Utilities

E.ON Sweden has chosen IFS Copperleaf's AI decision analytics platform to enhance its asset investment planning for better strategic alignment and operational efficiency.

Microsoft and MISO are collaborating to develop an AI-driven data platform on Azure to enhance grid planning and operations, aiming to reduce analysis cycles from weeks to minutes and support a more resilient, data-informed energy system as demand for electrification and renewables grows.

Alphabet is acquiring Intersect for $4.75 billion to enhance its data center and energy infrastructure capabilities as part of its AI strategy, while Intersect will operate independently and collaborate closely with Google on new facilities.

Utilities are increasingly utilizing robotics and physical AI to enhance inspections, mitigate risks, and optimize workforce efficiency amidst challenges like electrification growth, aging infrastructure and labor shortages.

Corporate AI is evolving from simple assistants to autonomous agents that can execute workflows and make decisions, significantly altering ERP processes and promising revenue increases, necessitating a reevaluation of roles and systems to support this shift.

As AI's electricity demand surges, energy executives emphasize the critical need for rapid infrastructure development and strategic energy planning to sustain digital transformation.

IFS and Siemens are collaborating to advance autonomous grid operations by integrating industrial AI with grid planning and infrastructure expertise, aiming to address industry challenges and support a shift toward self-optimizing energy systems.

Tampa Electric Company (TECO) is undertaking a bold retooling of its back-office systems and cultural mindset to transform its operations and set new standards in the energy sector, as highlighted by David Lukcic at IFS Connect North America 2025, aiming to integrate advanced technology and strategic partnerships to enhance reliability, security, and performance while navigating modern challenges.

EDF Renewables is strategically utilizing IFS Cloud to enhance its growth and operational efficiency in clean energy production, targeting 10 GW annually by 2035, while integrating asset management and planning capabilities within a scalable cloud-native platform.

EY and Eversource Energy have successfully implemented an agile customer information system that enables adaptability to market changes, fosters a leadership-driven agile culture, and emphasizes continuous improvement, allowing the utility company to enhance customer service while managing payments effectively.

Capgemini and Additive Catchments have announced a partnership to help improve the state of UK rivers through advanced AI-driven solutions.