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This is the first time the Department of Energy will test the electrical grid’s ability to recover from a blackout caused by cyberattacks. “Utilities can’t just flip a few switches to bring the lights on following a major shutdown. MORE
European Utility Week 2018: Top 5 takeaways and the call to ‘journey together’. This ancient African proverb sums up, quite accurately, the sentiment at the recently concluded European Utility Week (EUW) 2018. Blockchain is enabling the “democratization” of energy. MORE
In the energy sector, it’s not just change that organizations must prepare for – it’s the speed of change. By early this … The post Five technology trends driving the energy sector in 2019 appeared first on OpenText Blogs. MORE
The energy sector has never looked more interesting - can the staid utility industry embrace the digital transformation strategic models required to stay relevant or will they be crushed in the emerging battle between tech and energy companies MORE
Attackers are actively infiltrating energy organizations and utilities for reconnaissance purposes MORE
Are central markets the answer to commoditizing energy flexibility? These parties trade energy using forecasts based on long-term standard patterns of usage at the residential level, now disrupted by local PV installation. What is energy flexibility? MORE
Once upon a time, the utility industry was a relatively simple place to be. It was all about the safe and consistent generation and distribution of energy with good capacity planning, minimal outages and happy customers. MORE
Industries Utilities Oil & Gas digital asset management Energy Operational ExcellenceOperational excellence (OPEX) is a goal that the oil and gas sector has been striving to reach for years. MORE
The energy sector has never looked more interesting - can the staid utility industry embrace the digital transformation strategic models required to stay relevant or will they be crushed in the emerging battle between tech and energy companies? MORE
Next-gen, real-time data exchanges will power the energy industry. Now in its eighth year, the event brings together global energy experts and influencers to debate and discuss the future of central market operations. sonya.balasubr…. Wed, 05/01/2019 - 22:32. MORE
Solving data challenges to accelerate the energy transition. The energy transition is a technological, cultural and organizational sea change—and data is the means by which utilities can solve the foundational challenges of the transition. MORE
How utilities are getting creative to find new revenue streams. The utilities industry is undergoing a paradigm shift. This year’s findings reveal that 57% of our utility clients view increasing investments in new products and services as key to addressing regulatory reforms. MORE
Utilities Digital Journey Insights (Part 5): Utilities decentralize organizational models to meet consumer needs. To address these key challenges, utilities are moving toward decentralizing their organizational structures. MORE
Emerging business models in the utilities industry. In the utilities industry, new business models are emerging, many of which are closely linked to the pressing need to embrace a low carbon economy. This shift is driving changes in demand, caused by increased electrification, and in production, with more renewable energy generation. Consumers are becoming energy suppliers and some independent organizations are even building-out their own power assets. MORE
Assets are the lifeblood of the energy industry. Effectively harnessing the data and information within the … The post Enterprise asset management puts focus on content for energy companies appeared first on OpenText Blogs. MORE
Enhanced customer engagement was shown to be the top outcome that UK Utility companies looked for from their digital transformation initiatives. That’s according to research that has just been completed by Utility Week and OpenText™. This blog looks at the reason that customer engagement is so important for the industry and whether a fresh perspective … The post Is customer engagement the answer to the ‘existential threat’ facing Utility companies? MORE
Utilities Digital Journey Insights (Part 4): Utilities’ pursuit of new business models accelerates. Some utilities even provide vehicle-to-grid services and home energy management systems to help consumers manage their electricity usage. MORE
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). MORE
The energy sector has never looked more interesting - can the staid utility industry embrace the digital transformation strategic models required to stay relevant or will they be crushed in the emerging battle between tech and energy companies? MORE
Darwin’s advice to the energy sector: get agile! What does Charles Darwin have to do with digital transformation in the energy sector? Biggest challenges for the energy sector. This scenario will be enabled through so-called microgrids and energy islands. . MORE
Federal government officials up their count of US energy sector victims from dozens to hundreds, according to a Wall Street Journal report MORE
60 Humanizing utility assets: A new approach to using assets to drive automation. Even in regions with no or low competition, the business model for utilities is changing dramatically. pallavi.m@cgi.com. Wed, 12/05/2018 - 00:35. MORE
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. Read more about energy flexibility. MORE
Amid rising threats, utilities are now spending less than 0.2 percent of their revenue on cybersecurity, at least a third less than financial institutions. Cyber security Data security Cyber attacks MORE
