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Substation virtualization: Preparing automation for future grids

Stefan Hufnagl explores how substation virtualization is helping grid operators integrate renewables and prepare automation systems for the future.

Driving efficiency and flexibility through IT/OT convergence

By Stephan Nobis

Stephan Nobis explores how IT/OT convergence supports real-time insights, operational efficiency and agility across modern industrial environments.

How NIS2 is redefining cybersecurity for industrial and energy systems

By Stephan Nobis

NIS2 is here. Stephan Nobis discusses why Europe’s critical infrastructure must move from compliance to continuous cybersecurity – or face severe risks.

How the Middle East’s modern power systems are harnessing AI for advanced energy management

By Khalid Qarooni

Khalid Qarooni explores how AI is powering the Middle East’s shift toward smarter grids, cleaner energy and data-driven trading.

Connecting distributed energy resources to central control systems

By Alexander Punzenberger

Alexander Punzenberger explains how integrating distributed energy resources into central control builds the foundation for a smarter, resilient grid.

Renewables at the core of future power systems

By Stefan Hufnagl

Stefan Hufnagl examines why single-track approaches in energy automation fall short – and how hybrid platforms can secure both safety and profit.

Twin transition: a path to the future or just another corporate buzzword?

By Johannes Wolf

Johannes Wolf explains why the green and digital twin transition is more than hype — and how we can turn it into measurable impact.

Reflections from Davos 2025: Where are we now?

By Stefan Reuther

At the halfway point of 2025, Stefan Reuther looks back at the important topics raised at January’s WEF conference — and what we can learn today.

Green hydrogen: the Middle East’s new energy frontier

By Khalid Qarooni

The tides are turning for fossil fuels, and one region is emerging as a powerhouse in clean energy. Khalid Qarooni explores the Middle East’s next big export — green hydrogen.

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Digitalization, automation and more: our industry experts on the fusion of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT).