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Why manufacturing execution systems are now a strategic imperative

The manufacturing execution system market, valued at USD $14.88bn in 2024, is set to hit USD $41.78bn by 2032 amid rising demand for digital transformation.

By Terry Smagh • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

EduTech

Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation

Nearly 40% of global industrial firms, rising to 45% in APAC, cite cybersecurity as a major hurdle in the digitalisation of Operational Technology environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025

Virtualisation

OVHcloud launches all-in-one data platform for analytics & AI

OVHcloud launches its Data Platform, a cloud service enabling organisations to analyse data with AI while ensuring compliance, cost control, and data sovereignty.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Siemens expands Teamcenter X to support firms of all sizes

Siemens expands Teamcenter X with four new SaaS PLM offerings, making lifecycle management accessible and scalable for firms of every size worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Security Information and Event Management

Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge

Australia's IT and OT convergence exposes critical security gaps, with traditional SOCs struggling to monitor and respond to specialised operational technology threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

Unified Communications

Five startups win ABB's challenge with AI energy solutions

Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

Smurfit Westrock enhances inventory with AI-driven solution

Smurfit Westrock has optimised its inventory management using AI-driven solutions from Celonis, resolving data issues within just two months.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Edge Computing

Enterprise IoT market set for 14% annual growth by 2030

The enterprise IoT market is set to bounce back in 2025, with a projected annual growth rate of 14% driven by AI and software solutions, says IoT Analytics.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Data Analytics

Revolutionising manufacturing: How data streaming drives decision making

As Australia embraces Industry 4.0, real-time data streaming is revolutionising manufacturing, driving efficiencies and transforming decision-making processes.

By Simon Laskaj • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

Robotics

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils Private 5G solution with Celona tech

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has unveiled its Private 5G solution, powered by Celona, to enhance IoT connectivity in complex enterprise environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025

Digital Transformation

Industrial automation spending to hit USD $350 billion by 2030

Research by IoT Analytics predicts that industrial automation spending will soar to USD $350 billion by 2030, revealing key trends across major global players.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Virtualisation

NVIDIA Omniverse boosts industrial digitalisation with AI

NVIDIA has partnered with major industrial firms like Siemens and SAP to integrate its Omniverse platform, boosting digitalisation via physical AI innovations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

Malware

New report reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing

A new whitepaper from Telstra International reveals that 80% of manufacturing firms faced security incidents last year, yet only 45% felt prepared to tackle the threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025

Software-as-a-Service

IFS named leader in manufacturing & remanufacturing ERP

IFS has been recognised as a leader in manufacturing ERP and remanufacturing software by IDC MarketScape, highlighting its tailored solutions across industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

Robotics

From automation to autonomous: The future of industrial operations

Manufacturers worldwide are embracing autonomous operations, leveraging AI and robotics to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and workforce capabilities.

By Scott Wooldridge • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

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Digital Transformation

Siemens unveils updates enhancing connectivity & safety

Siemens Digital Industries has unveiled enhancements to its product line, including the Sirius 3RC7 module and Sitop PDP6200, focusing on connectivity and safety.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025