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GUEST OPINION:  The energy sector stands at the forefront of technological advancement as providers implement mechanisms to reduce costs and improve efficiencies by converging Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT) and the Internet of Things.  As assets across the digital and physical worlds become increasingly interconnected, cyberattacks that target IT systems spread into OT environments, resulting in devastating consequences.

GUEST OPINION:  Decarbonisation becomes easier to achieve when digital technologies are deployed intelligently.

GUEST OPINION:  Items people mistakenly believe can be recycled, rotten and otherwise wasted food that emits greenhouse gases, and abandoned TVs and computers with toxic substances. It's the stuff that Victoria's mountains of landfill are made of. The amount of waste Victorians generate is expected to grow, harming human health, the environment, and the climate, to say nothing of economic growth.

Telstra and Boost have announced hikes in the rates that customers will be charged for prepaid mobile subscriptions, with both saying they will increase rates from 4 July.

RMIT University is collaborating with Global Power Generation (GPG) to support entrepreneurs near the company’s Berrybank 1 Wind Farm project in south-west Victoria.

Electricity and gas retailer Origin Energy has switched to Rimini Street to deliver support for its Oracle software including e-Business Suite, Oracle Database, Fusion Middleware and Hyperion.

The company that operates the world's biggest single hydrocarbon network has admitted that it suffered a data leak, which it blamed on third-party contractors.

New Zealand’s competition regulator The Commerce Commission is proposing to impose levies totalling $15 million a year on the telecommunictions and fibre sectors to fund its regulation of businesses operating in the industries.

Australia’s competition regulator the ACCC has moved to ensure access to reliable and efficient energy supplies is maintained during the COVIDQ-19 crisis, by authorising cooperation between the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO and gas and electricity industry operators.

Telco and energy retailer Dodo has launched new NBN plans coupled with offers for electricity and gas services.

Electricity, gas and Internet provider Sumo Power is facing court action by Australia’s competition watchdog the ACCC over allegations it made false or misleading representations to Victorian consumers in relation to its electricity plans.

New Zealand’s largest telco Spark has teamed up with energy company Vector as it moves to modernise the way energy consumption is measured in Kiwi homes and businesses.

Online retailer Kogan has now officially launched Kogan Energy in partnership with Meridian Energy subsidiary Powershop Australia, promising power and gas services at more affordable prices through digital efficiency.

Energy infrastructure company Jemena has commenced construction of the Atlas Gas Pipeline, claiming that as Australia transitions to a low-carbon future gas will play an increasingly important role in complementing what it describes as “intermittent renewable technologies” such as wind and solar generation.

Power company Origin has launched a new broadband service for its customers who have their gas and electricity services with the company already.

Thermofilm's Crossray BBQ looks like a conventional BBQ, but uses infrared burners for heat intensity and gas efficiency.

Optus Wholesale has sealed a three-year agreement with Australian-based gas and electricity retailer Sumo, for a range of telco products which will allow Sumo to offer NBN and broadband services to eligible households and small businesses.

With the "oil and gas market influenced by several factors outside the control of companies", the "long-term competitiveness of O&G industry will depend on the use of technology", including AI.

Major Aussie telco Amaysim recently added NBN to its portfolio, and has now gracefully delivered the electrifying news that it has "amazingly simple" electricity plans, too.

Most Australians expect batteries which store renewable electricity to help them overcome the rising cost of their power bills in the future, according to a new report.