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Ericsson, Supermicro partner on bundled edge AI & 5G
Network Infrastructure

Ericsson, Supermicro partner on bundled edge AI & 5G

Ericsson and Supermicro have agreed to jointly develop bundles combining enterprise 5G connectivity with Edge AI platforms to simplify deployment for businesses.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
SaaS adoption drives growth for manufacturers in Australia, NZ
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS adoption drives growth for manufacturers in Australia, NZ

Investment in SaaS technology is driving growth and agility in Australia and New Zealand's manufacturing sector, with 89% of firms adopting cloud solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
AI & edge technologies top Hannover Messe 2025 trends
Edge Computing

AI & edge technologies top Hannover Messe 2025 trends

AI and edge technologies lead Hannover Messe 2025 trends, driving industrial automation with advances in generative AI, DataOps, and private 5G networks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Siemens & Hirano innovate battery machine with digital twin
Digital Transformation

Siemens & Hirano innovate battery machine with digital twin

Siemens and Hirano Tecseed partner to boost battery machine efficiency with digital twins, cutting defects and speeding up production in a growing EV market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 brings AI & post-quantum security
DevOps

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 brings AI & post-quantum security

Red Hat launches Enterprise Linux 10, featuring AI integration, enhanced security with post-quantum cryptography, and hybrid cloud support for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Schneider Electric unveils AI Copilot to enhance manufacturing
Robotics

Schneider Electric unveils AI Copilot to enhance manufacturing

Schneider Electric and Microsoft have unveiled an industrial Copilot using generative AI to boost productivity and streamline automation in manufacturing environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Dematic launches FD Shuttle for flexible APAC warehouse storage
Robotics

Dematic launches FD Shuttle for flexible APAC warehouse storage

Dematic unveils FD Shuttle, a flexible automated storage system for APAC warehouses, enhancing efficiency with rail-free design and local manufacturing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
SenTRACK 2.0 launches to deliver adaptive AI surveillance
Surveillance

SenTRACK 2.0 launches to deliver adaptive AI surveillance

SenSen launches SenTRACK 2.0, an AI-driven platform offering adaptive surveillance with real-time, role-based automation for complex environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to drive global growth
Software-as-a-Service

Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to drive global growth

Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to boost global growth and strengthen its presence in AI-driven infrastructure analytics and smart city projects.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
SAS & Epic Games bring digital twins to modern factories
Gaming

SAS & Epic Games bring digital twins to modern factories

SAS and Epic Games partner to enhance digital twins for manufacturing, helping Georgia-Pacific optimise operations at its Savannah River Mill in real time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Honeywell unveils hydrogen leak sensor with ten-year lifespan
Partner Programmes

Honeywell unveils hydrogen leak sensor with ten-year lifespan

Honeywell has launched a hydrogen leak sensor using Thermal Conductivity Detection, offering up to ten years of maintenance-free operation for safer hydrogen systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Tecala recognised as UiPath Agentic Automation Fast Track Partner
Digital Transformation

Tecala recognised as UiPath Agentic Automation Fast Track Partner

Tecala has been honoured as a UiPath Agentic Automation Fast Track Partner, recognising its leadership in AI-driven end-to-end process automation solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Wavelink partners with Honeywell to expand mobility solutions
Supply Chain

Wavelink partners with Honeywell to expand mobility solutions

Wavelink teams up with Honeywell to offer its PSS mobility portfolio across Australian industries, enhancing channel support and customer lifecycle management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
AI and robotics drive global transformation in manufacturing
Robotics

AI and robotics drive global transformation in manufacturing

AI, robotics and automation are revolutionising global manufacturing, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and transforming the workforce across regions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
GenAI promises manufacturing boost but firms lack readiness
Digital Transformation

GenAI promises manufacturing boost but firms lack readiness

Manufacturers see generative AI as key to transformation but 92% lack the tech and policies needed, says NTT DATA research across 34 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Dematic unveils Silky Crossbelt sorter for Southeast Asia logistics
Supply Chain

Dematic unveils Silky Crossbelt sorter for Southeast Asia logistics

Dematic unveils Silky Crossbelt sorter, a modular, lightweight system enhancing logistics efficiency and order fulfilment across Southeast Asia's diverse markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Microchip unveils solutions to boost AI data centre performance
Storage

Microchip unveils solutions to boost AI data centre performance

Microchip expands its data centre portfolio with secure, high-speed connectivity and power management solutions to meet rising AI workload demands globally.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

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