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Atturra launches Powerlink network incident system
Digital Transformation

Atturra launches Powerlink network incident system

The new platform gives Powerlink Queensland real-time oversight of incident and risk data as it upgrades systems serving millions of customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Last week
BAI Communications names Mat Jones as Chief Executive
Telstra

BAI Communications names Mat Jones as Chief Executive

The handover comes as the communications infrastructure group expands across public safety, rail and broadcasting projects in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Energy sector stories

Honeywell flags OT cybersecurity visibility gap in industry
Manufacturing

Honeywell flags OT cybersecurity visibility gap in industry

Incomplete asset inventories are leaving industrial operators exposed, with only 21% able to track every OT system despite 88% calling programmes mature.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Dragos buys NetRise & runZero to boost xOT security
Manufacturing

Dragos buys NetRise & runZero to boost xOT security

Critical infrastructure operators gain broader visibility across devices, firmware and cloud systems as Dragos folds two specialist tools into its platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Two-thirds of US telecoms in elevated cyber risk band
Ransomware

Two-thirds of US telecoms in elevated cyber risk band

Smaller operators are carrying much of the danger as a new study finds 66% of assessed US telecoms fall into an elevated risk band.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Integrity360 rebrands Advantus360 in Canada after buyout
Manufacturing

Integrity360 rebrands Advantus360 in Canada after buyout

Canadian customers gain access to a larger cyber security and identity services team as Calgary becomes Integrity360's North American base.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Blackline sees early uptake for G8 safety wearable
Manufacturing

Blackline sees early uptake for G8 safety wearable

Early customer adoption of the G8 wearable is bolstering Blackline Safety's push to sell one device for monitoring workers in hazardous sites.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Zendesk names David Hall-Johnston APAC technology chief
Software-as-a-Service

Zendesk names David Hall-Johnston APAC technology chief

The appointment strengthens Zendesk's push into enterprise AI as bookings more than doubled and regional customers seek help scaling secure deployments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Whitepaper links water hacks to telecom cyber risk
Network Infrastructure

Whitepaper links water hacks to telecom cyber risk

With most operators exposed to basic flaws, the paper warns telecom networks could face the same low-effort intrusions seen in US water systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Software-defined automation reshapes industrial control
Virtualisation

Software-defined automation reshapes industrial control

Industrial operators could cut downtime and supplier lock-in as open, software-led systems replace rigid control hardware.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
The EU Cyber Resilience Act reporting deadline: why early visibility supports compliance
Robotics

The EU Cyber Resilience Act reporting deadline: why early visibility supports compliance

Early reporting under the EU Cyber Resilience Act will be harder for manufacturers without connected data and continuous monitoring across plants.

By Callie Reis • 4 min read • Last week

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Klarus launches energy & utilities practice with Haw
Data Analytics

Klarus launches energy & utilities practice with Haw

Utilities face mounting scrutiny and investment pressures, as Klarus brings in Stephen Haw to steer advice on technology, data and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
Storm named Orchestry's first Irish premium partner
Software-as-a-Service

Storm named Orchestry's first Irish premium partner

Irish businesses using Microsoft 365 may gain tighter control over data and permissions as Storm Technology joins Orchestry's top tier.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Emerald AI, Google & Nvidia launch grid-flexible alliance
Data centers

Emerald AI, Google & Nvidia launch grid-flexible alliance

The new group could speed up connections for AI data centres by letting them cut demand when power grids are under strain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Wipro launches STO360 with Aramco & SAP for outages
Digital Transformation

Wipro launches STO360 with Aramco & SAP for outages

Plant operators could cut downtime and maintenance delays as Wipro, Aramco and SAP target shutdown planning with a single system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Greenvolt Next to build Voltclub's Cork solar farm
Clean technologies

Greenvolt Next to build Voltclub's Cork solar farm

The 12MW scheme at Barryscourt will add almost 20,000 panels, as Voltclub pushes to expand renewable capacity and secure project finance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Cambridge Consultants says barriers stifle deep tech
Robotics

Cambridge Consultants says barriers stifle deep tech

Deep tech projects are being slowed by risk-averse governance and short funding horizons, leaving many ideas stuck before commercialisation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week