The Ultimate Guide to Industrial IoT
A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Industrial IoT (IIoT).
What to know about Industrial IoT
Industrial IoT (IIoT) refers to the integration of Internet of Things technologies into industrial sectors such as manufacturing, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. By connecting machines, sensors, and systems, IIoT enables enhanced monitoring, automation, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency and productivity.
The stories tagged with Industrial IoT cover a wide range of topics, including market growth and digital transformation milestones, partnerships and collaborations among major technology providers, advances in smart and connected industrial solutions, cybersecurity threats and defenses, and the evolving role of AI, edge computing, and 5G in industrial settings. Readers will find insights into both technical innovations and business strategies shaping the future of industries leveraging IIoT.
Learning about Industrial IoT through these articles offers valuable understanding of how companies are navigating challenges such as cybersecurity risks, data management, and technology integration while capturing opportunities for operational excellence, sustainability, and workforce empowerment. This tag is ideal for professionals, technology enthusiasts, and decision-makers interested in the ongoing digital revolution within the industrial landscape.
Australian Industrial IoT News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Nozomi launches Compass for OT asset & service management
Industrial operators will get faster compliance evidence and safer change control as the new platform replaces spreadsheets and manual OT workflows in January.
Why radar is becoming key layer in critical infrastructure protection
Fewer blind spots and false alarms are pushing operators to add radar to layered security at mines, ports and utilities.
Nozomi Networks wins Gartner customer choice again
Growing demand for industrial cyber security tools has helped Nozomi retain the only second straight Gartner Peer Insights customer award in its category.
Getac says rugged tech boosts mining safety & data
Weak connectivity and harsh site conditions can halt data capture in mines, making rugged devices a safety and workflow issue.
Refrigeration controller flaws threaten cold chains
Supermarkets and hospitals could face spoiled stock and medicines after flaws in two widely used refrigeration controller platforms were disclosed.
Tomorrow's cities rely on connecting infrastructure today
As climate shocks intensify, cities can cut outages and delays by linking water, power and transport into one view.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Industrial IoT
Nozomi Networks wins Gartner customer choice again
Global OT firewall market set to reach USD $3.19bn by 2034
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Nozomi Networks appoints co-founder Carcano as CEO
Akkodis named specialist in Gartner physical AI services
Featured News
Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Enterprises are now demanding proof of value and tighter controls as AI budgets face scrutiny over compute costs and deployment choices.
Why radar is becoming key layer in critical infrastructure protection
Fewer blind spots and false alarms are pushing operators to add radar to layered security at mines, ports and utilities.
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Future of AI is distributed infrastructure built on open source
Rising AI demand is exposing cloud bottlenecks, as firms eye in-house open source systems to cut costs and limit vendor lock-in.
SUSE targets Australia's industrial edge to drive growth
Australian miners, shippers and utilities could be next to benefit as SUSE pushes edge computing and AI inference beyond data centres.
Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify
Production line shutdowns and safety risks are pushing manufacturers to invest in OT defences built for ageing industrial systems.
Expert Columns
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
Why the next phase of industrial AI will be measured in uptime, energy savings and output
Tomorrow's cities rely on connecting infrastructure today
Infrastructure under pressure: Why intelligence, not replacement, is the answer
Debunking the myths holding back asset performance management
SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era
Enterprises race to modernise asset management as digital demands rise
For China to lead in AI, it must first master its data foundation
Connected construction powers the future of data centres
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Why radar is becoming key layer in critical infrastructure protection
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
Future of AI is distributed infrastructure built on open source
SUSE targets Australia's industrial edge to drive growth
Recent Industrial IoT News
Airspan acquires Cambium fixed wireless lines & staff
The deal broadens Airspan's reach in fixed wireless and brings more than 135 employees, with no financial terms disclosed.
Rockwell study flags cybersecurity as industrial growth risk
More than a third of industrial decision-makers now see cyber risk as a top barrier to growth, a Rockwell survey found.
Honeywell flags OT cybersecurity visibility gap in industry
Incomplete asset inventories are leaving industrial operators exposed, with only 21% able to track every OT system despite 88% calling programmes mature.
Dragos buys NetRise & runZero to boost xOT security
Critical infrastructure operators gain broader visibility across devices, firmware and cloud systems as Dragos folds two specialist tools into its platform.
Rockwell joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing programme
Industrial control systems could be patched faster as Rockwell tests controlled access to Claude Mythos 5 to spot flaws before attackers exploit them.
Software-defined automation reshapes industrial control
Industrial operators could cut downtime and supplier lock-in as open, software-led systems replace rigid control hardware.
NTT Data expands AI ops platform for Daimler Truck
Daimler Truck's manufacturing operations will get earlier warnings of IT faults as NTT Data adds AI monitoring and automation across its global infrastructure.
Yokogawa signs BuyCo deal to widen supply chain reach
Materials manufacturers could cut transport costs and emissions as Yokogawa adds BuyCo's container shipping software to its industrial offering.
Axis launches 360-degree radar for large-site security
Security teams at large sites may need fewer sensors as the new unit covers 40,000 square metres and detects people up to 140 metres away.
Semtech touts LoRa for utility-scale solar monitoring
Operators can cut cabling costs and improve fault detection as Semtech pushes LoRa for remote monitoring across vast solar farms.
Verizon backs end-to-end 5G slicing for critical users
Mission-critical users could get more reliable service as Verizon says full-network slicing beats separate physical cores for 5G traffic.
Google filters Dataflow AI tasks to cut streaming costs
Only a small share of routine stream events need costly model calls under Google's Dataflow approach, which can curb latency and API charges.
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Rockwell Automation adds AI visual inspection to Plex QMS
The integration could improve defect detection and traceability by feeding camera-based inspection results directly into quality records.
Frenos raises USD $1.52 million to boost OT security
The funding gives Frenos more room to expand sales and AI research as demand grows for OT security tools that avoid disrupting production.
Rockwell & Augury launch industrial AI partnership
Only 43% of factory data is used effectively, leaving manufacturers struggling to turn machine alerts into maintenance action.
Manufacturers face new cyber risks from connected factories
Connected factory networks are widening the attack surface, with SonicWall warning that old flaws and weak access controls can expose production systems.
Keyfactor expands partner push for AI & PQC services
Partners will be able to sell higher-margin advisory and managed services as organisations brace for AI-driven identity sprawl and PQC risk.
Sensors improve robotic grip on cosmetics packaging lines
Real-time force sensing is cutting scrap and tray deformation on high-speed cosmetics lines, reducing waste and rework for manufacturers.
RFID testing system lifts yield at Australian coal mines
Australian coal producers using the RFID system have seen average yield gains of 6%, while lab turnaround has shrunk from weeks to minutes.
SiteHive adds weather monitoring to environmental platform
Construction teams can now link weather and environmental readings in one system, helping them cut delays and improve compliance on site.
