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Supply chain visibility in the energy and utilities industry

IBM Big Data Hub

For the energy and utilities industry (E&U), time is not on their side. Facts about the energy and utilities industry Transformer prices have doubled, while the average lead time for delivery has at least tripled from what it was two years earlier, reaching 52 weeks in some cases. Visibility.

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Utilities: Interesting Times – Blessing or Curse?

CGI

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’. There’s no doubt about it, the Utilities sector is living in ‘Interesting Times’ and those times are becoming ever more ‘interesting’.

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Climate change predictions: Anticipating and adapting to a warming world

IBM Big Data Hub

For instance, when utility officials are aware that a heat wave is on its way, they can plan energy procurement to prevent power outages. 3 While the transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources is already underway, accelerating this transition could help further limit emissions, even amid rising global energy needs.

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Utilities Digital Journey Insights (Part 1): Why are utilities playing catch-up in the race to digitally transform?

CGI

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. What is holding utilities back?

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A flexible energy system – the end of the beginning?

CGI

A flexible energy system – the end of the beginning? In the year since we published our 2017 research, conducted on our behalf by Utility Week, into the sector’s leaders’ views on Demand Side Flexibility in UK Utilities , there’s been some significant progress. Mon, 08/20/2018 - 06:25.

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6 Best Threat Intelligence Feeds to Use in 2023

eSecurity Planet

But other features, like contextualized historic metadata, specialized rulesets, and enriched log data are all helpful for better security response and mitigation strategies. Dashboards are the most important feature for easy-access contextual analysis.

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5 Major Cybersecurity Trends to Know for 2024

eSecurity Planet

Cybercrime will go to the next level: Cyberattackers will implement improved skills, “shift left” attacks, and shifting strategies to adjust to evolving cyberdefense. For more on governance and policies, check out our article on IT security policies , including their importance and benefits, plus tips to create or improve your own policy.