Software & IT

Rise in malicious activity from threat groups in 2021: report

25 February, 2022

Report identifies threat groups that have gained access to industrial control systems in 2021.


Manufacturing operations transformation

15 February, 2022 by Keith Chambers and Michael Schwarz, AVEVA* | Supplied by: Aveva Software Australia Pty Ltd

Achieving digital transformation includes activities that align manufacturing and IT systems to provide both operational and business improvements.


Claroty identifies five vulnerabilities in Moxa's MXview software

14 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Claroty

Claroty's Team82 has disclosed details on five vulnerabilities in Moxa's MXview web-based network management system, all involving the MQTT protocol.


Global survey reveals widespread impact of ransomware in APAC

04 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Claroty

Research by Claroty shows that 80% of organisations in APAC have been affected by ransomware and over half paid the ransom.


ABB announces cloud-based digital service for grinding

01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB has updated ABB Ability Predictive Maintenance for grinding, moving it to a cloud-based platform and enabling new features including a mobile app.


Claroty releases free EtherNet/IP stack detector tool

28 January, 2022 | Supplied by: Claroty

The Claroty research team has released a custom, generic EtherNet/IP stack detection tool to simplify protocol identification.


AspenTech announces support for sustainability goals

19 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Aspen Technology (Asia) Inc

A software update to aspenONE includes new models to help identify how to reduce emissions, capture carbon and enable recycling efficiencies.


First Watch secures NZ$3.5 million in second round of equity funding

18 November, 2021

New Zealand-based industrial cybersecurity company First Watch plans to enter the Australian market in the next 12 months.


HeliMods fully digitalises its entire manufacturing process

18 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

The Australian aerospace technology company is the first of its size in the local aerospace sector to fully digitalise its entire product design and manufacturing process.


MOM: A high-value starting point for digital transformation

18 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Dassault Systemes Australia Pty Ltd

The desire for digital transformation in industry players is at an all-time high, but at the same time, organisations want lower-risk options to digitalise the shop floor.


What do you need to know about digital twins?

17 November, 2021 by Stephen Flannigan, Endress+Hauser Australia | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd

When a new term shows up on the market, we have to ask ourselves is this term just a buzzword or is it something of value?


SYSPRO announces new ERP release

16 November, 2021 | Supplied by: SYSPRO

SYSPRO says it is delivering improved supply chain connectivity, efficient internal control and data-driven decision-making in its latest ERP release.


Cultural divide between IT and OT teams still a cybersecurity issue: report

12 November, 2021

The cultural divide between IT and OT teams blocks 65% of organisations from having a unified cybersecurity strategy, according to a Ponemon Institute survey.


Industry 4.0 technology enablers in the fluid power industry

12 November, 2021 by Paul Marley*, Technical Training Manager, Hydac | Supplied by: HYDAC International

The most important way that Industry 4.0 technologies will impact the fluid power industry is in the area of predictive maintenance.


From choice to necessity: remote capabilities in day-to-day operations

11 November, 2021 by Kim Fenrich, Global AR/VR and Digital Services Product Manager, ABB Process Automation | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

Many years ago, somebody wisely pronounced that necessity was the mother of invention, and the past 18 months has proved this beyond doubt.


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