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Agents are people too.

Tobias Kuipers — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:16:14 GMT

What happens when AI agents move beyond code generation and start doing the actual software engineering?
At Utilus, we’re testing agentic AI across a real software development project from architecture and engineering to project management. Our CEO, Tobias, is sharing what we’re learning along the way.

Utilus Partners with Too Good To Go to Reduce Food Waste in the Workplace.

joella.chitanie@utilus.nl (Joëlla Chitanie) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:44:16 GMT

Sustainability starts with the choices we make every day. While many companies focus on reducing their environmental impact through large scale initiatives, we believe meaningful change also starts much closer to home, right here in our own office.

Grid Congestion: Why Aren't We Choosing the Cheapest Solution?

Antonio van der Weel — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Grid congestion is one of the biggest challenges facing the energy transition in the Netherlands. Companies are waiting increasingly longer for a new grid connection or an expansion of their electricity capacity, while demand for electricity continues to grow. The standard response has been to invest in expanding the electricity grid. But is that always the most effective approach? Several grid congestion solutions are available that can be faster, more cost-effective, and more flexible than traditional grid expansion. Yet these alternatives remain underutilized. In this article, we explore why the Netherlands often chooses the most expensive route and examine the opportunities to address grid congestion in a smarter and more efficient way.

Utilus has become a member of NVDE

Tobias Kuipers — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Utilus has joined the Dutch Association for Sustainable Energy (NVDE). The energy transition requires more than just new infrastructure. It also depends on strong digital foundations that can support the growing complexity of today’s energy landscape. From grid optimisation and congestion management to unlocking data for smarter decision making, IT is becoming increasingly critical to the energy system of today and tomorrow.

Do the work. Also on yourself.

joella.chitanie@utilus.nl (Joëlla Chitanie) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

At Utilus, we believe in a simple principle: true transformation is only possible if you’re prepared to do the work. That applies to IT. And it applies just as much to the people doing the work

Attending EY Renewable Energy Day: a different view on grid congestion

Tobias Kuipers — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Grid congestion is putting pressure on the energy system. On April 15, Tobias Kuipers will speak at EY Renewable Energy Day about a different approach.

Naoufal and Edwin strengthen the Utilus commercial team

Rolf Bonninga — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Many organisations struggle with modernising the essential IT systems that keep their operations running. To support clients in these environments, Naoufal El-Hamchaoui and Edwin Persoon have joined the Utilus commercial team.

Why the energy transition now depends on managing IT complexity.

Rolf Bonninga — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The energy transition has entered a new phase. Its progress is no longer driven by ambition or generation capacity, but by whether systems can cope with growing complexity while remaining reliable. This article explains why backbone IT has become critical infrastructure in the energy market, and what that means for leadership, strategy and long-term value.

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Low-Code is running out of road.

Rolf Bonninga — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Low-code was once a clever shortcut. But it’s no longer the future. Generative AI is changing the rules faster than most businesses realise. For those managing essential IT, this shift isn’t academic. It’s operational risk.

For over a decade, low-code platforms like Mendix and OutSystems have promised a faster way to build software. Less coding. More visual flows. Easier to manage with smaller teams. That promise made sense—especially in a tight labour market and under budget pressure. But the landscape has shifted. And fast.

Generative AI tools can now do what low-code set out to do and more. They generate working software in real code, based on natural language. No platform logic required. No vendor contracts. No visual interface. Just a clear instruction, and working output.

Ask for a customer portal with a dashboard and Salesforce integration. You get it in native Python, Java, or React. It’s fast. It’s flexible. And critically: it’s yours to maintain.

Build or Buy? Why real IT delivery needs a deliberate mix

Rolf Bonninga — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Every IT leader knows the pressure. Your roadmap is clear. Business expectations are rising. And your team can’t cover the load. So the question comes up — do we hire, or do we bring in a partner? It sounds tactical. But it’s not. It’s a strategic decision. And one that defines how well your organisation can move — not just this quarter, but over the long term.