Utilities stories

Siemens launches Siprotec V, a virtual substation protection platform that replaces up to 60 devices, slashing costs, space and cabling.

Lucion has embedded in-house AI into its NexGen platform, promising continuous, data-led compliance oversight for complex UK estates.

Informotion appoints Shane Parsons as CEO to spearhead a deeper Microsoft AI and cloud pivot, targeting regulated and public sector demand.

8x8 reports triple-digit growth in AI voice and messaging for CX, as contact centres scale automation beyond pilots across channels.

Wi-SUN launches FAN 1.1 Low Energy certification to unify low-power and high-performance IoT devices on one smart city network.

Xelix research warns large UK and US firms lose up to USD $53 billion a year to accounts payable errors, duplicates, missed credits and fraud.

Dragos expands its Microsoft partnership to run OT security on Azure, integrate with Sentinel and offer SaaS from Q1 2026.

As AI scales across Australia and New Zealand, leaders are learning that trust, impact and compliance all hinge on disciplined, clean data.

WEL launches a digital approvals platform that greenlights most home solar and battery connections across its NZ network in under five minutes.

Mitsubishi Electric completes USD $1bn purchase of OT and IoT security specialist Nozomi Networks, which will continue to run independently.

Cross-party MPs form a data centres group to probe growth, planning and energy use while safeguarding communities and the UK's net zero goals.

Cerillion names Greg Price as incoming CFO to replace Andrew Dickson, who will step down from the board in March 2026 after four years.

Tech Mahindra and CS TECH Ai launch global geospatial AI and digital twin push targeting infrastructure and smart city projects worldwide.

Winsted will debut its Viking control room console line at DistribuTECH 2026, targeting 24/7 utility and process control environments.

Snowflake launches Energy Solutions for its AI Data Cloud, unifying IT, OT and IoT data to boost grid reliability and cut emissions.

Snowflake launches Energy Solutions for its AI Data Cloud, unifying energy sector data to modernise grid planning and asset management.

8x8 expands Secure Pay globally, unifying compliant digital payments and AI-led outreach across its customer experience platform.

e2e-assure rolls out 24/7 unified OT cyber monitoring in the UK, partnering with EmberOT and Trinity OT Security amid rising attacks.

Cyber-physical systems security vendor Claroty appoints James Love as Chief Revenue Officer to drive CPS-focused growth and AI initiatives.

Integrity360 acquires Calgary-based Advantus360 to spearhead its North American push and launch a new cyber hub for Canada and the US.