Energy sector stories - Page 1
Finalists for NZ Compare Awards 2024 announced
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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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
3 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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The return of Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored cyber-espionage group, threatens global infrastructures, exploiting outdated devices for covert operations.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
5 days ago
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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
This month
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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
This month
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Siemens has reached an agreement to acquire Altair Engineering for an enterprise value of approximately USD $10 billion, enhancing its industrial software capabilities.
Enhancing safety & efficiency for Australian utility workers
Last month
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In Australia, real-time mobile solutions are transforming safety and efficiency for field workers in the energy sector, which faces a serious operational risk challenge.
Macrium launches Reflect X, advancing backup technology
Last month
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Macrium has unveiled Reflect X, a cutting-edge backup solution boasting doubled recovery speeds and native support for ARM devices, enhancing operational resilience.
Orro launches infrastructure services for Australia & NZ
Last month
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Orro has launched a new division, Orro Critical Infrastructure, to enhance Operational Technology services for critical infrastructure in Australia and New Zealand.
Dodo partners with Gentrack for advanced billing system
Last month
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Vocus Group partners with Gentrack to launch a modern billing system for Dodo Power & Gas, enhancing operational efficiency in the Australian energy sector.
West London tech sector threatened by power shortages
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Power shortages risk stalling West London's tech boom, warns Aggreko. Energy solutions like battery storage and advanced generators are critical for new data centre projects.
Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.
Ransomware recovery costs soar in energy & water sectors
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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Sophos reports a fourfold rise in median recovery costs for energy and water sectors to USD $3 million in 2024, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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power / energy
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SMA Australia has named John Alexander as Vice President of Large Scale. With 35 years in the energy sector, he aims to enhance market presence through advanced grid-forming inverters.
AIOps could save energy sector millions says New Relic report
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Energy sector outages are costing over USD $34 million annually, reveals a New Relic report. Enhanced observability and AIOps adoption are key strategies for mitigation.
97% of UK FTSE 100 firms hit by third-party cyber breaches
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
A SecurityScorecard report reveals 97% of the UK's FTSE 100 firms faced third-party breaches last year, stressing urgent supply chain cybersecurity enhancements.
An untold story about Nuclear Power in Australia
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Nuclear power's promise of 24/7 reliability faces unexpected challenges in Australia’s future grid, clashing with the dominance of rooftop solar.
Niall Hannigan appointed CFO at Princeton Digital Group
Fri, 17th May 2024
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Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has appointed Niall Hannigan as Group CFO, effective 3rd June 2024, to bolster the company's global growth in the digital economy.
What Artificial Intelligence means for Your KiwiSaver account
Thu, 16th May 2024
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AI could revolutionise KiwiSaver accounts by providing real-time data insights, optimising investments, and driving wealth creation for 3.25+ million investors.