The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing

2026 · Australian Edition

IT in Manufacturing explores the dynamic integration of information technology within the manufacturing sector, spotlighting innovations that enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Readers can delve into topics like cloud-based ERP systems, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, artificial intelligence, and automation trends that are reshaping factory operations and supply chains.

This tag brings together stories about technological advancements such as 3D printing breakthroughs, digital twins, and cybersecurity challenges specific to manufacturing environments. Engaging with these stories provides valuable insights into how manufacturers worldwide are navigating digital transformation, adopting smart factory solutions, and addressing emerging risks to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Australian Manufacturing news
Analyst Insights
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
Gartner · Manufacturing · Virtualisation
Last month
CFOs boost tech, sales & AI as headcount growth slows
Gartner · Manufacturing · Digital Transformation
Last month
Siemens named Leader in Gartner QMS software ranking
Gartner · Manufacturing · Data Analytics
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Mitsubishi Electric seals USD $1bn Nozomi Networks deal
Gartner · Manufacturing · Ransomware
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Persistent revenue grows as AI, cloud deals accelerate
Everest Group · Manufacturing · CRM
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Expert columns
Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
By Candi Robison of Ultimo
Last week
How emerging leaders drive commercial resilience in digitally integrated workflows
By Melissa Foord of Visual Media Association
Last week
Interviews
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Discussing Headphones
Last month
Recent news
Entrepreneurs turn to AI for efficiency, not new markets
About Robotics
Yesterday
AI leaders lack rules & data to scale finance tools
About Education, Learning & Training
Yesterday
Draft grid rules target data centres' rising impact
About Power Quality
Yesterday
New Relic to open first Japan data centre in Tokyo
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Blue Yonder rolls out agentic AI across supply chains
About Unified Communications
Yesterday
AI ambition outpaces readiness for smaller businesses
About Marketing
Yesterday
Worley Consulting & Bloomfire in AI knowledge push
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Sybilion raises USD $4.2m to power industrial decisions
About Business Intelligence
Yesterday
Vertiv unveils rugged UPS for harsh industrial sites
About Power Quality
2 days ago
ABB & Nvidia link RobotStudio with Omniverse AI sim
About Collaboration
3 days ago
Nvidia survey shows AI driving revenue, cuts & spend
About Productivity
3 days ago
Smart CT clinches global IT support deals to scale up
About IT services
3 days ago
Siemens unveils LOGO! 9 compact controller upgrade
About Ethernet
3 days ago
MathWorks joins Edge AI group to boost embedded AI
About Education, Learning & Training
4 days ago
Persistent opens AI innovation centre in Melbourne
About Cloud Services
4 days ago
Job moves
Altimetrik names Dhirendra Nath as Chief HR Officer
Move at Wipro
3 days ago
Milestone Systems names Mike Metcalfe South Pacific lead
Move at Milestone Systems
Last week
Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push
Move at Sphera
Last month
Rockwell names Karen Hannify to lead APAC EPC alliances
Move at IBM
Last month
Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as Enterprise Director
Move at KCOM
Last month
Collage names co founder Ross Durbin as chief executive
Move at Dropbox
Last month
DroneShield names Michael Powell new Chief Operating Officer
Move at ASX
Last month
Rockwell Automation names new New Zealand country boss
Move at Institute of Directors
Last month
Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice
Move at Logicalis
Last month
Celonis names CyberArk chief Matt Cohen to its board
Move at CyberArk
Last month
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