Utilities stories - Page 2
Aeris & Palo Alto link SASE to secure global IoT fleets
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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uc
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Aeris links its IoT Watchtower with Palo Alto Networks' Prisma SASE 5G to unify zero-trust security and connectivity for global IoT fleets.
Atturra wins five-year Haileybury deal for Scholarion
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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saas
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crm
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manufacturing
Atturra secures a five-year deal to roll out its Scholarion cloud platform across Haileybury, one of Australia's largest independent schools.
Avetta & BG Road Safety boost road transport safety
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Avetta partners with BG Road Safety to launch a data-led road transport risk module for Australian firms facing rising safety scrutiny.
Netmore unveils Pulse partner push for global IoT scale
Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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smart cities
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iot
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iiot
Netmore launches its Pulse partner scheme to streamline global IoT roll-outs, unifying over 200 partners and prioritising LoRaWAN at scale.
Ericsson unveils 5G router to power connected fleets
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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uc
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firewalls
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data protection
Ericsson launches modular 5G in-vehicle router with Wi-Fi 7, edge AI and centimetre-level tracking for fleets, transit and emergency services.
Myriota unveils AssetHawk satellite IoT asset tracker
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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agricultural technology
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iot
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iiot
Myriota launches AssetHawk, a rugged satellite IoT tracker promising global coverage and 10-year battery life for remote industrial assets.
Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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dr
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
Logicalis Australia launches Technology Assurance Services to help regulated sectors meet CPS 230-era resilience and third-party risk demands.
Siemens unveils virtualised substation protection platform
Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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iot security
Siemens launches Siprotec V, a virtual substation protection platform that replaces up to 60 devices, slashing costs, space and cabling.
Informotion names new CEO to drive Microsoft AI push
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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edutech
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Informotion appoints Shane Parsons as CEO to spearhead a deeper Microsoft AI and cloud pivot, targeting regulated and public sector demand.
8x8 sees AI customer interactions surge across voice, chat
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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uc
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data protection
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digital transformation
8x8 reports triple-digit growth in AI voice and messaging for CX, as contact centres scale automation beyond pilots across channels.
Wi-SUN unveils low-energy IoT certification for cities
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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smart cities
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digital signage
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iot security
Wi-SUN launches FAN 1.1 Low Energy certification to unify low-power and high-performance IoT devices on one smart city network.
Dragos deepens Microsoft tie-up to secure OT on Azure
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
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siem
Dragos expands its Microsoft partnership to run OT security on Azure, integrate with Sentinel and offer SaaS from Q1 2026.
Data discipline will make or break enterprise AI in 2026
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
As AI scales across Australia and New Zealand, leaders are learning that trust, impact and compliance all hinge on disciplined, clean data.
WEL launches rapid solar & battery connection system
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
WEL launches a digital approvals platform that greenlights most home solar and battery connections across its NZ network in under five minutes.
Mitsubishi Electric seals USD $1bn Nozomi Networks deal
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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ransomware
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manufacturing
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iot security
Mitsubishi Electric completes USD $1bn purchase of OT and IoT security specialist Nozomi Networks, which will continue to run independently.
Snowflake unveils AI data tools tailored to energy firms
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Snowflake launches Energy Solutions for its AI Data Cloud, unifying IT, OT and IoT data to boost grid reliability and cut emissions.
Snowflake unveils AI Data Cloud 'Energy Solutions'
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Snowflake launches Energy Solutions for its AI Data Cloud, unifying energy sector data to modernise grid planning and asset management.
8x8 extends Secure Pay for global digital payments
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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manufacturing
8x8 expands Secure Pay globally, unifying compliant digital payments and AI-led outreach across its customer experience platform.
Claroty names James Love as new Chief Revenue Officer
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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iot security
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iot
Cyber-physical systems security vendor Claroty appoints James Love as Chief Revenue Officer to drive CPS-focused growth and AI initiatives.
Christmas food splurge drives surprise rise in spending
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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christmas
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restaurants
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inflation
Festive food, drink and dining out delivered a surprise December spending lift, as households splurged ahead of Christmas gatherings.