How is AI set to transform the Energy industry?

Al is expected to deliver $200B-$300B in annual savings to the energy sector globally by 2030. Al adoption could increase renewable energy generation by 50%, significantly advancing decarbonization goals. Predictive maintenance and emissions monitoring alone could reduce operational costs across the sector by 15-20%, equating to billions annually. Firms will need to focus on using AI to optimize energy production and exploration, predictive maintenance and asset management, intelligent energy management, and sustainability and emissions monitoring.

How can digital transformation improve operational efficiency in energy companies?

Digital transformation empowers energy companies to streamline operations, reduce downtime and optimize resource use. By integrating advanced energy software solutions, automation tools and real-time data monitoring, companies can improve asset performance, enhance grid reliability and reduce maintenance costs. They’ll reap the benefits of faster decision-making and more agile operations.

What role does data analytics play in energy management?

Data analytics is at the heart of modern energy management. It enables companies to forecast demand, monitor energy consumption, identify inefficiencies across the value chain and optimize energy usage. With predictive analytics, energy providers can proactively manage outages, refine energy distribution and support the integration of renewable energy sources, all while improving customer satisfaction and reducing operational risks.

How can IT solutions help energy companies comply with evolving regulations?

IT solutions provide energy companies with the transparency, traceability and automation needed to meet complex regulatory compliance and other requirements. From emissions tracking to safety compliance and reporting, digital platforms help energy companies stay ahead of changing regulations. Energy and utilities industry solutions also support audit readiness and ensure that sustainability goals are met, while minimizing the administrative burden on teams.

What is the convergence of energy and IT sectors?

This is the fusion of information technology (IT) — such as advanced data analytics, digital twins, AI, blockchains and edge computing — with the energy sector’s operational technology (OT) — such as power grids, sensors and control systems. Devices like smart meters feed data into IT systems for predictive maintenance and performance optimization, for example. Note, however, that risks come with the transformation; for example, OT systems have traditionally been isolated, and integrating IT systems with that infrastructure makes it vulnerable to online threats. Companies need to be careful with their deployments.

What is the latest technology in energy?

It’s an exciting time to be in the energy industry. Companies are exploring AI and predictive analytics for infrastructure and management, and are integrating AI and cloud computing into advanced SCADA systems. Automation is driving resilience, and IoT and sensors are building up smart grids. At the same time, we’re seeing the growth of advanced energy storage and renewable energy innovations (e.g., tidal turbines), as well as other sustainability efforts (e.g., green hydrogen).

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We chose DXC to support the technical side of the project due to their extensive experience in SAP implementations, application integration, and their strategic vision to navigate this challenging landscape. DXC has proven to be a trusted partner, supporting Whitehaven’s business-critical modernization and goal to grow our metallurgical coal business, ultimately contributing to helping us achieve a more balanced portfolio.

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The opportunity

Modern mining companies are investing heavily in new developments, acquisitions, and fleet modernization. Across the globe, the industry is accelerating, driven by critical-mineral demand, electrification investment, AI-enabled operations and ESG transformation, as companies prioritize productivity, decarbonization and sustainable extraction to support global energy-transition demand.

The sector has recently recorded its strongest year for mergers and acquisitions in over a decade. The stakes are high as every acquisition creates a technology integration challenge for mining IT services staff. Every new mine needs a digital architecture designed in from the start. Every existing operation requires updated IT services for mining in the face of mounting pressure to modernize legacy systems while maintaining production continuity. Miners who treat technology as a strategic pillar will gain a competitive advantage in this dynamic environment.

How DXC helps

DXC’s dedicated Mining Innovation Centre (MIC) brings decades of industry and technology expertise to miners. Together we prototype emerging technologies, accelerate AI adoption, develop autonomous solutions and improve operational performance.

Through our MIC, we partner with mining companies to develop custom solutions across autonomous haulage, fleet management, operational intelligence and sustainability obligation management. We build AI platforms that maximise equipment reliability, develop spatial computing solutions that can improve safety or extend field capabilities and act as the technology partner for rapid acquisition integration in M&A engagements.

DXC helps the world's largest mining organizations become safer, smarter and more sustainable with our digital solutions. Together with our strategic partners, we are accelerating innovation and supporting the critical systems that keep mines operating safely and efficiently every day.

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Why DXC for mining

Mining expertise

Dedicated mining technology specialists with the latest technical skills, backed by 25+ year partnerships with the world's largest mining and resources organizations.

Around the world delivey

Global delivery teams across Asia-Pacific and Japan, Middle East and Africa, Latin America, and North America to support mining operations wherever you operate.

End-to-end IT services

Proven methodologies span managed technology services, rapid M&A integration, electrification and automation to support all mining operations and corporate systems.

AI, autonomy, and innovation

Through our MIC, we work alongside mining companies to develop custom solutions across autonomous haulage, fleet management, operational intelligence and sustainability obligation management.

Our mining technology solutions

Integrated Technology Services

We build and manage the integrated technology ecosystem of your mine, end to end, with unparalleled efficiency.

