Vector Technology Solutions Ltd

VTS has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build Diverge, a next-generation energy data platform that transforms data into actionable insights.   Diverge was designed to meet the challenges of the energy transition and helps utilities like Vector Limited to operationalise energy data innovation. It also helps Vector to support organisations like Auckland Transport to achieve their decarbonisation goals.   #WATCH this video to see how Diverge enabled the New Lynn electric bus depot, using existing assets and ‘dynamic operating envelopes’ that vary load limits in response to changing network conditions. It does so without adversely impacting others on the network and avoids or delays the need for costly network upgrades.

Our GM of Diverge, Dean Van Gerrevink, was at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Energy Symposium last week to be part of the innovation and collaboration around the latest energy technology.

VTS is proud to announce that our ground-breaking energy data platform, Diverge, is now available on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace - https://lnkd.in/g7EedZ2Z. Please contact a VTS representative for a private offer.

We're very proud of the growth trajectory of our cyber security business, which provides services to electricity distribution businesses all over New Zealand. It's now operating under its own name, Equalise Cyber Security Ltd. Follow their new company page to follow their journey!

💡 Our Chief Information Security Officer Aaron McKeown recently shared his thoughts on identity management at a panel discussion at the recent Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Day Auckland, along with Jerry Li and Okta's Matt Porta. Click though to read some of his key insights.

👏 It was great to see Aaron McKeown sharing the stage at the the recent Cyber Resilience Summit NZ 2024, which brought together senior security leaders from New Zealand’s leading organisations for a strategic discussion on the state of cyber security and resilience in Aotearoa. Along with panelists: Richard H., Ivan R. and Nick Frantzen, Aaron addressed the topic of “Aligning business priorities and board expectations with security realities.” In today’s landscape of cyber threats, businesses face an array of vulnerabilities and cyber criminals. While cybersecurity leaders work to protect the integrity of their organisation, they must also be mindful of governance and keep board members informed and engaged. Resilience is about more than just reacting to events. When something truly unforeseen occurs there is a very real need for an environment in which leadership, governance, and operations can work together quickly and seamlessly. The panel discussed practical things cyber security officers can do to embed resilience into leadership in the face of a novel event.     #cybersecurity #cyberresilience #governance Forefront Events 

The cybersecurity landscape evolved dramatically in 2023 and 2024. Here are just a few of the key insights shared by VTS cybersecurity leader, Aaron McKeown, at our Cyber Security Forum in Queenstown sponsored by Duo, a division of Sektor and Check Point Software. We hosted a number of electricity distribution businesses (EDBs), as well as some top international speakers, for an informative and collaborative discussion aimed at raising the cyber posture of New Zealand’s EDBs.  

✨ A huge thank you to everyone who made our inaugural VTS Cyber Advisory Forum in Queenstown such a success! The event was designed to provide information for electricity businesses to uplift their cyber posture and encourage industry cyber collaboration. Together we are all stronger.     Valuable topics included:    ✔️ Updates on the ever-evolving cyber landscape    ✔️ Strategies for safeguarding SAAS security    ✔️ Insights on reducing the cost of data breaches    ✔️ The story of founding and selling to Check Point Perimeter 81 (now named Check Point SASE)     In addition to the enriching discussions, we experienced the renowned hospitality of Queenstown - from the delightful dinner at Ayrburn to a very fun curling activity at Queenstown Ice Rink. We're very grateful for our guests’ participation, the insightful contributions from our exceptional speakers Lior Yaari, Ashwin Ram and Amit Bareket, and the support from our sponsors Check Point Software and Duo, a division of Sektor . #CyberSecurity #Networking #Queenstown #VTSForum #ThankYouAttendees  Grip Security Perimeter 81, a Check Point Company Novotel Queenstown

🌟 We’re proud to share that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has just released a case study highlighting the success of Bluecurrent AU/NZ leveraging Diverge, our cutting-edge energy data solution developed in collaboration with AWS - https://lnkd.in/gEK_--VA Metering company Bluecurrent faced the challenge of complying with new smart meter regulations and increasing data demands, and they have not only met but exceeded expectations.  The Diverge data platform: ✅ Processes 6x data 10x faster ✅ Facilitates improved analytics in a secure environment ✅ Enhances resilience and disaster recovery capabilities This strategic alliance showcases the power of innovation in addressing industry challenges and sets a new standard for smart-meter data solutions. Congratulations to the entire team at VTS, AWS and Bluecurrent for this excellent achievement! 🎉 #AWS #Diverge #SmartMeter #DataSolution #Innovation #SuccessStory #StrategicAlliance #Metering  

💡 Smart meter data offers a treasure trove of information that can help us address multiple issues facing the electricity distribution sector. Here’s a handy breakdown of three key challenges our Diverge GM, Dean Van Gerrevink, shared recently at GridTECH Connect Forum in Orlando. These formed part of the presentation “How to unlock the value of smart meter data in the cloud” by Dean, Timothy Stafford of Slalom, and Mark Hunter of Amazon Web Services (AWS).