RSK Group buys Cogency to boost Australian renewables
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Konica Minolta, Macquarie launch e-recycling drive
Residents and businesses in Macquarie Park can now dispose of old electronics more easily, with secure data erasure added this year.
Itron launches Riva meters in Australia for grid visibility
Utilities will gain earlier warning of voltage issues and outages as Australia prepares for smart-meter rules from late 2028.
Australian road authorities urged to use drone slope checks
Rising rain-driven landslide risks are leaving road users exposed as inspectors miss unstable slopes hidden from view, a consultant warns.
Atturra launches Powerlink network incident system
The new platform gives Powerlink Queensland real-time oversight of incident and risk data as it upgrades systems serving millions of customers.
Government launches AUD $52 million rail freight scheme
Australasia's rail lobby says the scheme could cut diesel use and ease supply chain strain as freight customers weigh a shift from road.
AI could ease Australia's 150,000 engineer shortage
Software tools are helping engineers save time as Australia braces for a shortfall of about 150,000 staff over the next decade.
It took a four-decade runway to get off the ground
Passengers will begin using Sydney's long-delayed second airport next month, despite a shortage of hotel beds and a metro line not due until 2027.
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Allegro Energy moves flow battery technology towards scale
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Zscaler takes zero trust beyond the corporate network
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Infrastructure communications failures are putting major projects at risk
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Vocus unveils Brisbane-Darwin fibre route for ADIP
The 4,000-kilometre link is set to ease congestion on existing corridors and bolster data flows for AI and cloud users by 2030.
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AI-fuelled building work is offsetting weakness in housing and other projects, keeping North American equipment revenues rising despite softer demand.
FRAMECAD launches lower-cost steel framing machine
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Rockwell study flags cybersecurity as industrial growth risk
More than a third of industrial decision-makers now see cyber risk as a top barrier to growth, a Rockwell survey found.
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Donovan Jackson
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Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with IndustrialDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
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Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key.
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Analyst Insights
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Siemens named Leader in Gartner QMS software ranking
Siemens named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for quality management software, spotlighting its AI-enabled, integrated QMS portfolio.
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
IFS revenue up 22% as global industry accelerates AI adoption
IFS reports 22% growth in annual recurring revenue as global industries rapidly adopt its Industrial AI software in mission-critical operations.
Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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.
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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.
Wed, 10th Sep 2025