Versatility in action: How Hansen CIS is positioning North American utilities for success in the age of digitalization and AI
Greg Pigate – Senior Software Development Manager (Hansen CIS) As the Hansen team gears up for another action-packed week at IUCX, the leading event of its kind for the Energy & Utilities sector in North America, there’s no denying that the CIS landscape is undergoing change like never before. And our first full calendar year…
From Households to Communities: Solar That Shifts Power
By David Castree, Global President Energy & Utilities Solar energy is transforming how communities’ access and consume electricity. Australia leads the world in rooftop solar adoption, yet millions of apartment dwellers and renters remain locked out of this energy revolution. Meanwhile, in the United States, community solar projects are rapidly expanding, providing equitable access to…
From Words to Action: Women in Tech Sweden 2025 Shows What Real Change Looks Like
Lina Tranevall – Product Director Four years ago, I attended my first Women in Tech conference in Sweden. It was a relatively intimate gathering – optimistic, hopeful, but very much centred around future possibilities. Fast forward to 2025 and that same conference has transformed into a powerhouse of action and innovation, attracting over 3,000 participants…
It’s Only a Matter of Time: Finland’s Metering Shift and Its Impact on the Energy Sector
As Finland prioritises sustainability and efficiency within its energy sector, the government is preparing to implement new regulations requiring energy companies to increase the frequency of meter readings significantly. These changes promote more precise energy management, enabling a more responsive and efficient energy grid, and this shift promises benefits for end customers. Still, it presents…
The Agility of Open Digital Architecture Imperative for CSPs to Thrive
The last few years reinforced the fundamental role that the telecommunications sector plays in connecting governments, communities and businesses – big and small – across the world. Whether it is the provision of mission-critical social services, the exchange of information, manufacturing, working from home and business continuity, there is no doubt that the telecommunications sector…
2025: Driving Innovation in Energy Retail: CER, AI, Automation, and Consumer-Centric Solutions
Reflections from the Energy Retail Excellence 2024 Conference, Australia I recently had the pleasure of attending the Energy Retail Excellence conference, an intimate and impactful event hosted by Quest Events in Melbourne, Australia. The conference provided a fantastic platform for meaningful discussions and rich insights into the evolving energy retail landscape. The learnings were many,…
Digital Marketplaces Essential for CSPs to Enhance Commercial Agility
Digital marketplaces have revolutionised the retail sector. Today, very few retailers are pure bricks and mortar and the commercial benefits of this modern and agile approach to retailing have been considerable – from expanded customer bases and the ability to personalise customer experiences to partnerships with other brands to deliver a broader, more seamless retail…
Hansen Awarded EcoVadis ‘Committed’ Badge for Sustainability
At Hansen, we are proud of our dedication to sustainability, recognising that we all have to play our part in caring for the planet. With this in mind, we are pleased to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious “Committed” badge by EcoVadis, the global leader in sustainability ratings for businesses. The badge signifies…
European Wholesale Power Markets and Why More Organisations Are Becoming BRPs
In the evolving European energy market, the role of the Balance Responsible Party is critical. For those considering entering this market, combining a deep understanding of energy market dynamics with technological innovation is crucial for building a successful and sustainable business model. Working with the right technology partner can make a difference. The European energy…
Optimising Data Management in European Energy Trading: A Key to Market Efficiency
Access to optimised data is becoming increasingly essential in today’s highly complex and volatile energy marketplaces. Most people do not think about the effect on the core processes when data-driven trading is in operation and how often we apply “new” data to largely obsolete processes. The data, optimised or not, is an essential part of…