MELBOURNE, Australia, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As cyber threats intensify and AI adoption accelerates, governance has moved firmly into the boardroom. To address this shift, LRQA, a leading global assurance provider, recently brought together senior executives and risk leaders in Melbourne for a strategic roundtable: "Navigating Cybersecurity and AI Governance: Insights from ISO Standards."
The discussion focused on moving beyond compliance-driven implementation toward embedding standards as strategic enablers. Participants explored how frameworks such as ISO/IEC 42001 (AI management) and ISO/IEC 27001 (information security) provide a practical foundation for managing digital risk without stifling innovation.
Key discussion themes included:
- Lifecycle-based AI risk controls: Embedding governance across AI design, deployment and monitoring.
- Measurable cybersecurity performance: Ensuring metrics provide executives with meaningful, actionable insight.
- Supplier governance: Managing third-party and supply chain exposure with greater rigour.
- Enterprise risk integration: Aligning cyber and AI risks with broader organisational risk frameworks.
Emma Carroll, Business Director for Australia and New Zealand, LRQA, emphasised the strategic shift required: "Digital risk can no longer be managed in silos. Organisations that lead in this environment integrate AI and cybersecurity governance into core business strategy, using standards to drive accountability, transparency and confident innovation."
The session also examined recurring readiness gaps observed across the region, with candid discussion regarding clear accountability for AI decision-making and the importance of sustaining continual improvement beyond initial certification milestones. The consensus among attendees was clear: governance maturity is rapidly becoming a defining characteristic of high-performing, resilient enterprises and a critical competitive differentiator.
In an evolving threat landscape, LRQA continues to support organisations navigating digital transformation through audit, certification, and advisory services across cybersecurity, AI governance, sustainability, and supply chain resilience.
Ready to bridge the gap between compliance and strategy? Discover LRQA's Cybersecurity and AI Governance solutions at Cyber Security Services | LRQA.
About LRQA
From certification and cybersecurity to safety, sustainability and supply chain resilience, LRQA works with clients to identify risks across their business. We design smart, scalable solutions, built around your business – tailored to help you prepare, prevent and protect against risk. Our innovative risk management portfolio helps shape a stronger and more secure future for your business. With decades of sector-specific expertise, data-driven insight and on-the-ground teams across assurance, certification, inspection, advisory and training, we support over 61,000 clients in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit https://www.lrqa.com/
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Regional Marketing Manager – APAC, LRQA
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LRQA Sparks Critical Conversations at Melbourne Cybersecurity & AI Governance Roundtable
- Collaboration expands local assembly capabilities for xEnergy low-voltage switchgear as data center and semiconductor investments accelerate
TOKYO, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced a collaboration with Kose Engineering (Kose), appointing the company as an authorized xEnergy panel builder in Japan. Under the agreement, Kose will assemble Eaton's xEnergy low-voltage switchgear systems in Japan as part of Eaton's licensed panel builder program.
Eaton's xEnergy is a modular low-voltage switchgear platform designed in accordance with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, delivering flexibility, reliability, and scalability for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. It is particularly well suited for mission-critical environments, including data centers and advanced manufacturing.
Headquartered in Okayama Prefecture, Kose provides electrical engineering and power system solutions for industrial and commercial customers. The company leverages advanced 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD), software development, and precision sheet metal fabrication to manufacture high-quality switchboards, control panels, and specialized cleanroom equipment.
Over the next three years, Eaton and Kose aim to expand the deployment of xEnergy solutions across Japan's growing data center and semiconductor markets, where demand for reliable and scalable power distribution infrastructure continues to increase. Eaton will also support Kose's development as a licensed panel builder, enabling the company to independently provide quotations, technical expertise and project support to customers.
"Japan is entering a new phase of investment in digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing, particularly in data center and semiconductor sectors," said Dingsong Shi, Business Development Director, Power Distribution Channels, Electrical Sector, East Asia, Eaton. "As demand for IEC-compliant power distribution systems continues to grow, strengthening a robust local ecosystem is essential to support project execution. Kose brings strong technical expertise and a clear commitment to advancing its capabilities, making it a valuable participant in Eaton's licensed panel builder program as we expand our presence in these key growth segments."
"We are honored to collaborate with Eaton and join the xEnergy Panel Builder Program," said Minoru Hasuoka, President of Kose. "By leveraging Eaton's advanced technologies and expertise in international standards such as IEC, we look forward to contributing to the development of low-voltage power distribution systems in Japan. Together, we will help bridge Japan's manufacturing excellence with global standards and support the advancement of sustainable, next-generation power infrastructure."
