CGI

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Energy and utilities companies are increasingly moving to the cloud to gain a number of business advantages, including enhanced data security and access. Migrating data to the cloud is not only a more secure way to store data, but also makes it easier to access the data.

Energy and Utilities 105

Energy and Utilities Customer Experience Cloud Access 105

Data Breach Today

MARCH 25, 2022

Men Allegedly Targeted Utilities, Nuclear Plants, Oil and Gas Firms The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed two indictments against suspected Russian nation-state actors on conspiracy charges for attacks on the global energy sector. This move comes as the U.S.

Energy and Utilities 189

Energy and Utilities Government 189

IBM Big Data Hub

MARCH 8, 2024

In a warming world, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is heating up. Global capacity for renewable power generation is expanding more quickly than at any time in the last thirty years, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). And by 2028, 68 countries will boast renewables as their main source of power.

Energy and Utilities 75

Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Government IT 75

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As more countries, companies and individuals seek energy sources beyond fossil fuels, interest in renewable energy continues to rise. In fact, world-wide capacity for energy from solar, wind and other renewable sources increased by 50% in 2023. What is renewable energy? trillion in 2023. trillion in 2023.

Energy and Utilities 105

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence IoT Agriculture 105

Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

Strengthen operational integration and collaboration with members of the energy sector. Cyber Risk in the Energy Sector Public utilities have been put to the test as attacks by bad actors have risen sharply in recent years. Q3 ‘22 saw a record number of attacks on the energy market, a trend that is not expected to slow down.

Energy and Utilities 91

Energy and Utilities Risk Cybersecurity Compliance 91

IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 25, 2023

New technologies are shaping the way we produce, distribute and consume energy. alone has installed nearly 10,000 electricity generation units, connected by more than 300,000 miles of transmission lines and capable of generating over a million megawatts of energy. Historically, the power grid has been a one-way street.

Energy and Utilities 61

Energy and Utilities Analytics Data Privacy Communications 61

Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2023

Searchlight Cyber researchers warn of threat actors that are offering on the dark web access to energy sector organizations. Dark web intelligence firm Searchlight Cyber published a report that analyzes how threat actors in the dark web prepare their malicious operations against energy organizations.

Energy and Utilities 97

Energy and Utilities Sales Access Data collection 97

OpenText Information Management

JANUARY 7, 2021

2020 sent shock waves across oil and gas, utilities and mining organizations, creating dramatic shifts in supply and demand, revenue streams and productivity. Mining companies, meanwhile, are … The post Energy industry 2021 predictions appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

Energy and Utilities 96

Energy and Utilities Mining 96

Data Breach Today

MARCH 23, 2023

Utility Vendors Have Cut Back on Buying Chinese Transformers Due to Security Risks Utility companies have increasingly refrained from purchasing large power transformers from China given greater awareness of the security risks.

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Risk Manufacturing Cybersecurity Security 232

Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2023

A phishing campaign employing QR codes targeted a leading energy company in the US, cybersecurity firm Cofense reported. “Beginning in May 2023, Cofense has observed a large phishing campaign utilizing QR codes targeting the Microsoft credentials of users from a wide array of industries.” ” continues the report.

Phishing 96

Phishing Energy and Utilities Insurance Manufacturing 96

AIIM

JULY 28, 2020

The energy industry plays a crucial role in all our lives. Information—energy utilities run on millions of documents to accomplish complex business operations and support their foundational principles: ensuring worker safety and providing reliable energy to end-users at a reasonable cost.

Energy and Utilities 117

Energy and Utilities Records Management Cloud IT 117

Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

On September 22, 2022, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) regarding Incentives for Advanced Cybersecurity Investment, requesting comment on proposed revisions to regulations implementing the Federal Power Act (FPA). The post U.S.

