Software & IT

Cyber attacks on water and electricity operators on the rise: study

11 April, 2025

A study has revealed that 62% of US and UK water and electricity operators were targeted by cyber attacks in the past year, with many carried out by nation-state actors.


Rising cyber threats to Australia's industrial sector demand urgent action

11 April, 2025 by Hayley Turner* | Supplied by: Dragos

Now is the time for organisations to prioritise OT security so that Australia's industrial sector can move toward a safer and more resilient future.


Linux is coming!

09 April, 2025 by Harry Mulder | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

The Linux operating system is growing in popularity with industrial controller vendors.


Every time you update an OT network your cyber risk increases

28 March, 2025 by Leon Poggioli, Regional Vice President – ANZ, Claroty | Supplied by: Claroty

OT network operators are unknowingly introducing significant cyberthreats to their networks every time they install an update or patch.


Orro launches asset discovery service for OT

18 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Orro Group

Australian IT solutions provider Orro has announced it is offering its Digital Asset Discovery (DAD) as a managed service for OT environments.


Rockwell launches factory‍-‍scale digital twin technology

17 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

Rockwell Automation has launched its Emulate3D Factory Test digital twin software at NVIDIA GTC 2025.


Emerson PAC Machine Edition 10.6 development environment

05 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Emerson

PAC Machine Edition 10.6 is an integrated development environment used to configure and manage Emerson control system devices.


OFS launches AI‍-‍based productivity solution for manufacturing

05 March, 2025

Australian-built generative AI software includes real‍-‍time insights facilitating a greater connection between the C‍-‍suite and operational teams.


Australia the fourth most popular target for industrial cyber attacks: report

28 February, 2025

Report finds wireless networks found to be unprotected as threats to critical infrastructure escalate.


Manufacturing now a primary target for cyber attacks: report

26 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Dragos

Dragos reports that OT‍/‍ICS cyberthreats are escalating amid geopolitical conflicts and increasing ransomware attacks, and identifies new threat actors and malware.


Three kinds of artificial intelligence: from predictive to prescriptive and beyond

17 February, 2025 by James H. Chappell* | Supplied by: Aveva Software Australia Pty Ltd

The use of artificial intelligence is no longer an option in many industries, but often a requirement to keep up with the competition.


The AI frontier: top trends shaping engineering in 2025

14 February, 2025 by Stephane Marouani, Country Manager, Mathworks Australia | Supplied by: MathWorks Australia

AI is pivotal in reshaping engineering paradigms, offering tools and methodologies that enhance precision, efficiency and adaptability across various domains.


Cyber risk management for cyber‍-‍physical systems

10 February, 2025 by Claroty | Supplied by: Claroty

As all types of cyber‍-‍physical systems continue to proliferate across many industries, managing cyber risk will only become a more challenging responsibility.


Predictive maintenance: leveraging advanced diagnostics to optimise operations

07 February, 2025 by Mohsen Habibi* | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd

The advanced diagnostics of instrumentation has emerged as a critical tool for enhancing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and reducing OPEX.


Two‍-‍thirds of OT exploitable vulnerabilities linked to ransomware groups: report 

06 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Claroty

Research from Claroty's Team82 highlights urgent ransomware and insecure connectivity threats to mission‍-‍critical OT assets.


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