Software & IT

Futureproof plant strategies: a how-to guide

15 February, 2024 by Amish Sabharwal* | Supplied by: Aveva Software Australia Pty Ltd

Industrial organisations face a major challenge in delivering future facilities that are both economically viable and environmentally sustainable.


Report shows threats to critical infrastructure becoming more sophisticated

12 February, 2024

Network anomalies and attacks are the most prevalent threat to OT and IoT environments, according to new research from Nozomi Networks Labs.


Proactive decision-making for emissions management: the roadmap to net zero

09 February, 2024 by Ron Beck, Senior Director, Industry Marketing, Aspen Technology, Inc. | Supplied by: Aspen Technology Australia Pty Ltd

In order to make good on commitments to achieve net zero carbon emissions, companies in the process industries need to stop relying on a reactive approach.


Hexagon partners with Australian AI specialists on blast movement

08 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Hexagon

Hexagon is partnering with Western Australia's Augment Technologies to help mines accurately accounting for blast movement with AI.


Siemens enhances predictive maintenance with generative AI

08 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Australian company BlueScope Steel is one of the early adopters of Siemens' AI-enhanced predictive maintenance solution.


US disrupts PRC botnet used in hacking of critical infrastructure

06 February, 2024

Malware implanted in end-of-life home internet routers was used to conceal attacks on critical infrastructure organisations.


BHP partners with Chilean mining companies to strengthen cyber defences

23 January, 2024

An initiative has been announced to strengthen defence against cyberthreats in the mining industry.


Cyber vulnerabilities found in Bosch production line tools

16 January, 2024

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities have been discovered in Bosch Rexroth nutrunners, a type of pneumatic torque wrench used in fastening applications in various industries.


APS Industrial appointed agent for EPLAN

05 January, 2024 | Supplied by: APS Industrial

APS Industrial (APS) has announced it has been appointed as agent for EPLAN in Australia.


Mitsubishi Electric and Visual Components to develop 3D simulators

21 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Mitsubishi Electric Australia

Joint venture aims to strengthen Mitsubishi's digital-twin platform for manufacturing design efficiency and productivity.


SA baked snack producer tracking supply chain emissions

20 December, 2023

Tucker's Natural successfully concludes first-of-its-kind net zero emissions tracking pilot with Siemens Sigreen.


Claroty discloses vulnerabilities in two popular OPC UA clients

15 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Claroty

Claroty's Team82 recently discovered remote code execution vulnerabilities in popular OPC UA clients from Inductive Automation and Softing.


Siemens helps Australian company build orbital service spacecraft

13 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

In-orbit satellite servicing: Space Machines uses Siemens software to develop one of the largest spacecraft built in Australia.


Melbourne Water undergoes digital twin pilot

11 December, 2023

Melbourne Water has recently implemented digital twin pilot technology, facilitating the prediction of recycled water quality.


75% of the industrial sector attacked with ransomware in the past year: study

11 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Claroty

As financial losses mount, security pros are expected to adopt technology like generative AI in OT environments while meeting new regulatory standards.


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