Energy sector stories
Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns
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Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon’s global risk survey highlighting local challenges.
F5 BIG-IP hack exposes critical infrastructure to major risk
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A state-sponsored hack of F5's BIG-IP products risks critical infrastructure globally by exposing industrial control systems to unauthorised access and disruption.
Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to drive UK growth
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Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to spearhead UK growth and expand its influence in the data centre and digital infrastructure market.
Why utilities must make packet-level visibility their priority
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As Asia Pacific's energy sector digitises, guaranteed packet-level visibility must underpin operational resilience to secure critical utility networks from rising cyber threats.
Ransomware & state threats surge in Europe, warns CrowdStrike
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European organisations faced a sharp 2024 rise in ransomware and state-backed cyberattacks, with 22% of global victims, says CrowdStrike's latest report.
Canada announces CAD $11 million in carbon tech funding
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Canada commits CAD $11M to boost carbon storage and AI-driven energy innovations in Quebec and Newfoundland, aiming to meet climate goals.
UK firms see AI boost but workforce training lags behind
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Two-thirds of UK firms report AI boosts in productivity, yet only 45% offer workforce training, highlighting a skills gap despite notable gains, IBM finds.
Innovation gap threatens UK industry competitiveness in Europe
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Research shows UK industry leaders value innovation but lack urgency, risking competitiveness in Europe compared to stronger views in France and Italy.
Asia-Pacific data centres urged to balance growth & green energy
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The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association urges governments to adopt policies balancing rapid digital growth with green energy targets across the region.
Altenso Australia launches, advancing large-scale battery storage
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Altenso Australia launches in Sydney, aiming to boost large-scale battery storage and hydrogen projects to support the nation’s clean energy transition.
INNIO secures major 2.3 GW order to power AI data centres
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INNIO secures largest-ever 2.3 GW order from VoltaGrid to power a major US AI data centre, promising USD $300 million fuel savings annually with efficient gas-fired units.
Totalmobile & MACS EU to modernise UK & EU field operations
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Totalmobile partners with MACS EU to modernise field operations for UK and EU industries, boosting efficiency and compliance with integrated digital solutions.
Droplet NeverTrust certified on HPE to tackle costly UK breaches
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Droplet's NeverTrust security solution certified on HPE ProLiant to shield UK firms from costly breaches by isolating applications beyond identity-based controls.
Exclusive: Appian's Marc Wilson warns of AI pilot pitfalls
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Appian highlights Australia's lead in enterprise AI adoption through practical, process-focused 'boring AI' delivering real value and efficiency gains.
Canada’s M&A activity grows as US market slows, Sapling reports
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Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.
New Zealand’s chance to lead in green datacentres
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New Zealand stands poised to lead in sustainable data centres, harnessing 85% renewable energy to power AI growth worth NZD $3.4b annually by 2035.
OpenADR Alliance sees record global growth as energy evolves
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The OpenADR Alliance reports record growth with nearly 60 new members as global energy sector adopts open standards for managing distributed resources.
Kalina sells allocated megawatts for CAD $18 million in Alberta
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Kalina Distributed Power has sold allocated megawatts in Alberta for CAD $18 million to a customer developing a major gas-fired power and data centre complex.
HCLTech teams with GSMA to drive global Open Gateway initiative
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HCLTech has joined forces with GSMA to advance the Open Gateway initiative, enabling telecom operators to monetise networks using standardised APIs globally.
Genesis Energy deploys Databricks to boost AI & data strategy
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Genesis Energy will adopt the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to enhance its AI use, boost data management, and train staff in a major digital transformation.