Industry 4.0 stories
Manufacturers and transport firms will be able to test AI systems in Bengaluru before deployment, cutting risk in live industrial operations.
Developers building robots and edge AI systems get cheaper, lower-power options as Nvidia widens its Thor-based Jetson range for local inference.
The designation highlights a fast-growing industrial AI market as enterprises look for systems that cut defects, downtime and latency.
Labour shortages and an ageing workforce are pushing Japanese manufacturers to test AI-controlled robots in factories, logistics and hospitals.
The upgrade gives underground mine planners a way to spot congestion, equipment conflicts and schedule risk before crews go underground.
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.
Growing threats to UK critical infrastructure have pushed Siemens and NCC Group to join forces on protecting industrial systems from cyber attacks.
AI-led changes at the Oklahoma storage plant cut order-to-shipment lead times by 77% and halved inventory, earning WEF recognition.
Manufacturers are under pressure to catch assembly faults earlier as the on-site system flags missing steps before products move on.