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AI returns and digital sovereignty among key technology priorities for 2027 – report

Technology research firm Omdia has identified artificial intelligence (AI) monetisation, persistent supply chain disruption, digital sovereignty and Physical AI as four forces expected to shape the technology industry in 2027. In a recent...

Schneider Electric’s $22.6B PTC deal signals a new era for industrial software

Schneider Electric has agreed to acquire industrial software company PTC in an all-cash transaction valuing PTC’s equity at approximately US$22.6 billion (€20.1 billion), according to an announcement from Schneider Electric. Under the definitive...

AI ‘drunk’ behaviour exposes cyber security risks in chatbots, UNSW research finds

Researchers at UNSW Institute for Cyber Security have found that large language models (LLMs) can become more susceptible to jailbreaking and confidentiality breaches when trained or prompted to imitate drunken speech patterns. The...

UNSW research outlines responsible innovation approach for AI companies

AI companies could reduce risks associated with emerging technologies by treating responsible innovation as an ongoing organisational capability rather than a one-off compliance process, according to research from UNSW Sydney. In a news...

Industrial robot installations rise 11% as global stock hits 5 million – report

The number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide reached a record five million units in 2025, according to the World Robotics 2026 Report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The global...

AI Is Moving From “Know” To “Do”

Article by Steven Fong, Corporate Vice President, APJ Embedded Business AMD Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase—one that extends beyond digital productivity into the physical world. For the past several years, AI has...

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Global tech platforms lead Australia’s expanding digital advertising sector, report finds

A new report released by ResearchAndMarkets.com forecasts continued expansion in Australia’s digital advertising market, driven by growth in retail media, connected television and increased use of automation and artificial intelligence, while noting...

The business of the Australian Open: How brands, data, and design power a grand slam

As the Australian Open (AO) draws to a close for another year, the tournament has once again attracted the world’s greatest tennis players to Melbourne – while reinforcing its position as a...

Qld Gov’t unveils $29B manufacturing strategy for 2025-30

Manufacturing has been placed at the centre of Queensland’s economic agenda, with the state government releasing a five-year plan to strengthen local industries, lift productivity and expand exports. The Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Strategy...

3D People declare the era of agile, low-volume production-on-demand is here

Article supplied by 3D People As traditional manufacturing wrestles with global supply chain disruptions, soon to be enforced tariffs, shifting consumer demands, and relentless calls for customisation, London-based subcontract 3D printing bureau 3D...

Apple advances manufacturing with large-scale 3D-printed titanium components for Apple Watch

Apple says it has reached a major manufacturing milestone, announcing that all Apple Watch Ultra 3 and titanium Apple Watch Series 11 cases produced this year are made using 3D-printed enclosures created...

AI now integral to 90% of warehouses, new MIT–Mecalux data shows

A new study from Mecalux and the MIT Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics reports that artificial intelligence is now embedded in a majority of warehouses...

APS Industrial, Siemens drive innovation with intelligent motor starting systems for industries

Sponsored content for APS Industrial As industries strive for peak efficiency and reliability, intelligent motor starting solutions are becoming the go-to choice for safeguarding critical machinery and ensuring flawless performance. From processing plants to...

Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation

Sponsored Content by SAP As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve...

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