As the energy landscape evolves and wholesale costs continue to rise, utility companies are under increasing pressure to meet the expectations of consumers and shareholders. MORE
On May 14, 2018, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy Reliability released its Multiyear Plan for Energy Sector Cybersecurity (the “Plan”). The Plan is significantly guided by DOE’s 2006 Roadmap to Secure Control Systems in the Energy Sector and 2011 Roadmap to Achieve Energy Delivery Systems Cybersecurity. Multiyear Plan for Energy Sector Cybersecurity. energy sector. electric utilities participate in CRISP. MORE
Security experts at Proofpoint observed a new wave of phishing attacks aimed at US Utilities in an attempt to deliver the LookBack RAT. Security experts at Proofpoint have discovered a new series of phishing attacks targeting entities US utilities in an attempt to deliver the LookBack RAT. MORE
Puget Sound Energy (PSE), the largest utility in the Pacific Northwest, embarked on an ambitious project to consolidate and replace … The post Puget Sound Energy achieves award-winning content management and customer engagement appeared first on OpenText Blogs. What happens when you successfully modernize customer communications and deliver a centralized SAP-integrated content management solution? MORE
Delivering on the benefits of data: How utilities can get the first-mover advantage. With the energy transition underway, there is a similar bold “rethink” taking place in the way energy companies view solutions, particularly around managing data. MORE
Not all blockchains are created equal when it comes to energy consumption. As we talk with clients about blockchain implementations at scale, a question we often get is, “What about the high-energy consumption?” How that trust is built affects the amount of energy required. MORE
A DoS attack that caused disruptions at a power utility in the United States exploited a flaw in a firewall used in the facility. In May, the Department of Energy confirmed that on March 5, 2019, between 9 a.m. SecurityAffairs – power utility, hacking). MORE
DHS’ webinar explained that the hackers obtained access to vendors providing computer services to electric utilities companies. In response to such concerns, regulatory agencies are increasing reporting requirements for cyberattacks targeting the energy sector. 147, at 37727-36741), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which regulates the energy sector, recently directed that the power industry’s regulating body, the North American Electric Reliability Corp. MORE
Previously Unnamed Utility Reached Record $2.7 energy company that agreed to a record $2.7 Million Settlement Agreement A previously unnamed U.S. MORE
Russia-linked cyber-espionage group hacked the Ukrainian energy company Burisma at the center of the impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump. The post Why Russian APT Fancy Bear hacked the Ukrainian energy firm Burisma? MORE
On January 25, 2019, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (“NERC”) asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) to approve a settlement issuing a record $10 million fine against an unidentified utility resulting from violations of critical infrastructure protection standards (“CIP”) occurring mostly between 2015 and 2018 (referred to hereafter as the “Settlement Agreement”). Cybersecurity Energy Enforcement Information Security National Security MORE
These conversations boiled down the three core issues around asset performance: deploying digital technologies, the ‘first to be second’ approach and the … The post What does asset performance optimization mean for energy and manufacturing? MORE
Cybersecurity & Data Breaches city governments cyberattack cybersecurity educational institutions energy utilities financial institutions hospital systems hotel chains in-house counsel retail risk social media sites Telecommunications MORE
Utilities: Interesting Times – Blessing or Curse? There’s no doubt about it, the Utilities sector is living in ‘Interesting Times’ and those times are becoming ever more ‘interesting’. So why are things in Utilities so interesting? MORE
Utilities Digital Journey Insights (Part 1): Why are utilities playing catch-up in the race to digitally transform? This series of blog posts builds on the 2018 CGI Client Global Insights, providing insights into how utilities are making progress toward digital transformation. MORE
Embracing digital technologies to build a low-carbon society: Are local energy communities the answer? Are local energy communities the answer? The current energy system is demand led and is a centralized top-down system—essentially one-way traffic from production to consumption. MORE
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NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Critical Infrastructure administrative credentials attack behaviors data exfiltration energy sector ICS Industrial Control Systems Spying the report utilities vectraStealing administrative credentials to carry out months-long spy campaigns is a top threat.
OpenText Information Management
APRIL 8, 2019
Assets are the lifeblood of the energy industry. Effectively harnessing the data and information within the … The post Enterprise asset management puts focus on content for energy companies appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
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OpenText Information Management
JANUARY 22, 2019
Once upon a time, the utility industry was a relatively simple place to be. It was all about the safe and consistent generation and distribution of energy with good capacity planning, minimal outages and happy customers.
