Utilities stories
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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it automation
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cybersecurity
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
Yesterday
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it in manufacturing
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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
This month
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firewalls
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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
This month
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data analytics
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cartech
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ai
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
This month
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data analytics
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cartech
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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
This month
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
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
This month
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iam
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supply chain & logistics
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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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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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
This month
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iot
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industrial iot
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partner programmes
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
This month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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
This month
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saas
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edutech
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higher education
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
This month
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motorola solutions
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aviation
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utilities
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
Last month
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mfa
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phishing
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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
Last month
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edutech
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digital transformation
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it services
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
Last month
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cx
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martech
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genai
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
Last month
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uc
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it training
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cx
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.
Australian insolvency rates predicted to increase in 2025
Last month
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utilities
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illion
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financial services
A surge in insolvency risks is predicted for Australian firms in 2025, with failure rates rising 6% in late 2024 amid renewed financial pressures.
Getac unveils next-gen rugged laptops for key sectors
Last month
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
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edge ai
Getac has unveiled its latest B360 and B360 Pro rugged laptops, designed for professionals in public safety, utilities, and defence, featuring advanced Edge AI capabilities.
Safety first: Leading partners adopt NVIDIA Cybersecurity AI to safeguard critical infrastructure
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Leading partners are leveraging NVIDIA's cybersecurity AI to bolster protection for critical infrastructure, confronting emerging AI-era threats head-on.
Emerald leads GBP £8.4m round to boost StormHarvester
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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saas
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data analytics
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ai
Emerald Technology Ventures has led a GBP £8.4 million funding round for Belfast's StormHarvester, aiming to enhance its smart water management solutions.