Spotlight

Main Capital Partners acquires a majority stake in Ferranti

“We are thrilled to welcome Main as our new majority shareholder. Over the years, we have had the privilege of becoming a trusted partner to utility companies navigating increasingly complex and regulated markets. With Main’s software expertise and international network, we are well positioned to accelerate our product roadmap, deepen the support we offer our customers, and expand internationally, all while staying true to the quality, reliability, and care that clients have come to expect from Ferranti.” Tom Van Haute, CEO of Ferranti.

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juli 13, 2026

Ferranti Partners with Women’s Utilities Network to Help Shape a More Inclusive and Connected Utilities Industry

Ferranti is delighted to announce our partnership with the Women’s Utilities Network (WUN), reinforcing our commitment to a more diverse, collaborative and forward-looking utilities sector. The energy and utilities industry is evolving rapidly. Addressing the challenges ahead will require fresh perspectives, shared expertise and stronger collaboration across the sector. Encouraging more women into STEM and […]

juli 10, 2026

AMP 8: A business transformation opportunity for water utilities in the UK. Part two: Improving customer service     

UK water utilities are entering one of the most demanding regulatory periods in the sector’s history. Customers expect better service, regulators demand stronger outcomes, and organisations must deliver both while operating under increasing financial pressure. The good news? Improving customer service doesn’t have to mean increasing costs. Our latest whitepaper explores how modern customer platforms, […]

juni 18, 2026

Who has access to your critical utility processes? And can you prove it?

During an audit, a regulator asks a seemingly simple question: “Can you show who modified this process and when?”It should be an easy answer. Yet for many utility organizations, providing a clear and immediate response is more challenging than expected. Not because the information doesn’t exist. But because permissions have evolved over time, access rights […]

januari 23, 2026

The Systems We Don’t See: What Gemma’s FOU London Keynote Means for Utilities

At FOU London, Gemma’s keynote cut through the noise with a simple but powerful idea: the most important systems shaping our future are often the ones we barely notice. Using the metaphor of power, Gemma reminded us that utilities are the ultimate example of invisible infrastructure. When energy, water, or gas flows reliably, it fades […]

december 12, 2025

When Industry-wide Recognition Meets Industry-specific Excellence

On December 1, 2025, Microsoft announced that Dynamics 365 has been recognized as a Leader in three major Gartner Magic Quadrants: This recognition reflects a powerful industry trend: ERP platforms have evolved from back-office systems into engines of agility, automation, intelligence, and integrated business management. For energy and utility organizations, operating under intense regulatory pressure, […]

juli 28, 2025

WATERNET: Amsterdam’s Drinking Water Company and Its Cloud Journey

5 YEARS OF IMPACT IN THE CLOUD WITH WATERNET Waternet has always been at the forefront of delivering reliable drinking water to Amsterdam and its surrounding municipalities. After a decade-long partnership with Ferranti, Waternet transitioned from its legacy on-premises MECOMS solution to the MECOMS 365 platform end 2020, marking its definitive leap into the cloud. […]