OpenText Information Management
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
In the energy sector, it’s not just change that organizations must prepare for – it’s the speed of change. By early this … The post Five technology trends driving the energy sector in 2019 appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
A DoS attack that caused disruptions at a power utility in the United States exploited a flaw in a firewall used in the facility. In May, the Department of Energy confirmed that on March 5, 2019, between 9 a.m. SecurityAffairs – power utility, hacking).
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Security experts at Proofpoint observed a new wave of phishing attacks aimed at US Utilities in an attempt to deliver the LookBack RAT. Security experts at Proofpoint have discovered a new series of phishing attacks targeting entities US utilities in an attempt to deliver the LookBack RAT.
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OpenText Information Management
JUNE 3, 2019
These conversations boiled down the three core issues around asset performance: deploying digital technologies, the ‘first to be second’ approach and the … The post What does asset performance optimization mean for energy and manufacturing?
Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Attackers are actively infiltrating energy organizations and utilities for reconnaissance purposes
Security Affairs
AUGUST 6, 2018
This is the first time the Department of Energy will test the electrical grid’s ability to recover from a blackout caused by cyberattacks. “Utilities can’t just flip a few switches to bring the lights on following a major shutdown.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 14, 2020
Russia-linked cyber-espionage group hacked the Ukrainian energy company Burisma at the center of the impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump. The post Why Russian APT Fancy Bear hacked the Ukrainian energy firm Burisma?
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. Read more about energy flexibility.
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OpenText Information Management
MAY 29, 2019
As the energy landscape evolves and wholesale costs continue to rise, utility companies are under increasing pressure to meet the expectations of consumers and shareholders.
OpenText Information Management
APRIL 6, 2018
Enhanced customer engagement was shown to be the top outcome that UK Utility companies looked for from their digital transformation initiatives. That’s according to research that has just been completed by Utility Week and OpenText™. This blog looks at the reason that customer engagement is so important for the industry and whether a fresh perspective … The post Is customer engagement the answer to the ‘existential threat’ facing Utility companies?
CGI
JANUARY 14, 2020
Solving data challenges to accelerate the energy transition. The energy transition is a technological, cultural and organizational sea change—and data is the means by which utilities can solve the foundational challenges of the transition.
CGI
MARCH 27, 2019
Utilities Digital Journey Insights (Part 5): Utilities decentralize organizational models to meet consumer needs. To address these key challenges, utilities are moving toward decentralizing their organizational structures.
CGI
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Utilities Digital Journey Insights (Part 4): Utilities’ pursuit of new business models accelerates. Some utilities even provide vehicle-to-grid services and home energy management systems to help consumers manage their electricity usage.
Collaboration 2.0
SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
The energy sector has never looked more interesting - can the staid utility industry embrace the digital transformation strategic models required to stay relevant or will they be crushed in the emerging battle between tech and energy companies
Data Matters
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
On January 25, 2019, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (“NERC”) asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) to approve a settlement issuing a record $10 million fine against an unidentified utility resulting from violations of critical infrastructure protection standards (“CIP”) occurring mostly between 2015 and 2018 (referred to hereafter as the “Settlement Agreement”). Cybersecurity Energy Enforcement Information Security National Security
CGI
JULY 31, 2019
Are central markets the answer to commoditizing energy flexibility? These parties trade energy using forecasts based on long-term standard patterns of usage at the residential level, now disrupted by local PV installation. What is energy flexibility?
OpenText Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Industries Utilities Oil & Gas digital asset management Energy Operational ExcellenceOperational excellence (OPEX) is a goal that the oil and gas sector has been striving to reach for years.
Hunton Privacy
MAY 30, 2018
On May 14, 2018, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy Reliability released its Multiyear Plan for Energy Sector Cybersecurity (the “Plan”). The Plan is significantly guided by DOE’s 2006 Roadmap to Secure Control Systems in the Energy Sector and 2011 Roadmap to Achieve Energy Delivery Systems Cybersecurity. Multiyear Plan for Energy Sector Cybersecurity. energy sector. electric utilities participate in CRISP.
CGI
MARCH 11, 2019
Embracing digital technologies to build a low-carbon society: Are local energy communities the answer? Are local energy communities the answer? The current energy system is demand led and is a centralized top-down system—essentially one-way traffic from production to consumption.
