Utilities stories - Page 3
Energy bills bite as SMEs turn to digital & AI tools
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Energy bills surge for Australian SMEs as federal rebates end, driving cost cuts, delayed investment and a pivot to digital and AI tools.
Prometheus acquires Actenum to boost AI scheduling
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Prometheus buys Canadian AI scheduler Actenum to sharpen data-driven planning for asset-heavy sectors from oil and gas to utilities.
Zetifi & Icom launch UHF CB pack for remote drivers
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Zetifi and Icom have launched a rugged UHF CB radio and antenna pack, targeting safer comms for remote drivers and fleet operators.
UiPath & Talkdesk unite agentic AI for healthcare CX
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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UiPath and Talkdesk are teaming up to fuse agentic AI, streamlining document-heavy healthcare contact centre workflows and cutting errors.
Can we trust AI? Australia’s industrial sector offers the blueprint
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Amid growing mistrust in consumer chatbots, Australia’s industrial AI quietly proves that data integrity and transparency can earn real trust.
Telstra expands satellite messaging to remote workers
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Telstra is extending satellite SMS to enterprise staff in remote Australia, adding an extra connectivity layer for dispersed workforces.
AI reshapes cloud spend as firms shift from SaaS to agents
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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AI is set to end SaaS dominance by 2026 as firms pay for domain-specific agents and governed cloud usage instead of per-seat software.
Honeywell to digitise key Rockhampton water plants
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Honeywell will digitise two key Rockhampton water plants, boosting reliability, cybersecurity and capacity for Fitzroy River Water services.
New coalition to steer Canada’s digital infrastructure
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Tech giants and data centre groups form a national coalition to steer Canada’s digital infrastructure, AI growth and investment strategy.
Xona & spotit partner to secure European critical infrastructure
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Xona and Belgian provider spotit have partnered to enhance secure remote access for Europe's critical infrastructure sectors, ensuring compliance and cybersecurity.
Myriota launches HyperPulse 5G NTN for IoT in remote regions
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Myriota has unveiled HyperPulse, a 5G satellite network offering global IoT connectivity for remote sectors like agriculture and mining with low latency and high data.
TA Associates invests in Aeris to boost AI-driven IoT security
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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TA Associates takes a minority stake in Aeris to accelerate AI-driven IoT security and bolster the firm's global connectivity and cybersecurity solutions.
Schneider Electric unveils AI-driven One Digital Grid for utilities
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Schneider Electric launches the AI-powered One Digital Grid Platform to help utilities modernise operations, cut costs and boost outage management worldwide.
InDebted appoints Michael Chatfield to lead Australian growth
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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InDebted appoints Michael Chatfield as Managing Director to spearhead Australian expansion amid evolving collections market and rising digital demand.
Schneider Electric launches SF6-free switchgear for green grids
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Schneider Electric unveils GM AirSeT, an SF6-free primary switchgear using pure air to boost grid reliability and comply with new EU environmental rules.
Private 5G empowers utilities to secure & modernise operations
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Utilities can enhance automation, resilience and security with Private 5G, overcoming compliance fears by partnering with expert digital service providers.
New alliance aims to fast-track AI data centre development
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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hi-tequity and Site Selection Group form an alliance to fast-track AI data centre projects by integrating site, power, incentives, and hardware services.
NNNCo acquires PowerPilot to boost smart grid monitoring globally
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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NNNCo has acquired PowerPilot, enhancing its global IoT platform to boost smart grid monitoring for utilities amid rising digitalisation demands.
PMT Security & DroneShield partner to counter rising drone threats
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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PMT Security partners with DroneShield to enhance protection against drone threats targeting Australian government, corrections, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Talkdesk & Databricks join forces to unify customer data
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Talkdesk expands its partnership with Databricks to unify customer data, enhancing AI-driven automation and personalised experiences on its CXA platform.