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
Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports
IDC MarketScape · Manufacturing · Data Analytics
3 days ago
Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds
Gartner · Manufacturing · Digital Transformation
This month
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
Gartner · Manufacturing · Virtualisation
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
CFOs boost tech, sales & AI as headcount growth slows
Gartner · Manufacturing · Digital Transformation
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Siemens named Leader in Gartner QMS software ranking
Gartner · Manufacturing · Data Analytics
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Expert columns
Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
By Candi Robison of Ultimo
Last month
How emerging leaders drive commercial resilience in digitally integrated workflows
By Melissa Foord of Visual Media Association
Last month
Interviews
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Discussing Cloud Services
Last week
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Discussing Digital Transformation
Last month
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Discussing Headphones
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Recent news
Boman Group opens China tech mission for Australian founders
About Robotics
Yesterday
Schneider Electric & Microsoft unveil Azure AI factory tools
About Hybrid Cloud
Yesterday
TeamViewer adds AI maintenance & secure industrial gateway
About Digital Transformation
Yesterday
Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform
About Software-as-a-Service
2 days ago
Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use
About Trends & Predictions
2 days ago
Showpad launches AI platform for field sales teams
About Software-as-a-Service
3 days ago
Payhawk flags AI governance gap in finance leaders
About Chief Financial Officer
3 days ago
Loftware launches Connect for global supply chains
About Productivity
3 days ago
AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says
About Big Data
4 days ago
Betashares expands robotics ETF & adds humanoid theme
About Robotics
Last week
AI agents expose major API security gap, Salt warns
About Digital Transformation
Last week
SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push
About Agricultural Technology
Last week
Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems
About IoT Security
Last week
Oracle launches agentic apps across Fusion Cloud suite
About Marketing
Last week
Private equity-backed firms trail venture rivals on AI
About Business Intelligence
Last week
Job moves
Argon & Co promotes four as AI-led transformation shifts
Move at Argon & Co
Last week
Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer
Move at SYSPRO
This month
Altimetrik names Dhirendra Nath as Chief HR Officer
Move at Wipro
Last month
Milestone Systems names Mike Metcalfe South Pacific lead
Move at Milestone Systems
Last month
Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push
Move at Sphera
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Rockwell names Karen Hannify to lead APAC EPC alliances
Move at IBM
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as Enterprise Director
Move at KCOM
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Collage names co founder Ross Durbin as chief executive
Move at Dropbox
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
DroneShield names Michael Powell new Chief Operating Officer
Move at ASX
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Rockwell Automation names new New Zealand country boss
Move at Institute of Directors
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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