Ransomware risk Origin Energy has recently faced ransomware and data breach incidents in 2026, highlighting a heightened need for robust cybersecurity, backup, and incident response solutions to protect critical energy infrastructure and customer data.

Cybersecurity partnerships Given the cyber risk exposure, there is an opportunity to propose comprehensive security services, threat monitoring, and zero-trust architecture for utilities, backed by clear incident response playbooks tailored to large-scale energy providers.

Battery and storage expansion Origin is expanding Eraring facilities and pursuing a 3 GWh class battery project, presenting a sales channel for energy storage software, grid-scale management platforms, and battery analytics to optimize performance and economics.

Sustainability leadership With a Science Based Targets initiative commitment to halve Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032 and net-zero by 2050, there is demand for decarbonization technologies, renewable integration, and ESG reporting tools.

Enterprise scale As a large Australian energy retailer serving over four million accounts, Origin is a prime target for enterprise-grade IT modernization, data analytics, cloud platforms, and customer experience solutions to drive efficiency and affordability.