EMR heads to Dublin for Renewable Energy Expo Ireland

We’re packing up the stand and heading to the RDS. EMR will be at Renewable Energy Expo Ireland on 21 and 22 October, and you’ll find us on stand 50.

The Renewable Energy Expo is Ireland’s first big get-together for the wind, solar and energy storage sectors, all under one roof. For us, that means one thing: a lot of good conversations with the people actually building and managing these sites.

We’ve spent 45 years keeping critical infrastructure connected and secure, and these days that includes solar farms and wind sites across Ireland, UK and Europe. The tool doing the heavy lifting is UniCAS, our secure communications solution, built specifically for renewable energy asset managers and O&M operators.

UniCAS puts site access under one roof too, literally, giving operators centralised control over O&M contractors, telecoms providers and everyone else who needs in. It also takes a lot of the pain out of getting ready for NIS2.

Stern Energy, a solar operations and maintenance specialist working across the UK, Italy and the Netherlands, is already using UniCAS to tighten up security across its sites.  Greencoat is too.

And there’s more good news: we’ve been shortlisted for an Innovation award at the Renewable Energy Awards this year.

Join us at the Renewable Energy Expo and pay a visit to stand 50. Bring your toughest questions about securing a renewable site and we’ll do our best to answer them on the spot.

UniCAS earns EMR a place on the Renewable Energy Awards 2026 shortlist

EMR Integrated Solutions has been shortlisted for the Renewable Energy Innovation Award at the Renewable Energy Awards 2026, with the nomination centred on UniCAS, the company’s purpose-built OT cybersecurity and secure communications platform for wind and solar farm assets.

The shortlisting follows an independent evaluation by a panel of expert judges and places UniCAS among the leading innovations in Ireland’s renewable energy sector.

Developed by EMR’s engineering team to address a gap that generic IT security tools have consistently failed to fill, UniCAS secures the operational technology networks that underpin renewable energy generation at field level, governing third-party access through Zero Trust principles, providing real-time monitoring through EMR’s Network Operations Centre, and supporting asset managers on their journey towards NIS2 compliance.

The platform is deployed across wind and solar assets in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the Netherlands, and is in active managed service across sites spanning multiple asset managers and O&M providers.

It was built specifically for the OT environment, where field assets from multiple manufacturers sit alongside CCTV systems, telecoms hardware, and third-party access points, and where the consequences of a security failure extend beyond data loss to operational downtime and potential grid impact.

The awards, now in their second year, celebrate the people, projects, and organisations transforming Ireland’s energy future. The Renewable Energy Innovation Award specifically recognises breakthrough technologies that improve how renewable energy is generated, integrated, managed, or optimised.

Mark O’Connor, Chief Commercial Officer, EMR Integrated Solutions, said:

“Being shortlisted is a genuine validation of the work our engineering team has put into UniCAS. This is a product that was built because the sector needed it, and it is now live and deployed at real scale across wind and solar assets in four countries. To have that recognised by an independent panel of expert judges means a great deal to the whole team.”

The Renewable Energy Awards 2026 are hosted by Ivan Yates and are a joint initiative of Wind Energy Ireland and Solar Ireland. The ceremony takes place on 26 November at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.

EMR appoints Stephen Casey as Account Director

EMR Integrated Solutions has appointed Stephen Casey as Account Director. Stephen joins with 20 years of experience across account management, sales and business development, most recently spent working with government departments, blue light services and public sector bodies nationwide.

At EMR, Stephen will manage and grow a number of the company’s Tier 1 customer accounts and strategic partners. He will focus on building stronger key relationships, creating new opportunities, and making sure EMR’s most important customers get the full benefit of the company’s capabilities. He will also act as a trusted point of contact for customers and partners, bringing a consultative, solutions-focused approach to understanding customer challenges and working with the EMR team to deliver the right solution.

Commenting on the hire, Mark O’Connor, chief commercial officer with EMR said:

“Stephen’s appointment strengthens a key part of our business. His background managing Tier 1 public sector accounts means he understands the pressures our government and state agency customers are working under, and he knows how to build the kind of relationships that last. We’re looking forward to seeing the impact he makes across our strategic accounts.”

Stephen spent the past 10 years as Government Account Manager at Three Ireland, where he worked closely with government departments and public sector bodies across the country. During that time, he was twice awarded Three’s Public Sector Sales Champion award, recognising his consistent delivery of significant Tier 1 contract wins.

