.

Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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malware
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endpoint protection
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application security
Sonatype's latest research reveals a shocking rise in open source malware, with over 778,500 malicious packages detected in 2024, primarily affecting government organisations.

Thoughtworks partners with AWS to advance GenAI in Asia
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Thoughtworks has teamed up with Amazon Web Services to boost generative AI solutions for industries across the Asia Pacific, enhancing customer engagement and productivity.

Australian energy firms face data challenges despite digital tools
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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data fabric
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software development
Research by Appian shows that despite digital adoption, 78% of Australian energy firms struggle with data accessibility, risking operational efficiency.

Finalists for NZ Compare Awards 2024 announced
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Finalists for the NZ Compare Awards 2024 have been revealed, highlighting top performers in New Zealand's power and telecommunications sectors.

Birmingham's TSEG wins Property Tech company of the year award
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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students
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utilities
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energy sector
Birmingham's Student Energy Group has been awarded 'Property Tech Company of the Year' at the UK Business Tech Awards 2024 for its innovative approach.

Matt Johnson joins NTT DATA UK&I to tackle energy challenges
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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deloitte
NTT DATA UK&I has appointed Matt Johnson as Solution Director for its Energy and Utilities practice, focusing on decarbonisation and grid resilience.

Cyber-espionage group Volt Typhoon resurfaces globally
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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botnet
The return of Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored cyber-espionage group, threatens global infrastructures, exploiting outdated devices for covert operations.

Capco partners with POWWR for SaaS energy solutions
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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Capco has joined forces with POWWR to deliver integrated SaaS solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency for energy retailers and brokers.

MMS Group Indonesia adopts Workday HCM for growth boost
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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hcm
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cleantech
MMS Group Indonesia is set to digitally transform its workforce by implementing Workday Human Capital Management, aiming to double its team in the coming year.

Siemens to acquire Altair Engineering for USD $10 billion
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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it in manufacturing
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digital transformation
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data science
Siemens has reached an agreement to acquire Altair Engineering for an enterprise value of approximately USD $10 billion, enhancing its industrial software capabilities.