Utilities stories

Atturra wins top Boomi APJ Partner award for sixth time in row
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Atturra has won Boomi's APJ Partner of the Year award for the third consecutive year, adding to five previous wins, showcasing its leadership in integration solutions.

Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift
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OpenADR Alliance, led by Rolf Bienert, accelerates energy management amid electrification shift, enabling smarter EV charging and dynamic pricing globally.

Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing for growth
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it services
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emergency services
Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing to lead national growth and brand strategy across public and private sectors in Australia.

Safe Software unveils FME updates for secure API & AR digital twins
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Safe Software unveils FME Data Virtualization and FME Realize, enhancing data integration and digital twin access for real-time decision-making on iOS devices.

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President
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Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.

Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation
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Nearly 40% of global industrial firms, rising to 45% in APAC, cite cybersecurity as a major hurdle in the digitalisation of Operational Technology environments.

Distology adds Radiflow to expand OT security for resellers
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network security
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iot security
Distology partners with Radiflow to enhance OT security offerings for resellers, boosting protection of critical infrastructure across manufacturing and utilities sectors.

Five startups win ABB’s challenge with AI energy solutions
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Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.

Gridsight secures $7.5m to drive global energy shift
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power / energy
Gridsight has secured $7.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-powered software, aiding energy operators in navigating Australia’s energy transition.

Capgemini & Google Cloud unite for AI customer solutions
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Capgemini has teamed up with Google Cloud to develop innovative AI solutions designed to enhance customer experiences across multiple sectors.

Key security vulnerabilities revealed in 2025 hack report
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construction
The CyberCX Hack Report for 2025 reveals alarming cyber vulnerabilities, with 90% of severe findings linked to Application Security and Identity Management.

Dynatrace earns 'Protected' status for Azure solution in Australia
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Dynatrace has secured 'Protected' status for its SaaS platform on Microsoft Azure in Australia, enhancing its capability to support government security initiatives.

Pelion launches Pelion Plans aiming for global growth
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Pelion has unveiled Pelion Plans, a new managed IoT offering, as it aims for global growth and enhances its service reliability for enterprise clients.

Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities
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A study by Semperis reveals that 62% of UK and US water and electricity utilities were targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, raising serious alerts.

Prvidr opens new office in Townsville for tech expansion
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Prvidr has opened a new office in Townsville to better serve its expanding clientele across Queensland, boosting technology job opportunities in the region.

Motorola debuts AI devices for hazardous environments
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aviation
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modernisation
Motorola Solutions has unveiled a new line of AI-powered devices aimed at hazardous environments, enhancing security across industries like oil and gas.

Exclusive: Yubico pushes for wider protection under Australia's scam bill
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk calls for broader protections under Australia's Scam Prevention Framework Bill, highlighting significant security gaps across various industries.

NTT DATA expands SAP cloud services with new partnership
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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NTT DATA has joined the SAP PartnerEdge programme as a managed service provider, enhancing its cloud solutions for clients worldwide.

Generative AI boosts customer service, says Capgemini study
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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A new Capgemini study reveals customer satisfaction in the UK is low, with just 45% satisfied, despite the potential of generative AI to improve service quality.

New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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A report reveals New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold for customer service in 2024, with two-thirds considering switching providers due to delays.