Industry 4.0 stories
AI-led changes at the Oklahoma storage plant cut order-to-shipment lead times by 77% and halved inventory, earning WEF recognition.
Governance concerns are rising as companies embed AI deeper into critical workflows, from factory floors to defence operations and customer service.
AI is now embedded in reporting and operations across the region, but executives warn that governance, data sovereignty and shadow use lag behind.
Australian manufacturers could slash rework and compliance time if they embed AI in daily workflows, UTS-led research says.
Employers risk worsening shortages in cybersecurity and frontline roles unless they open new entry routes and training for young workers.
Public confidence is lagging behind rapid AI rollout, with consumers demanding stronger governance, security and transparency from companies.
European firms needing secure, low-carbon compute gain a bigger home as the deal expands cloud, AI and dedicated HPC services under one roof.
The expanded multi-year deal will give ABB a single, centrally managed network as TCS takes over end-to-end operations across its global systems.
The multi-year pact will centralise ABB's fragmented networks, aiming to improve security and reliability across operations used by 110,000 staff.
Businesses risk flawed AI decisions unless enterprise software embeds industry context, governance and real-time data at its core.
Industrial 3D printer revenue jumped 32% in the first quarter as defence, drone and electronics orders offset weakness in Europe.
The deal gives Saicon more specialist talent as enterprises race to link AI projects with cloud, data and physical operations.
Recognition in the Propel-AIR 2026 final seven gives the Sydney robotics firm a platform as demand grows for robots that can handle fragile items.
Most organisations must upgrade their systems to run agentic AI in production, as cloud costs, governance and energy use climb.
Channel partners across Asia-Pacific will gain wider access to private 5G as Ericsson broadens distribution through Westcon-Comstor.
Rising costs are pushing UK factory bosses to use cameras and other security tools to spot inefficiencies, not just prevent incidents.
Manufacturers and transport firms will be able to test AI systems in Bengaluru before deployment, cutting risk in live industrial operations.
Manufacturers are under pressure to catch assembly faults earlier as the on-site system flags missing steps before products move on.
The deal will embed Claude across UST's client systems and internal workflows, as the services firm trains 20,000 staff worldwide on the AI model.
More than a third of New Zealand workers feel guilty about using AI, as businesses lag peers in adopting it, a report says.