How Intelligent Infrastructure Is Reshaping Energy Networks Worldwide
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Acumen have collaborated with nxzen to release a new documentary on CNBC.com examining how intelligent infrastructure is helping energy and utilities organisations improve disaster resilience, operational safety and decision-making. The documentary features real-world case studies from Endeavour Energy in Australia and Cadent in the UK, highlighting how data-driven insight is transforming the management of critical infrastructure.
“Energy networks are becoming more complex, more interconnected and more exposed to climate risk,” said Simon Reid, Group CEO of nxzen. “Intelligent infrastructure gives operators the visibility they need to understand how their assets behave in the real world - so they can anticipate problems, reduce risk and make better decisions before disruption occurs. That capability is becoming essential, not optional.”
Energy and utilities infrastructure underpins everyday life, yet growing pressures from climate change, ageing assets and the global energy transition are placing unprecedented strain on essential networks. Against this backdrop, access to reliable, real-time insight has become a critical requirement for resilience.
The CNBC documentary explores how intelligent infrastructure is enabling operators to move from reactive response to proactive risk management. By integrating data across legacy systems, field assets and operational platforms, organisations can better understand asset condition, anticipate emerging risks and intervene earlier, reducing the likelihood and impact of disruptions.
In Australia, the documentary follows Endeavour Energy, which distributes electricity to approximately 2.8 million customers across parts of New South Wales. With much of its network located in bushfire-prone areas, resilience and safety are paramount.
Through digital twins, drone imagery and nxzen’s proprietary Cognitive Earth platform, which brings integrated asset data into a single operational view, Endeavour Energy has been able to identify significantly more network defects ahead of bushfire season, improving reliability and community safety.
“With more than 85% of our network in bushfire prone areas understanding asset condition ahead of the summer bushfire season is critical,” said Melissa Irwin, Chief Data, People and Sustainability Officer at Endeavour Energy.“ By leveraging our digital twin and integrated data, we can identify risks earlier, strengthen network reliability and make informed decisions to support the safety of our customers and communities.”
In the UK, Cadent, operator of the country's largest gas distribution network, demonstrates how intelligent infrastructure is helping utilities gain greater value from operational data. Through nxzen's proprietary n-hub platform, which connects, contextualises and serves data from assets across the network into Cadent's operational environment, Cadent is gaining deeper visibility into asset performance, enabling more targeted interventions, improved operational efficiency, and better-informed decision-making.
“Managing a large gas network depends on having clear, timely insight into how assets are performing day to day,” said Chris Rison, Head of Smart Network at Cadent. “With access to real-time data, we’re able to prioritise interventions more effectively, minimise disruption for customers, and take a more optimised approach to maintaining and evolving the network.”
According to nxzen, the principles behind intelligent infrastructure extend well beyond energy and utilities. The same approaches can support resilience across sectors such as transportation, airports & aviation, telecommunications, and smart cities - where interconnected systems and climate risk demand better insight and resilience.
References:
https://www.cnbc.com/advertorial/acumen-gsti-nxzen/
About nxzen
nxzen is a global technology, consulting, and engineering company advancing the national infrastructure that society depends on. We empower energy, utilities, and infrastructure organisations to deliver safer, smarter, and more resilient operations through connected intelligence and digital innovation. Our technology platforms, Cognitive Earth and n-hub, provide a foundation for better decision-making, operational visibility, and asset performance at scale. Combined with deep sector expertise, we help clients unlock value through Geospatial, Data & AI, Cyber, IoT, and Apps & Development capabilities. By connecting data, systems, people, and assets, we enable infrastructure operators to modernise operations, improve resilience, and accelerate sustainable outcomes.
Learn more at: https://www.nxzen.com
About Cadent
Cadent brings gas to 11 million homes and businesses throughout the Northwest, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England and North London. Cadent are committed to keeping their customers safe and warm. They also manage the National Gas Emergency Service on behalf of the gas industry.
