Energy signals 2025: State of tech report

Deep-dive into software risks, costs and opportunities in the Energy sector

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Unique insights for Energy leaders — backed by the world's largest codebase

As Energy companies embrace Industry 4.0, digital transformation becomes business-critical.
Discover firsthand insights into cybersecurity, modernization, AI adoption, and Green IT.

Unlock faster, safer and more cost-efficient IT.

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67%

of energy systems fall below the benchmark for software security

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73%

of AI systems show structural quality issues

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42%

of energy systems fall below recommended build quality threshold

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40%

energy systems with poor architecture are 40% slower to evolve

Inside Energy signals 2025

Software risk and opportunities shaping the future of energy

Software is now mission-critical infrastructure for power & utilities — and it’s under strain. Our analysis of thousands of energy-sector codebases shows that 42% fall below our build quality recommendations and 73% of AI systems exhibit structural-quality gaps.

As the race to decarbonize, modernize, and digitize accelerates, software quality has become the fastest lever for resilience, compliance, and growth.

Chapters at a glance
  1. Cybersecurity shortfalls threaten energy resilience
  2. Poor build quality disrupts the current of innovation
  3. Green IT is non-negotiable in energy
  4. The hidden risks behind AI adoption in energy
  5. Legacy systems can slow energy down
  6. Cloud readiness gives energy a competitive edge
  7. Shared knowledge powering energy transformation
Download the full report to discover the state of software in the energy sector and learn how to move forward.
 

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