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In this episode of Energy Transition Talks, CGI’s Peter Warren speaks with Joyce Solomon, Data Analytics Manager for AMI at Southern Company, and Doug Leal, Vice-President, Data Analytics and AI at CGI, about how utilities can turn trusted, governed data into scalable enterprise AI value.

The conversation explores how Southern Company is using advanced metering infrastructure data, cloud-based architecture, strong data governance and business-led innovation to improve grid operations, customer engagement and AI adoption. Joyce and Doug share real-world examples, including meter-to-transformer validation, revenue recovery, EV charging insights, HVAC efficiency detection and the use of AI-ready data foundations for RAG, large language models and AI agents.

Listeners will learn why governed data is not a barrier to innovation, but a critical accelerator for trusted analytics, scalable AI and enterprise-wide value creation in the energy and utilities sector.

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How can resilient energy, banking, and telecoms survive the next major disruption? Join CGI experts to explore the "citizen supply chain" and the future of cross-industry resilience.

In this episode of Energy Transition Talks, Peter Warren, Charley Wark, and Andy Schmidt examine the interconnected network of essential services we rely on daily. We discuss why power, payments, connectivity, and trust must recover together when systems fail.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Future of Energy: Virtual power plants (VPPs), vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tech, and DERs.
• Finance & Tech: Real-time systems, embedded finance, and digital identity.
• Strategy: Data sovereignty and coordinated ecosystems for utilities leaders.

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Is regulatory pressure a roadblock or a catalyst for innovation? In this episode, host Peter Warren is joined by CGI's Charley Wark and Andy Schmidt to explore how the energy and utilities sector is turning compliance into a competitive advantage. Drawing insightful parallels with the banking industry, they discuss how a data-driven approach is laying the groundwork for the emerging "citizen supply chain." Tune in to discover how this cross-industry collaboration is reshaping our energy systems for a more resilient, efficient, and connected future.

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