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Tosi rebrand signals new era in secure OT network solutions
Firewalls

Tosi rebrand signals new era in secure OT network solutions

Tosibox has rebranded as Tosi, shifting from hardware supplier to cyber physical systems provider, enhancing secure OT network solutions with faster deployments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
How Agentic AI is tackling the mundane and essential tasks industry relies upon
Digital twins

How Agentic AI is tackling the mundane and essential tasks industry relies upon

Agentic AI in Australia is set to soar to US$435.1m by 2030, automating mundane tasks and boosting industry efficiency across sectors.

By Jim Chappell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

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Industrial Automation stories

Nozomi unveils automated cyber defence for industrial networks
Firewalls

Nozomi unveils automated cyber defence for industrial networks

Nozomi Networks launches Nozomi Arc with automated threat responses to protect industrial OT and IoT networks, enhancing real-time cyber defence and uptime.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
AI & industrial data drive manufacturing towards autonomy
Data Analytics

AI & industrial data drive manufacturing towards autonomy

Manufacturers are increasingly adopting AI and connected data to enable autonomous operations, boosting efficiency, resilience and real-time decision-making.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
AMD unveils Ryzen Embedded 9000 chips for industrial systems
Robotics

AMD unveils Ryzen Embedded 9000 chips for industrial systems

AMD launches Ryzen Embedded 9000 Series processors, built on Zen 5, for robust, scalable performance in industrial automation and machine vision systems.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Siemens named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IIoT platforms
Manufacturing

Siemens named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IIoT platforms

Siemens has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms, recognising its strong AI-driven solutions and global reach.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030
Supply Chain

Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030

The industrial AI market is set to soar to USD $153.9 billion by 2030, as manufacturers ramp up investments and CEO-level strategies drive adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
SiMa.ai & L&T Technology partner on AI for mobility & healthcare
Robotics

SiMa.ai & L&T Technology partner on AI for mobility & healthcare

SiMa.ai and L&T Technology Services have partnered to innovate AI solutions across mobility, healthcare, robotics, and industrial automation sectors globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
SiMa.ai & L&T partner to speed global AI adoption in industry
Robotics

SiMa.ai & L&T partner to speed global AI adoption in industry

SiMa.ai and L&T Technology Services have partnered to develop AI solutions for mobility, healthcare, robotics, and industrial automation sectors globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
DXC forges AI collaborations to drive innovation in mobility sector
Robotics

DXC forges AI collaborations to drive innovation in mobility sector

DXC Technology has teamed up with three AI startups to enhance automotive and manufacturing innovation through advanced AI, aiming for real-world industry impact.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
QNX & VVDN partner for safety-critical automotive solutions
Robotics

QNX & VVDN partner for safety-critical automotive solutions

QNX and VVDN Technologies have partnered to develop safety-critical automotive and embedded solutions, enhancing software-defined vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
ADLINK unveils SP2-MTL Panel PC to boost industrial edge AI
Edge Computing

ADLINK unveils SP2-MTL Panel PC to boost industrial edge AI

ADLINK launches the SP2-MTL Panel PC with Intel Core Ultra H processors and NVIDIA GPU options to enhance industrial edge AI and automation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
Industrial AI adoption surges but skills & trust gaps remain
Digital Transformation

Industrial AI adoption surges but skills & trust gaps remain

Industrial AI use will nearly double from 32% to 59% in a year, despite 53% of firms lacking clear strategies and 99% needing workforce reskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Schneider Electric embeds Nozomi Arc for better RTU security
IoT Security

Schneider Electric embeds Nozomi Arc for better RTU security

Schneider Electric integrates Nozomi Arc Embedded in SCADAPack 47xi RTUs, boosting security and visibility for remote industrial control systems globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

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UK manufacturing must bridge skills gap to unlock GBP £6 billion
Robotics

UK manufacturing must bridge skills gap to unlock GBP £6 billion

UK manufacturing faces a GBP £6 billion output loss annually due to skills gaps; experts urge bridging workforce shortages and boosting diversity with AI and robotics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
NEXCOM unveils rugged AI computer for agriculture & industry
Robotics

NEXCOM unveils rugged AI computer for agriculture & industry

NEXCOM launches the rugged ATC 3561-NA4C AI computer for agriculture and industry, delivering NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano power in harsh conditions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Quebec metal sector adopts Estim.ai to boost project estimation
Large Language Models

Quebec metal sector adopts Estim.ai to boost project estimation

Quebec's metal sector launches AI tool Estim.ai to cut project estimation time, boosting productivity amid skilled labour shortages with CAD $1.1M investment.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025