About Kose Engineering
Kose Engineering (Kose) is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in the design, production, sales, and refurbishment of high- and low-voltage power distribution equipment, control panels, and distribution boards. Since its establishment in 1991, the company has delivered power distribution systems for critical infrastructure, industrial facilities, and large-scale power applications in Japan and overseas.
As the core company of the KOSEC Group, Kose provides integrated capabilities spanning design, sheet metal fabrication, coating, and assembly, supported by a design center in Vietnam that utilizes advanced 3D design technologies. The group also supports the growing data center sector and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation power infrastructure through innovative manufacturing and engineering solutions.
About Eaton
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial and institutional, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.
Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. Eaton entered the Asia-Pacific market during the 1970s and has grown significantly since then. Eaton moved its Asia-Pacific headquarters from Hong Kong to Shanghai in 2004. Today, Eaton has nearly 19,000 employees and 34 manufacturing facilities in the Asia-Pacific region.
For more information, visit https://www.eaton.com/jp/ja-jp.html. Follow us on LinkedIn.
TOKYO, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced a collaboration with Kose Engineering (Kose), appointing the company as an authorized xEnergy panel builder in Japan. Under the agreement, Kose will assemble Eaton's xEnergy low-voltage switchgear systems in Japan as part of Eaton's licensed panel builder program.
Eaton's xEnergy is a modular low-voltage switchgear platform designed in accordance with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, delivering flexibility, reliability, and scalability for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. It is particularly well suited for mission-critical environments, including data centers and advanced manufacturing.
Headquartered in Okayama Prefecture, Kose provides electrical engineering and power system solutions for industrial and commercial customers. The company leverages advanced 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD), software development, and precision sheet metal fabrication to manufacture high-quality switchboards, control panels, and specialized cleanroom equipment.
Over the next three years, Eaton and Kose aim to expand the deployment of xEnergy solutions across Japan's growing data center and semiconductor markets, where demand for reliable and scalable power distribution infrastructure continues to increase. Eaton will also support Kose's development as a licensed panel builder, enabling the company to independently provide quotations, technical expertise and project support to customers.
"Japan is entering a new phase of investment in digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing, particularly in data center and semiconductor sectors," said Dingsong Shi, Business Development Director, Power Distribution Channels, Electrical Sector, East Asia, Eaton. "As demand for IEC-compliant power distribution systems continues to grow, strengthening a robust local ecosystem is essential to support project execution. Kose brings strong technical expertise and a clear commitment to advancing its capabilities, making it a valuable participant in Eaton's licensed panel builder program as we expand our presence in these key growth segments."
"We are honored to collaborate with Eaton and join the xEnergy Panel Builder Program," said Minoru Hasuoka, President of Kose. "By leveraging Eaton's advanced technologies and expertise in international standards such as IEC, we look forward to contributing to the development of low-voltage power distribution systems in Japan. Together, we will help bridge Japan's manufacturing excellence with global standards and support the advancement of sustainable, next-generation power infrastructure."
About Kose Engineering
Kose Engineering (Kose) is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in the design, production, sales, and refurbishment of high- and low-voltage power distribution equipment, control panels, and distribution boards. Since its establishment in 1991, the company has delivered power distribution systems for critical infrastructure, industrial facilities, and large-scale power applications in Japan and overseas.
As the core company of the KOSEC Group, Kose provides integrated capabilities spanning design, sheet metal fabrication, coating, and assembly, supported by a design center in Vietnam that utilizes advanced 3D design technologies. The group also supports the growing data center sector and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation power infrastructure through innovative manufacturing and engineering solutions.
About Eaton
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial and institutional, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.
Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. Eaton entered the Asia-Pacific market during the 1970s and has grown significantly since then. Eaton moved its Asia-Pacific headquarters from Hong Kong to Shanghai in 2004. Today, Eaton has nearly 19,000 employees and 34 manufacturing facilities in the Asia-Pacific region.
For more information, visit https://www.eaton.com/jp/ja-jp.html. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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Eaton collaborates with Kose Engineering to support growing demand for IEC-compliant power infrastructure in Japan
Eaton collaborates with Kose Engineering to support growing demand for IEC-compliant power infrastructure in Japan
