Spotlight on Industrial Spotlight on Industrial

At a time when advances in computing and technology are reshaping both the society and the global economy we live in, it’s never been more important to keep track of the developments and trends that influence the future.

And while phenomena like the fourth industrial revolution, the rise of artificial intelligence and mass automation are all upon us, innovation is still really down to the people that strive for improvements in what they do – irrespective of the difficulty of the challenge.

Each year, the iTnews Benchmark Awards celebrate and showcase excellence in technology leadership across Australian business and government, and nowhere are advances more dynamic than in the industrial sector.

As a comparatively small nation now in the throes of transformations across manufacturing, energy, transport and agribusiness, those who propel progress in the industrial sector through technology will carry the nation’s prosperity on their wave. This year saw the calibre of nominations in the iTnews Benchmark Awards raise the bar to a new high, with a particularly strong showing from smaller and mid-sized enterprise.

The winners will be revealed at the Benchmark Awards ceremony in KPMG’s new Sydney office in on March 7th. Who will the finalists be?

Amadeus outage downs Qantas' booking system

Amadeus outage downs Qantas' booking system

Users worldwide impacted.
Allie Coyne Jun 28 2017 12:15PM Software
IT outage to cost British Airways $135m

IT outage to cost British Airways $135m

Initial estimate of financial damage.
Staff Writers Jun 16 2017 6:46AM Software
BHP casts net for IoT hardware hackers

BHP casts net for IoT hardware hackers

Unveils challenge to find and test up to 50 candidates.
Ry Crozier Jun 13 2017 2:30PM Hardware
Woodside uses big data to boost plant production

Woodside uses big data to boost plant production

Suggests four optimisations every 10 minutes.
Ry Crozier May 31 2017 6:31PM Software
British Airways vows 'never again' after damaging IT collapse

British Airways vows 'never again' after damaging IT collapse

Denies outsourcing was to blame.
Staff Writers May 30 2017 6:48AM Software
Why Ford switched to a big-bang approach for spare parts system

Why Ford switched to a big-bang approach for spare parts system

Bringing SAP platform down under.
Ry Crozier May 18 2017 4:18PM Software
Apple to create $1bn US advanced manufacturing fund

Apple to create $1bn US advanced manufacturing fund

Seeks to prove its chops in job creation.
Stephen Nellis May 4 2017 11:09AM Hardware
Toll to inspect USBs it suspects aided data theft

Toll to inspect USBs it suspects aided data theft

How do you make sure your devices don't betray you?
Allie Coyne Apr 18 2017 2:43PM Security
3D printed parts to save Boeing millions

3D printed parts to save Boeing millions

First printed structural components for a plane.
Staff Writers Apr 11 2017 10:47AM Hardware
Photos: Qantas unleashes free wi-fi on the public

Photos: Qantas unleashes free wi-fi on the public

iTnews trials the offering.
Paris Cowan Apr 7 2017 12:53PM Telco/ISP
NASA robots could take over Woodside's manned platforms

NASA robots could take over Woodside's manned platforms

Miner reveals details of multi-year trial.
Ry Crozier Apr 5 2017 11:51AM Hardware
Fortescue finds big cost, productivity gains from robot trucks

Fortescue finds big cost, productivity gains from robot trucks

Pit to port costs fall by 43 percent.
Allie Coyne Apr 5 2017 10:13AM Hardware
NBN Co quietly starts trials connecting traffic lights

NBN Co quietly starts trials connecting traffic lights

Moves ahead with controversial bid to stretch its remit.
Ry Crozier Apr 4 2017 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Roy Hill to back IT-OT integration

Roy Hill to back IT-OT integration

Joins plethora of Australian miners.
Ry Crozier Mar 31 2017 11:35AM Hardware
Virgin Australia to begin inflight wi-fi trial in April

Virgin Australia to begin inflight wi-fi trial in April

Puts pressure on Qantas.
Ry Crozier Mar 30 2017 2:52PM Telco/ISP
Etihad bumps SAP into SoftLayer

Etihad bumps SAP into SoftLayer

Revamp falls under ten-year services deal.
Ry Crozier Mar 24 2017 6:35AM Software
Chevron turns to Australia for IBM Watson clues

Chevron turns to Australia for IBM Watson clues

US giant to follow Woodside Energy into cognitive territory.
Ry Crozier Mar 23 2017 12:23PM Software
Britain follows US to ban big electronics on some flights

Britain follows US to ban big electronics on some flights

For 'public safety'.
Staff Writers Mar 22 2017 9:40AM Hardware
US to ban large electronic devices in foreign plane cabins

US to ban large electronic devices in foreign plane cabins

Concerned about terrorism.
Staff Writers Mar 21 2017 10:59AM Hardware
Rio Tinto engineer turns spare time into $44m

Rio Tinto engineer turns spare time into $44m

Creates code to optimise coal flow into plant.
Ry Crozier Mar 21 2017 6:05AM Software

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