Will changing climate, market dynamics and digitalization transform power and utilities into bleeding edge IT champions?

The power and utilities sector is undergoing a significant technological transformation driven by advancements in IoT, data analytics, and renewable energy demands. This evolution pushes traditional energy providers to innovate, adopting smart grids and advanced metering services to manage consumption and pricing dynamically, ultimately redefining their roles as high-tech companies.

Let it crash

Interest in functional programming languages is rising but still lags behind mainstream languages like Java. The “Let it crash” paradigm encourages a focus on primary functionality while simplifying error handling in systems, particularly those using actor frameworks like Erlang/OTP and Scala/Akka. However, its niche appeal limits broader adoption outside mission-critical applications.