Energy and Utilities 78

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Sales Privacy 78

DXC Technology

AUGUST 20, 2020

At a time when energy commodity prices are at all-time lows, operational excellence has become a necessity for utilities to remain competitive. The post Driving operational excellence through automation in the utilities sector appeared first on DXC Blogs. This […].

Energy and Utilities 95

Energy and Utilities 95

OpenText Information Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

As the new Industry Strategist for the energy industry at OpenText, I’m proud to come from a US state where the energy industry is of paramount importance. It’s also a state where over 25% of the GDP … The post Information management and the energy transition appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

Digital transformation 109

Digital transformation 109

CGI

APRIL 22, 2020

Balancing speed and stability to reinvent utility operations for the energy transition. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored our need for a reliable energy supply, which is something we typically take for granted. Today, utilities must respond to rapidly changing demand profiles caused by stay-at-home orders.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities IT 52

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A ransomware attack hit an electric utility in Colorado causing a significant disruption and damage. The Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) is a local electric cooperative located in Colorado, it is part of Touchstone Energy Cooperatives. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Colorado Electric Utility). Pierluigi Paganini.

Energy and Utilities 102

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Data breaches Security 102

CGI

AUGUST 31, 2021

The pace at which digitalization is accelerating poses a major challenge for organizations in the energy sector. The momentum is unsurprising, given that 81% of the utilities executives interviewed for the 2016 CGI Global 1000 outlook revealed that transforming to become a digital enterprise is a top strategic priority.

Energy and Utilities 84

Energy and Utilities 84

OpenText Information Management

APRIL 20, 2021

That’s how McKinsey & Company refers to the quest by energy companies to get value from digital technologies. Many organizations within the oil and gas, utility and … The post Energy asset information deserves to be seen appeared first on OpenText Blogs. It’s an apt description.

Energy and Utilities 62

Energy and Utilities ECM 62

CGI

JUNE 17, 2019

Cybersecurity in utilities: Critical questions for securing distributed energy resources (DERs). The energy transition is driving a shift toward the increasing use of distributed energy resources (DERs). From a cybersecurity perspective, DERs pose new and unique challenges for utilities. Mon, 06/17/2019 - 05:09.

Energy and Utilities 63

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity CMS Security 63

OpenText Information Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

For Energy companies, providing reliable and effective services depends on reliable and effective maintenance to ensure assets are — you guessed it — reliable and effective. Yet with maintenance crews spread out, skilled labor … The post The costly goldilocks approach to Energy maintenance appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

IT 104

IT 104

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 12, 2024

This blog series discusses the complex tasks energy utility companies face as they shift to holistic grid asset management to manage through the energy transition. The first post of this series addressed the challenges of the energy transition with holistic grid asset management.

Energy and Utilities 91

Energy and Utilities Risk IT 91

CGI

JANUARY 31, 2023

Utilities are dealing with exponential growth in the volume and complexity of data. At the same time, they are readying for the energy transition by preparing networks to support electrification and increased use of renewable energy resources, like wind, solar and tidal, which are intermittent and less dependable.

Energy and Utilities 75

Energy and Utilities Government IT 75

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 13, 2021

Data Encryption Shields the Energy Sector Against Emerging Threats. The energy sector is part of the critical national infrastructure (CNI), and delivers services that are essential for modern life. Energy services companies are a lucrative target for adversaries. Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:42. Cybersecurity challenges. A recent U.S.

Encryption 102

Encryption Energy and Utilities Compliance Marketing 102

Synergis Software

JANUARY 24, 2023

Who is Hoosier Energy? Hoosier Energy takes an “all of the above” approach to generation resources with a mix of coal, natural gas, renewable energy resources. Hoosier Energy takes an “all of the above” approach to generation resources with a mix of coal, natural gas, renewable energy resources.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities IT 52

OpenText Information Management

MAY 19, 2023

Many Utilities now realize that a poor customer experience (CX) can put their organizations at risk, whether it’s reputational risk, or regulatory, financial or compliance risks. Risk mitigation is often thought of as a defensive tactic, but there are opportunities for Utilities to play offense—especially when it comes to experience.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Risk Compliance Content services 52

