The Ultimate Guide to Power / Energy
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Power / Energy.
What to know about Power / Energy
Power and energy are fundamental to the operation and advancement of modern technology and industry. This tag explores a wide range of topics, from renewable and green energy innovations to critical infrastructure like data centers and uninterruptible power systems (UPS). Understanding the latest developments in power management, sustainable energy solutions, and the challenges posed by increasing data demands is essential for businesses and technology professionals aiming to optimize efficiency and ensure continuity.
Readers will find insightful stories on cutting-edge power protection technologies, energy-efficient data center designs, advancements in battery storage, and the integration of AI and IoT in managing energy resources. Topics also cover large-scale renewable projects, the rise of sustainable microgrids, and the evolving landscape of energy security in the face of cyber threats and climate concerns. Engaging with these resources can help stakeholders adapt to emerging trends, reduce environmental impact, and capitalize on opportunities within the dynamic energy sector.
Australian Power / Energy News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Australian business conditions weaken as sector gap widens
Rising oil prices and higher borrowing costs are squeezing retail and housing-linked firms, while mining continues to hold up.
WinDC plans 230MW regional Australia AI rollout in 2027
The plan could bring faster local access to AI computing for Australian businesses and researchers, bypassing grid delays and offshore reliance.
Cicada appoints venture growth experts amid tax concern
The hires come as the incubator warns a mooted tax offset age limit could shut out pre-revenue deep tech firms still facing heavy R&D costs.
WORK180 launches Knack to help young Australians find jobs
More than 4,500 users have signed up as the platform tries to steer school leavers towards jobs amid youth unemployment above 10%.
Australia tops IoT & OT cyberattack list, says report
Australian operators faced the highest alert volumes per organisation as attackers increasingly targeted connected industrial systems and critical infrastructure.
TBH & Adaptus form alliance for sustainability advisory
Clients facing climate disclosure and investor scrutiny get combined project and sustainability advice across Australia, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Power / Energy
Gartner forecasts AI strain on services, costs & jobs
Myriota adds cellular to HyperPulse hybrid IoT network
Geopolitics gains ground as CEOs still focus on AI
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Featured News
Expert Columns
Building Infrastructure for an AI World in Motion
Why the next breakthrough in AI agents comes down to leadership, not technology
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
The hidden problem with Australia's ageing solar fleet - and the tech fixing it
The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem
BLUETTI launches FridgePower on Kickstarter: Ultra-slim battery backup for refrigerators and home use
Why Australia's AI boom demands a new era of energy efficiency
Responsible ESG AI enablement could become Australia's next great export if we start now
The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination
Densification vs decarbonisation: The future of data centres in Australia
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Power / Energy News
Diraq deploys Australia's first quantum computer in Sydney
The eight-qubit machine is now live in Sydney, marking a move from laboratory research to commercial use and giving Australia its first quantum computer.
Hitachi to launch digital services arm with GlobalLogic
The new unit will span 35,000 staff in 27 countries, giving clients one provider across cloud, data and AI services from 1 April 2027.
DayOne backs NVIDIA's AI data centre design standard
The tie-up could help hyperscalers bring AI capacity online sooner by standardising how compute, power and cooling are deployed.
Melbourne overtakes Sydney in Australia data centre boom
Melbourne's faster approvals are helping it pull ahead of Sydney, as Australia's data centre pipeline expands by 5.2GW and shifts beyond the east coast hubs.
Personal AI agents now contact customer service teams
Six in ten customer organisations are already fielding autonomous bots, forcing service teams to tighten oversight as AI-to-AI requests become routine.
Syncrowin raises AUD $3 million in oversubscribed round
The cash will fund expansion of Syncrowin's AI software for energy and manufacturing, as operators seek better reliability and output.
H2O.ai launches TimeH2O-v1 forecasting model, tops fev-bench
The model targets business forecasting tasks such as demand planning and inventory management, with H2O.ai saying it beat 31 rivals on fev-bench.
Neural Concept launches AI tool for engineering software
Engineers at manufacturers can now automate tedious simulation steps as Neural Concept's MCP Bridge links AI agents to CATIA, NX and Abaqus.
TCS launches industrial AI foundry for manufacturers
Four in five UK manufacturers are already trialling AI, as TCS aims to turn pilots into factory-floor systems that lift productivity by up to 25%.
Vertiv & Deloitte issue guide to AI infrastructure
As AI projects move from pilots to production, the guide warns that power, cooling and connectivity limits may decide where workloads can run.
Asia-Pacific employers want more checks on safety workers
More than two-thirds of energy and mining employers in Asia-Pacific say they need extra checks before taking on workers from nearby sectors.
SAP launches supply chain centre in Australia & NZ
Businesses in Australia and New Zealand under supply chain strain will get access to more than 26 SAP consultants and AI tools.
Beca moves finance to Oracle cloud in Asia Pacific
The overhaul is set to cut manual work and improve financial controls for the consultancy's 4,300 staff across 24 Asia Pacific offices.
Middle managers want humans in security AI decisions
That caution could slow adoption, as 46% of middle managers want a human involved in security-sensitive AI decisions, versus 24% of executives.
Engage launches leadership platform for digital sector
The launch aims to bridge a widening leadership gap as digital infrastructure projects grow faster than the people expected to run them.
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Anthropic expands Australia science push with AUD $10m
Researchers and startups will gain Claude API credits as the new funding backs cancer, heart disease and rare-disease work across Australia.
Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point
Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July as organisations also endured 2,336 weekly cyberattacks and widening AI data exposure.
Household energy fund tops AUD $1 billion in loans
Australian households are cutting bills by up to 80% after taking low-interest loans for solar, batteries and electric appliances.
Elula's Sweeper wins work as regulators tighten scrutiny
As scrutiny intensifies, the AI tool is helping firms spot billing and compliance errors sooner, reducing fines, remediation costs and customer harm.
Octave names Veris geospatial partner in Australia
Customers in government and defence will get local support in Australia and New Zealand as Veris takes on Octave's geospatial software distribution.
Job Moves
Cicada appoints venture growth experts amid tax concern
CEFC appoints Paul McCartney as Chief Executive Officer
BAI names Dr Angela Coble as Chief Transformation Officer
Cloudwerx appoints Harsh Mishra to lead SA market expansion
Data Centres Australia forms AI-focused industry board
Macquarie Technology appoints Kate Vidgen to board
Zara Cobb named Chief Marketing Officer at Compare Club
V2 Digital strengthens team with two key appointments
SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale
