Energy sector stories - Page 13

In Australia, real-time mobile solutions are transforming safety and efficiency for field workers in the energy sector, which faces a serious operational risk challenge.

Macrium has unveiled Reflect X, a cutting-edge backup solution boasting doubled recovery speeds and native support for ARM devices, enhancing operational resilience.

Orro has launched a new division, Orro Critical Infrastructure, to enhance Operational Technology services for critical infrastructure in Australia and New Zealand.

Vocus Group partners with Gentrack to launch a modern billing system for Dodo Power & Gas, enhancing operational efficiency in the Australian energy sector.

Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.

Sophos reports a fourfold rise in median recovery costs for energy and water sectors to USD $3 million in 2024, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.

SMA Australia has appointed John Alexander as Vice President of its Large Scale division, bringing over 35 years of energy sector experience to the role.

Energy sector outages are costing over USD $34 million annually, reveals a New Relic report. Enhanced observability and AIOps adoption are key strategies for mitigation.

Nuclear power's promise of 24/7 reliability faces unexpected challenges in Australia's future grid, clashing with the dominance of rooftop solar.

African nations are becoming testing grounds for sophisticated ransomware attacks, becoming primary targets before developed nations, according to cybersecurity firm Performanta.

Aiven commits to sustainable operations in the tech sector, highlighting the urgent need for carbon emissions reduction in light of equivalent pollution levels to the aviation industry.

DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.

Neat appoints Jason MacBride as their new Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, placing him at the helm of the company's growth strategy across the Oceania region.

Salient Predictions introduces an upgraded model aimed at transforming risk management in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and insurance, offering advanced foresight for weather-related disasters.

Camille Drummond, BP's Senior VP of Global Business Services and diversity advocate, has joined BlackLine's board of directors, bringing three decades of energy sector expertise to the leading digital finance transformation firm.

Open standards are pivotal to the transition from fossil-based to renewable energy, ensuring compatibility, averting vendor lock-in, and ensuring flexibility.

Goldilock, UK-based developer of a NATO-endorsed cyber kill-switch, has revealed a crucial strategy to beef up American security.

Network case anomalies surge 19%, marking a rising and sophisticated threat to operational technology and IoT environments, with manufacturing vulnerabilities rocketing 230%, warns Nozomi Networks Labs.

AVEVA, a leading industrial software company, launches its first-ever global E3D Design Competition, challenging users to create innovative AI and machine learning solutions to address business challenges.

APAC retail industry shows highest rate of cyberattacks in past 2 years due to poor cybersecurity investment.