Implement, integrate, operate and innovate for mine sites, corporate offices and remote operation centers

Single source of accountability across all vendors and technology layers, 24/7 support spanning safety-critical OT and enterprise IT environments

Continuous optimization driven by operational data, AI and intelligent automation tools

Mergers & Acquisitions

When you acquire, merge or divest, we manage the technology stream from scoping through to legal day one for large capital projects.

End-to-end technology delivery during mergers, acquisitions and divestitures

Coordinate and align multiple vendors and platforms throughout the transaction lifecycle

Achieve Legal Day One readiness, your new mine's systems work from the start

Governance and oversight to maintain schedule, budget and quality across the technology workstream

Feasibility Studies

We write the technology chapter for your next mine — design and estimation across the full capital projects lifecycle.

Technology scoping for Order of Magnitude (OOM), Pre-feasibility (PFS), Feasibility (FS) and Execution

De-risk before first dirt is moved, clear scope minimises budget blowout and delays

Design continuity from study through to delivery and operations

Vendor-agnostic architecture planning for greenfield and brownfield expansions

Autonomy, Electrification & AI

We build the autonomous, intelligent mines of the future.

AI solutions optimising predictive maintenance, fleet management, mine planning, safety, and AI-assisted software engineering and testing

Collision Avoidance Systems for safe autonomous and manned operations

Precision Guidance and Fleet Management software tailored to electrified operations

Go-to-market partner and product manager for emerging mining technology vendors

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Delivering excellence in cutting edge technology

Our teams of industry experts and technology engineers bring the latest thinking and global best practice to help organisations modernise and transform in this era of efficiency, sustainability and growth.

DXC’s Mining Innovation Centre (MIC) collaborates with our clients to assess and implement advanced IT and Operational Technology (OT) solutions to empower them to become safer, smarter, and more sustainable. The MIC is currently working on:

Advanced Artificial Intelligence platform to improve the reliability and utilisation of both surface mining assets and processing plants
A revolutionary spatial computing solution using Apple Vision Pro that allows your exploration teams in the field to connect, share visual information and collaborate with teams in the office or anywhere in the world in real time
Design, establishment, and optimisation of Remote Operating Centres (ROC)
An advanced analytics solution to monitor and report on a miner's actual impact on environmental and societal targets
Business and technical change management accelerators to rapidly execute digital transformations as part of onboarding an acquired mine or establishment of a greenfields mine
Commercial and supply chain excellence initiatives to minimise operating costs, improve delivery times, and reduce excess inventory

Leaders

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David J. Gollan

Leader – DXC Mining Innovation Center

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APJ & MEA

Paul Canterbury

Head of Digital Evolution - Mining & Heavy Industries

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Mining insights

AI, digital twins and mining’s need for speed

Maximizing speed to benefit and positive impact with the adoption of digital twin and spatial computing.

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Master systems integration ensures on time, on budget M&A requirements for legal day one

Mergers and acquisitions in mining are among the most complex transformations, requiring the alignment of financial, legal, operational, cultural, and technical domains to ensure seamless business continuity.

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Customized mining apps in an era of technology change

The value of custom app development for mining organizations is paramount. The debate is now how to enable sustainable innovation for operational efficiency.

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Frequently asked questions about DXC Mining

DXC provides four core service areas: Integrated Technology Services (IT + OT) delivering streamlined, integrated technology services for the world's leading miners; Mergers & Acquisitions technology integration ensuring your technology works from Day 1; Feasibility Studies for greenfield and brownfield expansions; and Autonomy, Electrification & Innovation to build the autonomous, intelligent mine of the future.

We manage the technology stream during M&A as your trusted technology partner, coordinating all technology interdependencies as Master Systems Integrator (MSI). We achieve Legal Day 1 readiness by coordinating multiple vendors, aligning platforms throughout the transaction lifecycle, and maintaining governance over schedule, budget, and quality.

We have a proven track record deploying SAP S/4HANA across mining enterprises. DXC's Whitehaven customer story demonstrates a full rollout across two acquired mines, 2,200 employees and 150+ applications in under six months, with zero production disruption.

Yes, we provide 24/7 support spanning safety-critical OT (operational technology) and enterprise IT environments, with a security-first approach and single source of accountability across all vendors and technology layers.

We write the technology chapter for your next mine, providing technology scoping across all project phases: Order of Magnitude (OOM), Pre-feasibility (PFS), Feasibility (FS) and Execution. This de-risks before first dirt is moved with clear scope that minimizes budget blowout and delays.

DXC is electrifying mining. New fleets of vehicles are coming online as miners electrify, necessitating a new breed of software to manage these assets. We provide AI-powered Assignment Engines to optimize electrified fleet utilization; Collision Avoidance Systems for safe autonomous and manned operations; and Precision Guidance and Fleet Management software tailored to electrified operations. We also serve as go-to-market partner and product manager for emerging mining technology vendors.

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Whitehaven keeps production on track

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