Energy sector stories - Page 7

Schneider Electric launches the AI-powered One Digital Grid Platform to help utilities modernise operations, cut costs and boost outage management worldwide.

AMD has launched the Instinct MI430X GPU with 432GB HBM4 memory to power AI and HPC in next-gen supercomputers across the US and Europe.

SAFE has acquired Balbix to launch a unified AI cyber risk platform, linking vulnerabilities and business impact for real-time risk management.

Rackspace Technology launches AI Launch Pad, a private-cloud service to help businesses overcome AI adoption challenges and boost returns across sectors.

Research finds 78% of leading firms now see IT as vital for sustainability, using AI to drive real-time environmental action and business growth.

Capco joins OpenAI's Beta Services Partner Programme, gaining early access to AI tech to enhance financial and energy sector services globally.

HR Crowd, a specialist HR tech consultancy, has swiftly grown to rank 16th on the AFR Fast Starters 2025, driven by demand for strategic HR solutions.

Australian AI spending is set to reach USD $12.3bn by 2028, as firms embrace advanced AI and automation for major business gains.

By 2026, AI will empower individuals with hacker tools rivaling nation-states, radically transforming cyber threats and defences worldwide.

Over 70% of energy leaders see digital technologies as vital for clean energy, yet outdated grids and regulatory lags hinder progress, a global survey finds.

IFS partners with Siemens and Boston Dynamics to deploy AI and robotics, enhancing efficiency and tackling labour shortages in energy, manufacturing and utilities.

Squadron Energy won the ERP Fast Growth award for swiftly deploying SAP's Public Cloud ERP, boosting operations and cutting reconciliation time by 70%.

Australian IoT firm NNNCo has acquired PowerPilot to enhance smart grid monitoring across global electricity networks using AI and LoRaWAN technology.

Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT, a cybersecurity suite enhancing industrial safety by boosting asset visibility and compliance for operational technology systems.

QuSecure appoints Garfield Jones as Senior VP to advance quantum-safe security, leveraging his US federal cybersecurity and post-quantum cryptography expertise.

Cicada Innovations, Australia's deep tech incubator, has generated an economic impact exceeding AUD $8 billion over 25 years, driven by AUD $6.5 billion raised.

Australian firm Akaysha Energy uses Gurobi's optimisation tech to boost forecasting and management of battery energy storage across global markets.

Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon's global risk survey highlighting local challenges.

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.