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?

Bapcor cuts size of ERP estate from 42 to 19 systems

Bapcor cuts size of ERP estate from 42 to 19 systems

Further consolidation planned, alongside investments in CRM and AI.
Ry Crozier Apr 29 2025 9:17AM Software
Iluka Resources picks control system for rare earths refinery

Iluka Resources picks control system for rare earths refinery

Facility due to be commissioned in 2027.
Kate Weber Apr 28 2025 4:56PM Software
Melbourne Airport aims to ‘predict the future’ with enhanced cyber visibility

Melbourne Airport aims to ‘predict the future’ with enhanced cyber visibility

Podcast: Starts incorporating AI and automation into its security arsenal
Eleanor Dickinson Apr 28 2025 6:22AM Security
Newmont brings private 5G to its Cadia surface ops

Newmont brings private 5G to its Cadia surface ops

For teleremote operation of dozer fleet.
Ry Crozier Apr 15 2025 6:47AM Networking
Orica re-platforms its SAP from Azure to Google Cloud

Orica re-platforms its SAP from Azure to Google Cloud

First organisation in Asia Pacific to make this hyperscaler switch.
Ry Crozier Apr 11 2025 7:01AM Cloud
Alinta Energy replaces Azure services in its data architecture

Alinta Energy replaces Azure services in its data architecture

Details cost and performance savings.
Ry Crozier Apr 7 2025 5:57AM Cloud
Worley applies genAI to procurement, project knowledge reuse

Worley applies genAI to procurement, project knowledge reuse

Builds with Dell and Nvidia stack.
Ry Crozier Mar 20 2025 6:38AM Hardware
Origin Energy has a new CISO

Origin Energy has a new CISO

Follows departure of Christoph Strizik.
Eleanor Dickinson Mar 17 2025 6:35AM Security
Western Power aligns IT with business goals

Western Power aligns IT with business goals

Changes structure, funding and metrics attached to the technology function.
Kate Weber Dec 12 2024 12:27PM Leadership
Visy builds two apps and SAP integrations for container deposit scheme

Visy builds two apps and SAP integrations for container deposit scheme

As one of three zone operators in Victoria.
Ry Crozier Dec 9 2024 6:38AM Software
TasWater restructures tech delivery amid transformation program

TasWater restructures tech delivery amid transformation program

Creates role of chief digital officer.
Eleanor Dickinson Dec 1 2024 11:05AM Cloud
South East Water nears go-live for first AI use cases

South East Water nears go-live for first AI use cases

To improve customer experience.
Ry Crozier Nov 28 2024 6:47AM Cloud
Western Sydney International airport to appoint CISO

Western Sydney International airport to appoint CISO

Ahead of scheduled opening in 2026.
Eleanor Dickinson Nov 22 2024 6:33AM Security
Orica brings GenAI to its IT service desk

Orica brings GenAI to its IT service desk

With plans for a more expansive deployment across IT Ops.
Ry Crozier Nov 12 2024 6:51AM Cloud
Powerlink Queensland is re-platforming its SAP system

Powerlink Queensland is re-platforming its SAP system

Podcast: Sets up a path to AI copilot Joule.
Ry Crozier Nov 11 2024 6:33AM Cloud
Aurecon takes strategic five-year view on Workday

Aurecon takes strategic five-year view on Workday

As platform underpins HR, finance and project controls.
Kate Weber Oct 23 2024 6:45AM Finance
TOMRA Collection Australia re-platforms field services

TOMRA Collection Australia re-platforms field services

As beverage container recycling schemes expand across multiple states.
Ry Crozier Oct 22 2024 6:51AM Cloud
Laing O’Rourke rebuilds training portal with SAP low-code tool

Laing O’Rourke rebuilds training portal with SAP low-code tool

Previous access to training programs had “little structure or purpose around it”.
Eleanor Dickinson Oct 10 2024 2:17PM HR
Sanitarium is re-platforming HR onto Dayforce

Sanitarium is re-platforming HR onto Dayforce

Weet-Bix and So Good maker enters testing for the new system.
Ry Crozier Oct 3 2024 2:41PM HR
Qantas is embedding secure-by-design practices across the group

Qantas is embedding secure-by-design practices across the group

Shares its most detailed view of cyber activities in several years.
Ry Crozier Sep 13 2024 6:54AM Security

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