Energy sector stories
Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon's global risk survey highlighting local challenges.
Altenso Australia launches in Sydney, aiming to boost large-scale battery storage and hydrogen projects to support the nation's clean energy transition.
Appian highlights Australia's lead in enterprise AI adoption through practical, process-focused 'boring AI' delivering real value and efficiency gains.
Microsoft's deal to restart Three Mile Island's nuclear reactor marks a revival driven by soaring AI data centre energy demands and sustainability goals.
Australian firm Akaysha Energy uses Gurobi's optimisation tech to boost forecasting and management of battery energy storage across global markets.
A state-sponsored hack of F5's BIG-IP products risks critical infrastructure globally by exposing industrial control systems to unauthorised access and disruption.
As Asia Pacific's energy sector digitises, guaranteed packet-level visibility must underpin operational resilience to secure critical utility networks from rising cyber threats.
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.
The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association urges governments to adopt policies balancing rapid digital growth with green energy targets across the region.
The OpenADR Alliance reports record growth with nearly 60 new members as global energy sector adopts open standards for managing distributed resources.
EonFibre partners with Datacentre220 to offer DC Direct fibre links in Auckland, boosting high-capacity data connections across New Zealand's digital hubs.
Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to spearhead UK growth and expand its influence in the data centre and digital infrastructure market.
European organisations faced a sharp 2024 rise in ransomware and state-backed cyberattacks, with 22% of global victims, says CrowdStrike's latest report.
Canada commits CAD $11M to boost carbon storage and AI-driven energy innovations in Quebec and Newfoundland, aiming to meet climate goals.
Research shows UK industry leaders value innovation but lack urgency, risking competitiveness in Europe compared to stronger views in France and Italy.
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 partners with MACS EU to modernise field operations for UK and EU industries, boosting efficiency and compliance with integrated digital solutions.
Droplet's NeverTrust security solution certified on HPE ProLiant to shield UK firms from costly breaches by isolating applications beyond identity-based controls.
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 stands poised to lead in sustainable data centres, harnessing 85% renewable energy to power AI growth worth NZD $3.4b annually by 2035.