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NSW Govt backs commuter train automation 
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NSW Govt backs commuter train automation
Jun 6, 2013 | Comment Now 
Automated systems to run from new control centre.
 
Robotics and AI headed for Aussie farms 
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Robotics and AI headed for Aussie farms
By Charis Palmer | Jun 6, 2013 | Comment Now 
Planting and weeding with precision.
 
Video: Rio Tinto automation unlocks more gains 
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Video: Rio Tinto automation unlocks more gains
By Ry Crozier | May 29, 2013 | Comment Now 
Reveals new detail of tech-driven mining in NSW.
 
The robots helping Australian farmers compete 
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The robots helping Australian farmers compete
By Colin Packham | May 28, 2013 | Comment Now 
Seeking productivity through automation.
 
Rio Tinto prepares to deploy more driverless trucks 
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Rio Tinto prepares to deploy more driverless trucks
By Ry Crozier | Mar 25, 2013 | Comment Now 
Reveals scope of 'world's largest deployment'.
 
Rio Tinto uses IT to unlock iron ore capacity 
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Rio Tinto uses IT to unlock iron ore capacity
By Ry Crozier | Nov 30, 2012 | Comment Now 
Nameplate growth confirms technology is paying off.
 
Anglo American automates Grosvenor mine process control 
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Anglo American automates Grosvenor mine process control
By Ry Crozier | Nov 13, 2012 | Comment Now 
New Queensland mine systems selected.
 
BHP Billiton to drive automation at Jimblebar 
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BHP Billiton to drive automation at Jimblebar
By Ry Crozier | Nov 5, 2012 | Comment Now 
Trucks to be delivered next year.
 
Rio Tinto skills up for rail automation 
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Rio Tinto skills up for rail automation
By Ry Crozier | Nov 5, 2012 | Comment Now 
Readiness team takes shape.
 
Rio Tinto to automate Argyle underground mine 
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Rio Tinto to automate Argyle underground mine
By Ry Crozier | Oct 4, 2012 | Comment Now 
Brings system from east to west.
 
Rio Tinto flags Queensland automation expansion 
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Rio Tinto flags Queensland automation expansion
By Ry Crozier | May 10, 2012 | Comment Now 
No timeframe set.
 
Humans key to automated mines 
Strategy
Humans key to automated mines
By Ry Crozier | Apr 4, 2012 | Comment Now 
Technology won't put front line workers out of a job, experts say.
 
Roy Hill advances design of automated mine 
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Roy Hill advances design of automated mine
By Ry Crozier | Mar 13, 2012 | Comment Now 
Ramps up specification of in-pit systems.
 
Rio Tinto spends $442m to automate trains 
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Rio Tinto spends $442m to automate trains
By Ry Crozier | Feb 20, 2012 | Comment Now 
Covers part of Pilbara rail network.
 
Rio Tinto makes a case for mine automation 
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Rio Tinto makes a case for mine automation
By Ry Crozier | Feb 6, 2012 | Comment Now 
Some jobs to go but 'benefits outweigh costs'.
 
EnergyAustralia taps Cisco for smart grid 
Networking
EnergyAustralia taps Cisco for smart grid
Nov 15, 2010 | Comment Now 
First order for IPv6 networking in 25 substations could lead to state-wide rollout.
 
Sales staff safe from HP cuts 
Strategy
Sales staff safe from HP cuts
By Liz Tay | Jun 2, 2010 | Comment Now 
Some 9,000 positions lost to automation.
 
Microsoft snaps up Opalis 
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Microsoft snaps up Opalis
By Phil Muncaster | Dec 14, 2009 | Comment Now 
Aims to extend System Center offerings.
 
CBA keeps EFTPOS terminals out of landfill 
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CBA keeps EFTPOS terminals out of landfill
By Ry Crozier | Oct 30, 2009 | Comment Now 
Desktop PC shutdown also used to cut emissions.
 
HP beefs up virtualisation tools 
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HP beefs up virtualisation tools
By Shaun Nichols | Apr 9, 2009 | Comment Now 
HP is rolling out a new version of its Business Service Automation (BSA) software.
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