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How to centralise remote access: securing all access to your OT systems

Centralising remote access and reducing tool sprawl creates benefits for engineer and system productivity, reduces risk, and adds control and governance.

Software & IT 13 April, 2026

Shining a light on cyber threats hiding on the plant floor

Facilities that treat OT cybersecurity as an operational discipline and not simply an IT function will be best positioned to withstand future OT cyber threats.

Software & IT 10 April, 2026

AI system learns to keep warehouse robot traffic running smoothly

MIT's new approach adapts to decide which robots should get the right of way at every moment, avoiding congestion and increasing throughput.

Factory automation 10 April, 2026

Is machine monitoring worthwhile?

Choosing the right maintenance strategy depends on balancing cost, system criticality, and the value of early fault detection through condition monitoring.

Software & IT 08 April, 2026

Australia's green metals gambit: the technologies to decarbonise steel

A renewables-driven revolution in mining and metals processing could supercharge Australia's economy, but there are significant challenges.

Business 07 April, 2026

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Virtual PLCs — a big step forward!

Virtual PLCs — a big step forward!

It looks as though the days of PLCs running a single control task, on dedicated hardware, using a proprietary operating system, are numbered.

Article 20 February, 2026
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Electric actuation: a gamechanger for upstream processes

Electric actuation: a gamechanger for upstream processes

The electrification of upstream oil and gas processes offers the opportunity to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases while improving efficiency.

Article 12 February, 2026
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Three strategies that will enable IIoT deployment

Three strategies that will enable IIoT deployment

A tech insider reveals how the food and beverage industry can take small, strategic steps forward to harness the benefits of IIoT.

Article 21 November, 2025
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