Collaboration for sustainability: The power of hybrid thinking
In part two of our Energy Transition Talks conversation with Helena Jochberger , CGI’s Global Industry Lead for Manufacturing, she and Peter Warren share insights from their industries, emphasizing the advantages of cross-industry collaboration, the need to integrate renewable energy sources and the evolution of ESG principles in business strategy. Organizations worldwide face sustainability challenges, but this discussion reveals that innovative thinking and networks that transcend traditional industry boundaries are driving collective progress. Catch up on the first instalment of the...
Data sharing: Driving collaboration between insurance and energy
In the latest episode of our Energy Transition Talks series, Peter Warren and Daren Rudd discuss the critical role of the insurance industry in supporting low carbon energy projects. They explore how innovative insurance solutions can help manage risks associated with new technologies, the importance of data sharing between the energy and insurance sectors, and the potential for future collaboration to enhance risk management and reduce costs. The transition to sustainable energy depends on major investment in innovative technologies including wind farms, solar, and hydrogen and battery...
Shaping the future of the hydrogen economy: Ports, collaboration and sustainability
In the latest episode of Energy Transition Talks , Derek Marinos discusses the critical role of ports in the hydrogen economy with experts Dr. Magali Amiel and David van der Ploeg . They explore the current state of hydrogen as a low carbon energy source, the supply chain challenges in production and distribution, and the infrastructure developments being implemented by port authorities. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration among stakeholders and the impact of market forces and geopolitical considerations on hydrogen's growth and adoption. The promising potential of...
Data-driven futures: Revolutionizing energy infrastructure
CGI’s annual Voice of Our Clients (VOC) global research gathers insights from both existing and potential clients, revealing key priorities for executives across industries. In the latest episode of our Energy Transition Talks series, Peter Warren sits down with the first instalment of a two-part conversation with Helena Jochberger to discuss the overlapping areas of focus revealed by data for both the Energy & Utilities and Manufacturing industries. The Energy and Utilities framework—specifically in the upstream, midstream and downstream segments of oil and gas—often includes the chemical...
Empowering energy decisions: AI meets Data Mesh
In part two of their Energy Transition Talks conversation, Doug Leal and Peter Warren dive deeper into the concept of Data Mesh and its impact on organizational structure. Building upon the first instalment of their discussion, they examine how Data Mesh enables business agility and AI innovation while necessitating a cultural shift, robust data governance and collaboration between IT and the business. Catch up on part one of the conversation here. Data Mesh represents a significant cultural shift in how organizations manage and use data. Traditionally, data ownership has resided within IT...
Applying AI to the real world: Moving from technology to practical application
While there’s plenty of discussion around artificial intelligence (AI) horizon scanning, in this new podcast episode, our AI experts discuss how to apply AI to the real world. Russell Goodenough, UK Head of AI, and Diane Gutiw, Head of our global AI research center, discuss examples of where we’re seeing the early value of AI solutions, including productivity analysis on some of the AI tools that are currently available. In healthcare, they discuss the AI Head Analysis project in Helsinki, where AI assists radiologists in detecting early brain bleeds that are very hard to see with the human...
Unlocking data strategy success: Practical AI, robust governance and agile management
In the latest episode of our Energy Transition Talks series, CGI Vice-President, Consulting – Data and Analytics Doug Leal discusses with Peter Warren the evolving landscape of data use in the energy and utilities sector, particularly in light of new AI applications. In the first instalment of this two-part conversation, they explore the challenges of scaling AI models, the move away from experimentation toward practical solutions and two key approaches to data management: the Data Lakehouse and the Data Mesh—both of which are shaping the future of data strategies’ success. Utility...
Building resilient, sustainable healthcare with digital twins and innovation
In the latest episode of our Energy Transition Talks series, CGI Global Industry Lead for Health and Life Sciences Ben Goldberg joins Peter Warren to discuss the interdependence between healthcare and energy systems, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to ensure a healthy society. Specifically, they examine the interplay between ecosystems and supply chains, the emergence of smart, “green hospitals,” and how data innovation and digital twins are driving sustainable, resilient healthcare. Digital twins and “triplets” in healthcare While hospitals play a vital role in healthcare, they...