Earlier in his career, Stephen held roles in SME account management and ICT sales at Three, O2/Telefonica and Vodafone, as well as working as a Business Communications Consultant at Innovate. Together, these roles have given him a broad commercial foundation across both public and private sectors.

A native of Cork, Stephen’s public sector experience and procurement knowledge will directly support EMR’s continued growth in government and state agency markets, an area where the company continues to expand its footprint across Ireland and the UK.

EMR to Exhibit at WWEM Expo 2026, NEC Birmingham

We’re off to the Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo

EMR Integrated Solutions will be exhibiting at the Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo (WWEM Expo, 2026), part of this year’s Environmental Services and Solutions Expo at the NEC Birmingham on 16 and 17 September 2026. EMR will be showcasing AquaVision Intelligence, its continuous water quality monitoring solution developed specifically to help UK sewerage undertakers meet the obligations of Section 82 of the Environment Act 2021.

WWEM Expo 2026 sits within ESS Expo, the UK’s leading environmental industry event, which draws more than 16,000 professionals across seven co-located shows over two days. The water and wastewater sector is at the heart of the 2026 agenda, with Section 82 compliance, environmental monitoring standards and the Defra CWQM programme among the most pressing topics facing attendees.

With 45 years of experience delivering operational technology, SCADA, telemetry and cybersecurity solutions across water utilities, power networks, renewable energy, transport and maritime sectors, EMR has built AquaVision Intelligence to address the growing demand for end-to-end CWQM services across the English water sector. The platform is cloud-hosted, delivers near real-time data upstream and downstream of storm overflows and sewage treatment works, and is fully aligned with the Defra Interim Technical Standard published in August 2024.

At the show, the team will be available to discuss the full range of deployment options, from complete end-to-end CWQM programmes covering site survey, ecology, installation and 24/7 managed services, through to standalone data platform deployments for utilities that already have monitoring hardware in the ground. For water companies with existing field equipment but no platform to aggregate, validate and report on that data, AquaVision Intelligence can be deployed as a data-only service, providing the public visualisation portal, Defra three-step validation workflow and Hydroweb integration for EA regulatory submission without requiring a full programme commitment.

WWEM is one of the most relevant events in the UK water monitoring calendar, and the timing is significant. With Defra setting an expectation that 25% of storm overflows will have continuous monitoring in place before 2030, water utilities are under real pressure to make decisions. EMR’s presence at the show reflects a straightforward ambition: to be accessible, in person, to the people who need to make those decisions.

Come and find us in Hall 20 at Stand WW-Q94 in the WWEM hall on 16 and 17 September. To arrange a meeting in advance, contact us at info@emrsolutions.com.

EMR to exhibit at Solar Ireland Annual Conference in June

The Solar Ireland Annual Conference is coming to town.

We’re excited to announce that the EMR team will once again exhibit at this year’s Solar Ireland Annual Conference on 18 June at the RDS in Dublin. It’s one of the most significant gatherings in Ireland’s renewable energy calendar, and a good opportunity to meet the people shaping the sector’s next phase.

This year’s theme — Energising Life — reflects a sector that has moved well beyond the emerging stage. Solar is being built, financed and operated at scale, and the conversations are shifting accordingly; grid integration, cybersecurity and long-term asset management are increasingly front of mind.

That’s where EMR’s work sits. Our UniCAS platform is designed specifically for renewable energy operators who need secure, reliable communications and OT network management across sites — whether solar farms, substations or hybrid installations. We work with operators across Ireland, UK and Europe so we understand the practical realities on the ground.

If you’re attending Solar Ireland 2026, come and find us at Stand No 8 on the exhibition floor. We’d welcome the chance to talk through what you’re working on.

EMR to Exhibit at SWIG Continuous Water Quality Monitoring Conference

EMR Integrated Solutions will be exhibiting at the  Sensor and Instrumentation for Water Industry Group (SWIG) Continuous Water Quality Monitoring conference on 5 March 2026 at BrewDog Stadium, St Helens.

The event brings together water companies, regulators and delivery partners to share practical progress on Section 82 implementation, with presentations from United Utilities, Severn Trent, Wessex Water and Northumbrian Water. The Environment Agency will also be present, offering regulatory perspectives on MCERTS requirements and evolving compliance expectations for continuous monitoring at final effluent.

The day runs from 09:30 to 15:30 and includes a live panel discussion, audience Q&A, and an afternoon session dedicated to operational experience at final effluent sites.

