GE Vernova has acquired French software company Alteia, a specialist in AI computer vision and machine learning, to provide utilities with situational intelligence and actionable insights.

Massachusetts-based GE Vernova’s GridOS portfolio, within its electrification software business, helps utilities proactively plan for and operate the electric grid through disruptive events such as storms and wildfires that can impact the availability of reliable power to customers. It currently offers Alteia’s software to customers through its GridOS Visual Intelligence (www.gevernova.com/software/products/gridos/visual-intelligence), which uses visual data and AI-enabled workflows to help utilities see the grid and assess damage, identify where vegetation should be trimmed, and inspect key assets along thousands of kilometres of electrical lines.

Through this acquisition, GridOS Visual Intelligence will further integrate visual data and operational data from core systems, such as distribution management software, to take action on the data and help utilities see and sense the grid, providing an enhanced level of situational awareness. Continued advancements of the AI-workflows will build on the insights delivered to help utilities reduce the probability of catastrophic events and enhance resiliency with expedited damage assessments to rebuild and restore the grid.

“With this acquisition, we are excited to increase our investment in a critical element of our GridOS offering,” said Scott Reese, CEO of GE Vernova’s electrification software business (www.gevernova.com). “Together with the Alteia team, whose expertise will help to advance our AI- and data-centric vision for GridOS, GE Vernova will be able to solve for critical pain points that our utility customers face every day and help them use visual data and AI in an actionable way to prevent disruptions or restore power quickly. This acquisition aims to further solidify our position as a data and AI leader in grid orchestration software and pave the way for additional use cases that could enhance the visual precision needed for modern grid operations.”

Michael de Lagarde, CEO of Alteia, added: “We started Alteia with the mission to simplify visual data integration and analysis for utilities, a vision that aligns perfectly with GE Vernova’s GridOS portfolio. Alteia and GE Vernova share a deep commitment to tackling the urgent challenge of building and maintaining more resilient infrastructure networks. That’s why we are incredibly proud to join forces with the company that has been powering the world from day one.”

The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close next month.

Alteia (alteia.com) is headquartered in Toulouse, and provides AI-driven visual intelligence, transforming how industries harness visual data for operational decision-making. By enabling broad operational use of visual data, Alteia empowers businesses to extract actionable insights from images, 3D data, geospatial data and more, streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency across critical infrastructure sectors. At the core of its technology is an AI stack, which enables grid operators and infrastructure managers to address growing physical, financial and compliance risks. By leveraging AI-powered analytics, these stakeholders gain visibility into asset conditions, enabling smarter planning, risk mitigation and cost optimisation in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.