OpenText Information Management

JULY 27, 2021

Utilities have undertaken a large transformation journey to leverage new technologies (such as AI, IoT, robotics, etc.) With spreading deregulation and innovative new energy retailers entering the market, the … The post How utilities can boost engagement, retention, and profits appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

Energy and Utilities 57

Energy and Utilities Customer Experience Retail IoT 57

OpenText Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Around the world, energy costs are spiking to record-high prices and aren’t expected to subside anytime soon. In fact, according to the World Bank, the price of energy commodities is expected to be 46 percent higher on average in 2023.

Customer Experience 62

Customer Experience Communications Marketing 62

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The US FERC and NERC published a study on cyber incident response at electric utilities that also includes recovery best practices. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Electricity Reliability Corporation (NERC) released a study on cyber incident response and recovery best practices for electric utilities.

Energy and Utilities 106

Energy and Utilities Compliance Communications Cybersecurity 106

OpenText Information Management

JANUARY 23, 2020

Uncertainty has become the new norm in the energy industry and 2020 promises more of the same. This is due largely to the fact that the oil and gas and utility sectors are heavily impacted by some pretty intense forces – the geopolitical climate, trade tensions and economic fluctuations, just to name a few.

Energy and Utilities 80

Energy and Utilities Digital transformation B2B Analytics 80

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 19, 2024

This blog series discusses the complex tasks energy utility companies face as they shift to holistic grid asset management to manage through the energy transition. The asset management maturity journey Utility companies can view the evolution of asset management as a journey to a level of asset management excellence.

Energy and Utilities 82

Energy and Utilities Risk IoT Access 82

CGI

DECEMBER 3, 2019

European cooperation on flexibility to accelerate the energy transition. Early in September, we invited a number of our clients from around Europe to participate in a roundtable discussion on energy flexibility. Current energy pricing has little headroom to incentivize consumers to engage in flexibility. kathy.jacquay@….

Energy and Utilities 90

Energy and Utilities Marketing Government IT 90

OpenText Information Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Looking at the snow-covered mountains, I couldn’t help but think of what our guest keynote speaker … The post Climbing the world’s tallest mountain: Energy sustainability appeared first on OpenText Blogs. Coming back to Alaska, I was met with a beautiful view: snow on the Chugach Mountains surrounding the Anchorage area.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2021

ChamelGang APT is a new cyberespionage group that focuses on fuel and energy organizations and aviation industry in Russia. ChamelGang is a new APT group that was first spotted in March by researchers at security firm Positive Technologies, it targets Russian companies in the energy and aviation industry. Pierluigi Paganini.

Energy and Utilities 101

Energy and Utilities Phishing IT Access 101

OpenText Information Management

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Are we working toward energy transition or are we in an energy race? Not only do we need to safely and sustainably deliver energy to 9.7 In this race, information is every bit as important as energy … The post How cloud accelerates the energy race appeared first on OpenText Blogs. It’s a race.

Cloud 62

Cloud 62

Dark Reading

MARCH 6, 2020

The playbook simulates a cyberattack on the energy industry to educate regulators, utilities, and IT and OT security experts.

Energy and Utilities 112

Energy and Utilities Education Security IT 112

OpenText Information Management

MAY 5, 2021

But in the Energy sector, we seem to … The post The 3-minute test for energy companies appeared first on OpenText Blogs. From streaming services to social media, content practically lands in our laps, personalized to our interests and always within reach.

Access 73

Access Cloud 73

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD), an electric utility in Massachusetts, announced it was hit by a ransomware attack. This week, the Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD), an electric utility in Massachusetts, announced it was hit by a ransomware attack. Online payment systems were not impacted by the attack.

Energy and Utilities 105

Energy and Utilities Ransomware IT Security 105