The EMR team will be on hand to discuss AquaVision Intelligence, our end-to-end continuous water quality monitoring platform built to meet and exceed Section 82 requirements. AquaVision Intelligence integrates real-time monitoring of dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, turbidity and ammonia with visualisation, alarm management and data reporting on a secure Azure cloud platform; everything a sewerage undertaker needs to demonstrate compliance and build a broader picture of network performance.

Come and find us at our tabletop stand to talk through deployment, data strategies and how AquaVision Intelligence can work within your existing infrastructure.

To register for the event, visit swig.org.uk.

To arrange a meeting with the EMR team on the day, contact us at sales@emrsolutions.com.

Same Team, New Mill: EMR’s UK Team Gets a New Home

EMR has grown strongly in recent months, and a huge part of that is down to our customers who have kept the projects coming. That loyalty and support has meant our UK team has grown, our workload has grown, and frankly, Ivy Mill was starting to feel a little snug.

So when the opportunity came to find a bigger, better home for the team, we grabbed it, along with several trolleys and a stack of flat-pack boxes.

We’re pleased to announce that EMR has officially relocated from Ivy Mill Business Centre to Ram Mill Chadderton, marking an exciting new chapter for our team.

But this wasn’t just any office move.

Rather than hiring a full removal crew, our office staff rolled up their sleeves, grabbed a trolley (or three), and took on the challenge themselves. With determination, teamwork, and several strategically placed boxes, the move was well and truly underway.  And of course, no major project is complete without fuel; courtesy of Domino’s Pizza, who kept morale high and energy levels even higher.

🏢 A New Home at Ram Mill

Ram Mill is a beautifully refurbished 1907 heritage cotton mill, offering excellent facilities including a manned reception, modern meeting rooms, breakout areas, an on-site café and gym, secure parking, and great transport links via the M60 and M62. It turns out we have good taste in mills.

This move gives our team a more inspiring and collaborative working environment and supports EMR’s continued growth, all achieved with plenty of laughs, teamwork, and cardboard boxes.

A Huge Thank You

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this move happen. From lifting desks to directing traffic (and ordering pizza), the team showed real commitment and great spirit.

We’re now fully settled in, feeling motivated, and ready for the next chapter, hopefully without needing to move again anytime soon.

📍 New location: Ram Mill, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9RH | Tel: +44 (0)118-9952283 (same phone number)

EMR to exhibit at the Wind Energy Ireland Annual Conference

EMR Integrated Solutions will again exhibit at this year’s Wind Energy Ireland Annual Conference, where the country’s energy leaders are gathering to advance Ireland’s transition to renewables.

We’re proud to play out part in this move and we’ll demonstrate how secure operational technology underpins this transformation. Our UniCAS solution provides encrypted communications for offshore wind farms and solar installations, whilst our SCADA and telemetry solutions enable real-time monitoring across distributed renewable assets.

Cybersecurity remains central to scaling renewable infrastructure. As Ireland’s wind capacity expands, operators face mounting pressure to comply with NIS2 regulations governing critical energy infrastructure. EMR’s approach integrates security from the network edge through to centralised control systems.

The Wind Energy Ireland Annual Conference 2026 brings together policymakers, researchers and industry leaders focused on energy independence as an economic driver. For utilities and renewable operators managing increasingly complex distributed networks, the challenge extends beyond generation to secure, resilient communications that can scale with ambition.

EMR serves renewable energy providers across six European countries, including offshore wind operators and transmission system operators. The company’s experience spans grid integration, asset monitoring and secure internet connectivity for both onshore and offshore installations.

Wind Energy Ireland’s Annual Conference takes place at the Clayton Burlington Hotel in Dublin on 21st and 22nd January, 2026. Visit EMR at Stand Number 31 to discuss operational technology solutions for renewable energy infrastructure.

FRS Recruitment and EMR Announce Strategic RPO Partnership to Drive Scalable Talent Solutions across UKI

Today the 5th November 2025 FRS Recruitment, one of Ireland’s leading talent acquisition specialists, announced a new Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) partnership with EMR Integrated Solutions, a recognised leader in secure operational telecommunications, SCADA, telemetry and cyber security across utilities, critical infrastructure, transport and renewables.

This strategic collaboration will see FRS Recruitment manage and optimise EMR’s end-to-end talent acquisition function, delivering a scalable, data-driven recruitment model designed to support EMR’s continued growth across Ireland and the UK.