About Endeavour Energy
Endeavour Energy is one of three Distribution Network Service Providers operating in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Its network connects around 2.8 million Australians living and working in Australia’s fastest growing regions including Sydney’s Greater West, the Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, the Illawarra and the South Coast. As the most efficient distribution business in NSW, it is focused on delivering a safe, reliable and affordable electricity supply to its customers and communities. Due to rapid industry changes, Endeavour Energy is working with its customers, stakeholders and regulators to lead the transition to a smarter, cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
“Energy networks are becoming more complex, more interconnected and more exposed to climate risk,” said Simon Reid, Group CEO of nxzen. “Intelligent infrastructure gives operators the visibility they need to understand how their assets behave in the real world - so they can anticipate problems, reduce risk and make better decisions before disruption occurs. That capability is becoming essential, not optional.”
Energy and utilities infrastructure underpins everyday life, yet growing pressures from climate change, ageing assets and the global energy transition are placing unprecedented strain on essential networks. Against this backdrop, access to reliable, real-time insight has become a critical requirement for resilience.
The CNBC documentary explores how intelligent infrastructure is enabling operators to move from reactive response to proactive risk management. By integrating data across legacy systems, field assets and operational platforms, organisations can better understand asset condition, anticipate emerging risks and intervene earlier, reducing the likelihood and impact of disruptions.
In Australia, the documentary follows Endeavour Energy, which distributes electricity to approximately 2.8 million customers across parts of New South Wales. With much of its network located in bushfire-prone areas, resilience and safety are paramount.
Through digital twins, drone imagery and nxzen’s proprietary Cognitive Earth platform, which brings integrated asset data into a single operational view, Endeavour Energy has been able to identify significantly more network defects ahead of bushfire season, improving reliability and community safety.
“With more than 85% of our network in bushfire prone areas understanding asset condition ahead of the summer bushfire season is critical,” said Melissa Irwin, Chief Data, People and Sustainability Officer at Endeavour Energy.“ By leveraging our digital twin and integrated data, we can identify risks earlier, strengthen network reliability and make informed decisions to support the safety of our customers and communities.”
In the UK, Cadent, operator of the country's largest gas distribution network, demonstrates how intelligent infrastructure is helping utilities gain greater value from operational data. Through nxzen's proprietary n-hub platform, which connects, contextualises and serves data from assets across the network into Cadent's operational environment, Cadent is gaining deeper visibility into asset performance, enabling more targeted interventions, improved operational efficiency, and better-informed decision-making.
“Managing a large gas network depends on having clear, timely insight into how assets are performing day to day,” said Chris Rison, Head of Smart Network at Cadent. “With access to real-time data, we’re able to prioritise interventions more effectively, minimise disruption for customers, and take a more optimised approach to maintaining and evolving the network.”
According to nxzen, the principles behind intelligent infrastructure extend well beyond energy and utilities. The same approaches can support resilience across sectors such as transportation, airports & aviation, telecommunications, and smart cities - where interconnected systems and climate risk demand better insight and resilience.
References:
https://www.cnbc.com/advertorial/acumen-gsti-nxzen/
About nxzen
nxzen is a global technology, consulting, and engineering company advancing the national infrastructure that society depends on. We empower energy, utilities, and infrastructure organisations to deliver safer, smarter, and more resilient operations through connected intelligence and digital innovation. Our technology platforms, Cognitive Earth and n-hub, provide a foundation for better decision-making, operational visibility, and asset performance at scale. Combined with deep sector expertise, we help clients unlock value through Geospatial, Data & AI, Cyber, IoT, and Apps & Development capabilities. By connecting data, systems, people, and assets, we enable infrastructure operators to modernise operations, improve resilience, and accelerate sustainable outcomes.
Learn more at: https://www.nxzen.com
About Cadent
Cadent brings gas to 11 million homes and businesses throughout the Northwest, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England and North London. Cadent are committed to keeping their customers safe and warm. They also manage the National Gas Emergency Service on behalf of the gas industry.
About Endeavour Energy
Endeavour Energy is one of three Distribution Network Service Providers operating in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Its network connects around 2.8 million Australians living and working in Australia’s fastest growing regions including Sydney’s Greater West, the Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, the Illawarra and the South Coast. As the most efficient distribution business in NSW, it is focused on delivering a safe, reliable and affordable electricity supply to its customers and communities. Due to rapid industry changes, Endeavour Energy is working with its customers, stakeholders and regulators to lead the transition to a smarter, cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
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