Software & IT

Maplesoft MapleSim 2016

12 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Scientific & Engineering Solutions

The latest release of MapleSim provides a variety of features that streamline the user experience, expand modelling scope and strengthen connectivity with other tools.


The control system kill chain: understanding external ICS cyber threats — Part 2

06 May, 2016 by Glenn Johnson, Editor

Greater connectivity between industrial control systems, business IT systems and the internet promises to provide great advances in industrial efficiency — but comes with greater cybersecurity risk.


CD-adapco STAR-Cast v11.02

29 April, 2016 | Supplied by: CD-adapco Australia

STAR-Cast v11.02 features a high-pressure die-casting module, providing casting engineers with a user-friendly tool for designing strong, light and high-quality casted parts.


MathWorks Release 2016a MATLAB and Simulink

26 April, 2016 | Supplied by: MathWorks Australia

MathWorks R2016a includes the MATLAB Live Editor, which offers the ability to write, run and modify code in a single interactive environment to accelerate exploratory analysis.


Cybersecurity needs focus in a connected world

15 April, 2016 by Bradley Yager, Director Process Automation Offer Management and Business Development Pacific, Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

With increased connectivity comes increased risk. Most of us are aware of a need for some level of IT cybersecurity, but now, more than ever, the challenge lies in protecting the OT (operational technology) layer.


The control system kill chain: understanding external ICS cyber threats — Part 1

11 April, 2016 by Glenn Johnson, Editor

Understanding the approach a sophisticated external cyber attack adversary may take in infiltrating an industrial control system helps organisations defend against the unthinkable.


Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk VantagePoint v7.0

31 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

The latest FactoryTalk VantagePoint software is claimed to give users a seamless way to access their Logix-based data by providing a simple, guided workflow to store and visualise information.


Siemens ups the ante on submarine building and the innovation agenda

31 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Siemens' global president and CEO has announced the intent to provide multimillion-dollar in-kind advanced software to support Australia, should Germany be selected for future submarines.


CD-adapco STAR-CCM+ v11.02

22 March, 2016 | Supplied by: CD-adapco Australia

CD-adapco has announced STAR-CCM+ v11.02, providing updated modelling capabilities as well as productivity and usability enhancements.


Don't forget social media when managing cybersecurity

22 March, 2016

The blending of employees' personal and professional lives means that companies need to take social media into consideration when they assess how to keep their corporate assets secure — and this is not just an IT issue, since those targeted may also be industrial operating staff.


Honeywell partners with Palo Alto Networks on industrial cybersecurity

15 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions

Honeywell Process Solutions and Palo Alto Networks are collaborating to boost the cybersecurity capabilities of industrial control systems.


Preventing, detecting and mitigating pipeline commodity releases: Part 2

04 March, 2016 by Lars Larsson* | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Pipeline operators are under severe financial and social pressure to avoid incidents that cause commodity releases. In Part 1 issues of pipeline design and management were examined, including external leak detection.


The future of IIoT and unleashing enterprise potential

03 March, 2016 by Jo-Anne Ruhl, Managing Director, Infor Pacific | Supplied by: Infor Global Solutions

While a universal definition of the (Industrial) Internet of Things (IIoT) has yet to be agreed upon, what is clear is that its value has evolved, becoming greater as a result of new supporting technologies and frameworks.


Aspen Technology aspenONE Engineering V8.8.2 software

16 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Aspen Technology Australia Pty Ltd

Aspen Technology has announced enhancements to aspenONE Engineering V8.8 software, including updates to Aspen Economic Evaluation and Aspen Exchanger Design and Rating (EDR).


Emerson and OVS Group help oil and gas operators maximise production and efficiency

15 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Emerson Automation Solutions

Emerson Process Management and OVS Group have formed an alliance to help oil and gas producers accelerate decision-making to more effectively operate their oilfield assets.


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