“As EMR continues to expand, our success depends on having the right people in the right roles,” said Derek Glynn, COO of EMR Integrated Solutions. “Partnering with FRS Recruitment allows us to strengthen our talent pipeline and ensure we continue to attract top technical and operational talent in a highly competitive market.”

Under the new RPO agreement, FRS Recruitment will provide EMR with a fully integrated, embedded recruitment service, including employer branding, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) technology, sourcing, screening, and shortlisting. The partnership aims to streamline recruitment operations, reduce time-to-hire, and enhance long-term retention through proactive workforce management.

Lynne McCormack, General Manager of FRS Recruitment commented:

“This partnership exemplifies our shared commitment to innovation, efficiency, and people-first solutions. By aligning our recruitment technology and market expertise with EMR’s operational excellence, we’re building a workforce strategy that supports sustainable growth.”

The partnership takes effect immediately, with implementation already underway across EMR’s business units.

FRS Recruitment is currently supporting EMR in hiring across multiple functions, including technical engineering, finance, IT, admin and PMO roles throughout Ireland and UK.  All roles are available for viewing on our Careers page.

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EMR to Showcase Secure Comms Solutions at Solar Ireland 2025

EMR Integrated Solutions will demonstrate how unified, secure communications platforms are transforming renewable energy asset management at this year’s premier solar industry event

EMR Integrated Solutions, a leading provider of secure operational technology (OT) networks and SCADA solutions, will be exhibiting at Solar Ireland 2025 on 2nd October at the RDS Dublin. The company will showcase its UniCAS platform, a unified, secure communications solution designed specifically for renewable energy asset managers operating solar and wind farms across Ireland and the UK.

Addressing Critical Infrastructure Challenges

Solar Ireland 2025, themed “Advancing Towards Net Zero,” brings together key stakeholders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Ireland’s renewable energy sector. As the country accelerates towards its climate commitments, the need for robust, secure communications infrastructure has become paramount for renewable energy operators.

“Asset managers are facing increasing pressure to maintain secure, compliant operations whilst managing multiple service providers across distributed renewable energy estates,” said Dominic Crudden, business development manager with EMR Integrated Solutions.

“UniCAS addresses these challenges by providing a single, unified platform that consolidates communications, enhances security, and reduces operational complexity.”

UniCAS: Purpose-Built for Renewable Energy

UniCAS (Unified Communications and Access System) has been specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of renewable energy asset managers. The platform provides standardised control, secure access, and supports NIS2-compliant security for communication networks at solar and wind farms, allowing operators to consolidate and control access for operations and maintenance (O&M) teams, telecoms providers, data providers, CCTV systems, and other third parties.

Key benefits of the UniCAS platform include:

  • Enhanced Security: Zero-trust principles with no inbound public internet access, protecting against unauthorised access attempts and advanced malware
  • Regulatory Compliance: Supports NIS2-compliant security framework with standardised technology and security policies across all sites
  • Cost Optimisation: Consolidation of telecoms service providers through pooled data plans and carrier-agnostic LTE connectivity
  • Operational Efficiency: Simplified onboarding and offboarding of O&M teams and third-party service providers
  • Maximum Uptime: High-speed, high-performance connectivity with high-availability access gateways ensuring uninterrupted data flow to centralised SCADA systems

Proven Track Record

EMR’s expertise in secure communications for renewable energy has been validated through successful deployments across the sector. The company recently upgraded the cyber security and communications infrastructure at solar farms managed by Schroders Greencoat across the United Kingdom, delivering a resilient, secure cellular network that ensures maximum network uptime.

Supporting Ireland’s Solar Growth

Ireland’s solar sector continues to experience significant growth as the country works towards its renewable energy targets. The government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions has created unprecedented opportunities for solar development, but also highlighted the critical importance of robust infrastructure to support these installations.

“As Ireland’s solar capacity expands, the communications infrastructure supporting these assets must be equally robust and secure,” continued Dominic Crudden. “UniCAS provides asset managers with the confidence that their operations are protected, compliant, and optimally managed.”

Visit EMR at Solar Ireland 2025

EMR will be demonstrating the UniCAS platform at Stand 9 during Solar Ireland 2025. The company’s technical experts will be available to discuss specific challenges facing renewable energy asset managers and demonstrate how unified communications can transform operational efficiency whilst maintaining the highest security standards.

Solar Ireland 2025 takes place on Thursday, 2nd October 2025 at the RDS Dublin. The event will feature market leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders discussing the latest developments in Ireland’s transition to sustainable energy.