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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 • Yesterday

Global Stories

Utilities stories

Semiconductors

Nvidia touts AI data centre software to boost output

Utilities and cloud operators could squeeze more AI work from fixed power budgets as Nvidia's DSX software lifts throughput and cuts demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

Ericsson launches NetCloud Private for regulated users

Regulated organisations can keep wireless WAN telemetry and management data inside their own environments, easing compliance concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Disaster Recovery

Wavelink signs AirBridge distribution deal in Australia

Australian resellers gain access to deployable communications gear for remote and disrupted sites as Wavelink broadens its critical infrastructure offering.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

It & telecoms workers most likely to use shadow AI

Employees in IT and telecoms are most likely to use unapproved AI at work, despite higher awareness of the security and privacy risks, survey data shows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

OpenAI launches Daybreak for frontline defenders

A USD $1 billion push will widen subsidised access to AI cyber tools for utilities, local governments and banks with thin security teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Ransomware

Claroty named leader & customer favourite by Forrester

Forrester's top ranking comes as industrial operators face rising ransomware and espionage threats across connected critical infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

DataCentre infrastructure

Eaton to build USD $242m Arkansas plant, add 1,200 jobs

The move will double domestic capacity for modular electrical enclosures as data centre builders race to secure power gear and shorten delivery times.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Utilities stories

Customer Experience

EV charging flexibility and the drive for standards

A £10m government fund is backing smarter systems to curb peak demand and help EV charging work off grid as networks come under strain.

By Rolf Bienert • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Data centers

Unlocking the hidden potential of data centres through heat zoning

Heat zoning could turn data centres into local heat suppliers, helping cut emissions and support nearby homes and businesses as demand rises.

By Bryony Evans • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Marketing Technologies

Confused.com launches Connect offsite commerce media

Advertisers can now target in-market consumers beyond insurance as new audience signals from comparison-shopping activity extend across multiple channels.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

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 • 3 days ago

Data Protection

Westpac first New Zealand bank to issue digital ID

Business customers can now verify bank account details faster and with less fraud risk as digital credentials debut through Govt.nz's app wallet.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Security Information and Event Management

Nozomi launches Compass for OT asset & service management

Industrial operators will get faster compliance evidence and safer change control as the new platform replaces spreadsheets and manual OT workflows in January.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Open source software offers 2-5x more value for grids

Grid operators could save more and cut risk as a new framework shows open source software can deliver 2-5x greater net value.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 5 days ago

Power / Energy

Infrastructure NZ launches election campaign on policy

Voters are being asked to weigh party plans on transport, water and energy as Infrastructure New Zealand pushes infrastructure up the election agenda.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Surveillance

Why radar is becoming key layer in critical infrastructure protection

Fewer blind spots and false alarms are pushing operators to add radar to layered security at mines, ports and utilities.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week

IoT Security

Nozomi Networks wins Gartner customer choice again

Growing demand for industrial cyber security tools has helped Nozomi retain the only second straight Gartner Peer Insights customer award in its category.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week