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Ssen Transmission joins European cyber security network
Security Operations Centres

Ssen Transmission joins European cyber security network

Rising cyber threats to essential power systems have prompted the Scottish grid operator to tap European research and expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
digiLab AI sailing model cuts prediction error by 85%
Risk & Compliance

digiLab AI sailing model cuts prediction error by 85%

After a season of racing and retraining, the software's forecasts were shown to be far more reliable, even in severe offshore conditions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Capgemini first SAP sovereign cloud partner in Europe
Digital Transformation

Capgemini first SAP sovereign cloud partner in Europe

Demand for controlled cloud services is rising as governments and regulated industries seek to keep sensitive data and operations within national boundaries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Orbital raises USD $50 million to scale data centres
Space

Orbital raises USD $50 million to scale data centres

The funding will help meet rising demand for AI infrastructure as Orbital speeds up deployment of modular data centre units and cooling fluids.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Keen AI wins funding for shared grid monitoring model
Data governance

Keen AI wins funding for shared grid monitoring model

It could cut inspection costs and prevent outages as Britain's network operators pool data to train a single AI model for grid assets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Global Stories

Energy sector stories

S2GRUPO joins EU cyber reserve for Ireland response
Security Operations Centres

S2GRUPO joins EU cyber reserve for Ireland response

Irish operators gain another external cyber backstop as S2GRUPO joins the EU reserve, with rapid deployment possible during major incidents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Accenture buys Dragos & cybersecurity firms for USD $4.2bn
Manufacturing

Accenture buys Dragos & cybersecurity firms for USD $4.2bn

The acquisitions deepen Accenture's push into industrial cyber defence as it targets power grids, pipelines and data centres.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Accenture buys majority stake in Dragos in USD $4.2bn deal
Digital Transformation

Accenture buys majority stake in Dragos in USD $4.2bn deal

Industrial operators are set to get broader protection against rising cyber risks as Accenture expands into operational technology security with three deals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Older consumers drive sustainability ad performance
Marketing Technologies

Older consumers drive sustainability ad performance

Older shoppers delivered 44% of the strongest response, suggesting sustainability ads can drive purchases as well as brand awareness.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
LF Energy adds members & projects to boost grid tools
Power / Energy

LF Energy adds members & projects to boost grid tools

Utilities could gain faster grid analysis and clearer billing data as LF Energy adds members, projects and a new milestone for Power Grid Model.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Aryza partners with Nucleo on UK & Ireland rollout
Data Protection

Aryza partners with Nucleo on UK & Ireland rollout

Financial services and other regulated firms gain local support to deploy Aryza software faster as Nucleo becomes its UK and Ireland partner.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Sensmet wins EUR 2.5 million grant for water monitoring
Sustainability

Sensmet wins EUR 2.5 million grant for water monitoring

The funding will help speed up real-time metals data for battery, mining and wastewater operators seeking to cut delays in lab testing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
Hytera unveils AI command & control tools for Europe
Unified Communications

Hytera unveils AI command & control tools for Europe

Police and other public safety users in the UK and Europe will get AI-linked command systems that fuse video, maps and dispatch tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026

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Energy sector stories

Feds enacts cyber security law for critical sectors
Data Protection

Feds enacts cyber security law for critical sectors

Operators in finance, telecoms, energy and transport face mandatory reporting and stronger safeguards as Ottawa tightens oversight of cyber risk.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Allianz Retire+ launches AI assistant for advisers
Digital Transformation

Allianz Retire+ launches AI assistant for advisers

Financial advisers may soon get quicker answers on retirement income products as Allianz Retire+ tests Ada for compliant support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
NEWWORK launches AI digital workforce platform in US
Customer Relationship Management

NEWWORK launches AI digital workforce platform in US

Large companies may gain a way to move AI pilots into production, as the platform adds governance and audit controls for enterprise workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Oil India launches digital wellhead monitoring with Kellton
Digital Transformation

Oil India launches digital wellhead monitoring with Kellton

Real-time data from 77 wells should cut manual checks and speed maintenance across Oil India's dispersed field operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026