Collaboration 2.0
SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
The energy sector has never looked more interesting - can the staid utility industry embrace the digital transformation strategic models required to stay relevant or will they be crushed in the emerging battle between tech and energy companies?
Collaboration 2.0
SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
The energy sector has never looked more interesting - can the staid utility industry embrace the digital transformation strategic models required to stay relevant or will they be crushed in the emerging battle between tech and energy companies?
CGI
MARCH 30, 2017
Darwin’s advice to the energy sector: get agile! What does Charles Darwin have to do with digital transformation in the energy sector? Biggest challenges for the energy sector. This scenario will be enabled through so-called microgrids and energy islands. .
OpenText Information Management
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
Puget Sound Energy (PSE), the largest utility in the Pacific Northwest, embarked on an ambitious project to consolidate and replace … The post Puget Sound Energy achieves award-winning content management and customer engagement appeared first on OpenText Blogs. What happens when you successfully modernize customer communications and deliver a centralized SAP-integrated content management solution?
CGI
APRIL 16, 2019
Delivering on the benefits of data: How utilities can get the first-mover advantage. With the energy transition underway, there is a similar bold “rethink” taking place in the way energy companies view solutions, particularly around managing data.
CGI
MAY 1, 2019
Next-gen, real-time data exchanges will power the energy industry. Now in its eighth year, the event brings together global energy experts and influencers to debate and discuss the future of central market operations. sonya.balasubr…. Wed, 05/01/2019 - 22:32.
CGI
OCTOBER 15, 2018
How utilities are getting creative to find new revenue streams. The utilities industry is undergoing a paradigm shift. This year’s findings reveal that 57% of our utility clients view increasing investments in new products and services as key to addressing regulatory reforms.
HL Chronicle of Data Protection
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Cybersecurity & Data Breaches city governments cyberattack cybersecurity educational institutions energy utilities financial institutions hospital systems hotel chains in-house counsel retail risk social media sites Telecommunications
CGI
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Utilities: Interesting Times – Blessing or Curse? There’s no doubt about it, the Utilities sector is living in ‘Interesting Times’ and those times are becoming ever more ‘interesting’. So why are things in Utilities so interesting?
CGI
MAY 16, 2018
Not all blockchains are created equal when it comes to energy consumption. As we talk with clients about blockchain implementations at scale, a question we often get is, “What about the high-energy consumption?” How that trust is built affects the amount of energy required.
Data Protection Report
AUGUST 9, 2018
DHS’ webinar explained that the hackers obtained access to vendors providing computer services to electric utilities companies. In response to such concerns, regulatory agencies are increasing reporting requirements for cyberattacks targeting the energy sector. 147, at 37727-36741), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which regulates the energy sector, recently directed that the power industry’s regulating body, the North American Electric Reliability Corp.
CGI
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Humanizing utility assets: A new approach to using assets to drive automation. Even in regions with no or low competition, the business model for utilities is changing dramatically. pallavi.m@cgi.com. Wed, 12/05/2018 - 00:35.
CGI
JANUARY 28, 2019
European Utility Week 2018: Top 5 takeaways and the call to ‘journey together’. This ancient African proverb sums up, quite accurately, the sentiment at the recently concluded European Utility Week (EUW) 2018. Blockchain is enabling the “democratization” of energy.
Information Management Resources
APRIL 30, 2018
Amid rising threats, utilities are now spending less than 0.2 percent of their revenue on cybersecurity, at least a third less than financial institutions. Cyber security Data security Cyber attacks
CGI
AUGUST 6, 2018
Utilities Digital Journey Insights (Part 1): Why are utilities playing catch-up in the race to digitally transform? This series of blog posts builds on the 2018 CGI Client Global Insights, providing insights into how utilities are making progress toward digital transformation.
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 28, 2018
Previously Unnamed Utility Reached Record $2.7 energy company that agreed to a record $2.7 Million Settlement Agreement A previously unnamed U.S.
Dark Reading
JULY 24, 2018
Federal government officials up their count of US energy sector victims from dozens to hundreds, according to a Wall Street Journal report
CGI
MARCH 13, 2017
Emerging business models in the utilities industry. In the utilities industry, new business models are emerging, many of which are closely linked to the pressing need to embrace a low carbon economy. This shift is driving changes in demand, caused by increased electrification, and in production, with more renewable energy generation. Consumers are becoming energy suppliers and some independent organizations are even building-out their own power assets.
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