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ZURICH, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Utilities Asset Performance Management (APM) 2025-2026 Vendor Assessment (Doc US53008225, November 2025). The IDC study evaluated 12 APM providers by qualitatively and quantitatively assessing their capabilities and strategies regarding their offerings in the power and utilities industry.”As utilities navigate the challenges of aging assets, clean-energy integration and grid modernization, APM solutions have become essential for achieving operational resilience, reducing costs and delivering sustainable outcomes across their organizations,” said the IDC MarketScape.”A modernized and data-driven approach to…

The sale or purchase of immovable property such as houses usually comes with a circulation of big amount of money. Accordingly, every risk that may arise in the transfer process should be avoided. At face value the transfer process looks straightforward and to be one that can be concluded within a short period of time. […] The sale or purchase of immovable property such as houses usually comes with a circulation of big amount of money. Accordingly, every risk that may arise in the transfer process should be avoided. At face value the transfer process looks straightforward and to be…

Drone attacks targeted several regions of Russia overnight, triggering a large fire at an oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai and forcing temporary airport closures. One of the reported targets was the Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai, where a major fire broke out after explosions were reported near the facility. The refinery is considered strategically important because it processes more than six million tons of oil annually and is located near key Black Sea ports used for fuel logistics, News.Az reports, citing foreign media. Local authorities confirmed the region had been attacked but did not release detailed information about…

  A map showing higher concentrations of ruthenium-106 the further east the measurements were taken Map of corrected average concentrations of ruthenium-106 at European stations in October 2017. An adult exposed to ruthenium-106 at a concentration of 1 Bq/m3 for a whole year would only get half the recommended dose limit for that year. On an otherwise ordinary Monday in early October 2017, nuclear monitoring sites across Europe started to detect radioactive ruthenium-106 in the filters that they use to collect air samples. Scientists at the labs spotted the isotope when they came to work after the weekend and performed…

What is Forex after all? It is, in fact, a strictly regulated sector, distinct from illegal schemes, with a decisive contribution to the economy The forex sector and its role in the Cypriot economy were the central themes of a recent discussion clarifying the industry’s institutional standing. Strict supervision and full European compliance Forex companies are financial organisations that are strictly supervised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission and other competent international authorities. They operate within very strict institutional and regulatory frameworks, fully implement European directives, and are subject to continuous, regular, and substantive audits. The supervision is strict,…

A married man recently inherited his parents’ estate, consisting of immovable and movable property besides other investments. He is under the impression that the inheritance belongs to him alone and does not form part of the community of acquests. Is this correct? If so, would he be entitled to administer the inheritance alone, that is, without his wife’s consent? According to law, any property, whether immovable or movable, inherited by either spouse, before marriage or after the marriage has been celebrated, shall be deemed to be paraphernal property and shall therefore pertain to the spouse upon whom such property has…

Utilities are central to the energy system, but regulation often limits the value they can create for shareholders.Many of the companies in this space—which includes electric utilities, gas utilities, and water utilities—do everything from producing energy to delivering it.Here, we outline our expectations for the utilities sector and the companies that are best positioned to succeed amid this environment.Get the full report: 2024 US Utilities Sector Landscape3 Key Themes to Keep an Eye On in the Utilities SectorOur outlook for the utilities sector is centered on three key industry themes:Renewable energy is growing rapidly in the US. Falling costs for…

Gold, Silver Rates Today LIVE: Gold and silver prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) traded lower on Monday, following weakness in global bullion prices, as the dollar firmed. Investors also opted for profit booking after a decent rise in the precious metal prices last week.MCX gold rate for April futures contracts opened 0.57% lower at ₹1,54,999 per 10 grams as against its previous close of ₹1,55,895 level. MCX silver price for March contracts opened lower by ₹5,871, or 2.4% at ₹2,38,489 per kg, as against its previous close of ₹2,44,360 level.Why are gold, silver prices falling? Gold…

After decades of wear and tear, the US energy grid is starting to reach its breaking point.The traditional grid system was designed for a time when electricity demand was steady and less intense. Today, the grid faces a mountain of unprecedented stressors. Accelerating electrification, a surge in energy-hungry AI infrastructure like data centers, and the intensifying impacts of extreme weather fueled by climate change are pushing grid infrastructure to its limits, destabilizing the already vulnerable energy system.These disruptions could result in blackouts that could cost American businesses up to $150 billion each year, according to the US Department of Energy,…

Investment Week produces the must-attend events in the industry. The success and power of the brand has enabled us to host a whole series of market-leading events, including the legendary Fund Manager of the Year Awards, our popular morning briefings, the intimate market focuses and the exclusive Funds to Watch conference for test. Funds to Watch Asia 2026 3 Mar 2026 – 6 Mar 2026 Hong Kong & Singapore, Singapore Investment Week is taking Funds to Watch outside the UK for the first time, with inaugural launches in Hong Kong and Singapore for an invitation-only audience of senior fund selectors,…