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AU manufacturing sector faces robotics investment shortfall
Robotics

AU manufacturing sector faces robotics investment shortfall

Australia's manufacturing push could stall unless public and private funding closes the gap with rivals investing heavily in AI and robotics.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2026
La Trobe launches Australia's first AI engineering degree
Robotics

La Trobe launches Australia's first AI engineering degree

Demand for engineers who can link AI to industrial systems is rising as manufacturers race to automate safely and stay competitive.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

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Lumicent launches decision platform for industrial risk
Manufacturing

Lumicent launches decision platform for industrial risk

Industrial operators could curb downtime and focus maintenance where it matters most as Lumicent links asset data to business risk.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Rockwell finds life sciences manufacturers push AI & cyber
Network Infrastructure

Rockwell finds life sciences manufacturers push AI & cyber

Most life sciences manufacturers now see digital transformation as essential, with 54% reporting a cyberattack in the past year and many eyeing AI.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
Zscaler takes zero trust beyond the corporate network
Digital Transformation

Zscaler takes zero trust beyond the corporate network

Critical infrastructure operators are using cellular links to secure distributed assets as outages and spoofing raise the stakes for resilience.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last month
Honeywell flags OT cybersecurity visibility gap in industry
Manufacturing

Honeywell flags OT cybersecurity visibility gap in industry

Incomplete asset inventories are leaving industrial operators exposed, with only 21% able to track every OT system despite 88% calling programmes mature.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
SUSE lands first Linux validation for SEAPATH grids
Supply Chain

SUSE lands first Linux validation for SEAPATH grids

Alliander's validation could speed software-defined substations, as SUSE becomes the first enterprise Linux vendor to meet SEAPATH's timing demands.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Software-defined automation reshapes industrial control
Virtualisation

Software-defined automation reshapes industrial control

Industrial operators could cut downtime and supplier lock-in as open, software-led systems replace rigid control hardware.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Autodesk adds AI tools & MaintainX in strategic deal
Software-as-a-Service

Autodesk adds AI tools & MaintainX in strategic deal

The move could help customers link field operations to design and manufacturing workflows as Autodesk broadens artificial intelligence across its software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
CyberDockside.ai & HexaShield launch port cyber service
Security Operations Centres

CyberDockside.ai & HexaShield launch port cyber service

Ports and ship operators face rising regulatory pressure as the new service offers round-the-clock monitoring for critical operational technology.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
NTT Data expands AI ops platform for Daimler Truck
Manufacturing

NTT Data expands AI ops platform for Daimler Truck

Daimler Truck's manufacturing operations will get earlier warnings of IT faults as NTT Data adds AI monitoring and automation across its global infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Wavelink signs AirBridge distribution deal in Australia
Disaster Recovery

Wavelink signs AirBridge distribution deal in Australia

Australian resellers gain access to deployable communications gear for remote and disrupted sites as Wavelink broadens its critical infrastructure offering.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Automotive firms face crisis after 24 hours' outage
Malware

Automotive firms face crisis after 24 hours' outage

Outages could shut down vehicle makers and suppliers in hours, with 87% of organisations saying they cannot cope for more than a day.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Singapore safety show launches smart cities initiative
Smart Cities

Singapore safety show launches smart cities initiative

The programme targets buyers seeking integrated urban systems as Asia's cities race to link safety, data and emergency response.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
QiO pitches autonomous optimisation for industrial AI
Software-as-a-Service

QiO pitches autonomous optimisation for industrial AI

The repositioning aims to win over energy-hungry manufacturers and data centres by promising real-time savings without replacing existing systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
Why the next phase of industrial AI will be measured in uptime, energy savings and output
Data Analytics

Why the next phase of industrial AI will be measured in uptime, energy savings and output

Asian manufacturers are increasingly tying AI investment to less downtime, lower energy bills and higher output rather than office productivity gains.

By Khalid Shaikh • 8 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
SUSE targets Australia's industrial edge to drive growth
Virtualisation

SUSE targets Australia's industrial edge to drive growth

Australian miners, shippers and utilities could be next to benefit as SUSE pushes edge computing and AI inference beyond data centres.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026

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