Utility Infrastructure Giant Itron Investigates April Cyber Intrusion
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Utility Infrastructure Giant Itron Investigates April Cyber Intrusion

Itron, a major player in the global energy and utility management sector, has disclosed a cybersecurity breach that impacted its internal network earlier this spring. The company, which provides essential digital infrastructure for electrical, water, and gas grids, revealed in a filing with federal regulators that it identified unauthorized activity within its systems in mid-April. […]

Surging Construction Costs and Equipment Shortages Complicate Data Center Power Strategies
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Surging Construction Costs and Equipment Shortages Complicate Data Center Power Strategies

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and large-scale data centers is creating a massive demand for electricity, prompting tech giants like Microsoft and Meta to increasingly turn to natural gas to power their infrastructure. However, this pivot has encountered significant economic hurdles. The capital expenditure required to construct new combined cycle gas turbine power plants […]