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juni 18, 2026

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

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 […]

juli 28, 2025

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. […]

augustus 04, 2025

In June Ferranti attended Future of Utilities Summit 2025 in London, the UK’s leading forum for innovation in the energy and water sector. It was clear from the discussions that the pace of change across the utilities landscape is intensifying.Here are some key takeaways that resonated with our team: Policy Is the Power Behind Roadmaps […]

mei 26, 2025

We are extremely proud to share another milestone at Ferranti – the MECOMS 365 platform accomplishes its 100th release! This year alone, we’ve already celebrated multiple projects go-lives and the signing of new contracts, and we’re just getting started. Since the first cloud –ready version, launched in 2019, at Ferranti there’s been a new platform […]

mei 19, 2025

Are you ready for what comes next? By the end of 2027, SAP will end mainstream support for SAP IS-U, its industry-specific ERP system for utilities. While extended support is available until 2030, it comes at a high cost and offers no new innovation. Yet, as of early 2025, over 60% of SAP customers have […]