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?

Ruralco digitises livestock sales with Sale'O

Ruralco digitises livestock sales with Sale'O

Benchmark Awards 2020 finalist.
Ry Crozier Feb 24 2020 1:19PM Projects
Europe can win global battle for industrial data, says EU industry chief

Europe can win global battle for industrial data, says EU industry chief

Leaving behind the "laissez-faire" attitude of the early 2000s.
Michel Rose Feb 17 2020 1:51PM Strategy
Open source energy modelling tool shows how to decarbonise Australia

Open source energy modelling tool shows how to decarbonise Australia

Benchmark Awards 2020 finalist.
Matt Johnston Feb 12 2020 2:00PM Projects
Introducing the industrial and primary production Benchmark Awards finalists for 2020

Introducing the industrial and primary production Benchmark Awards finalists for 2020

From IoT to settlements engines and a bespoke collaboration platform.
Matt Johnston Jan 22 2020 6:45AM Projects
Qantas powers into DevOps for its Salesforce environment

Qantas powers into DevOps for its Salesforce environment

Deploys automation and CI/CD tools, plans to expand team.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2019 7:08AM Cloud
Energy Queensland to reinstate CIO position

Energy Queensland to reinstate CIO position

Seeks new tech chief as digital revamp continues.
Matt Johnston Dec 16 2019 6:58AM Training & Development
Ex-Woolies CIO lands as tech chief at Fletcher Building

Ex-Woolies CIO lands as tech chief at Fletcher Building

Second CIO appointment in six months.
Matt Johnston Dec 11 2019 12:51PM Training & Development
John Holland names new CIO

John Holland names new CIO

Former Multiplex CIO joins from Dubai.
Matt Johnston Dec 10 2019 4:57PM Training & Development
Qantas to link up with mining, gas HQs to coordinate weather evacuations

Qantas to link up with mining, gas HQs to coordinate weather evacuations

Uses software to get closer to business customers.
Ry Crozier Dec 4 2019 12:51PM Cloud
How GHD's common data environment saves 18,000 hours a year

How GHD's common data environment saves 18,000 hours a year

Enabling automation and compliance.
Matt Johnston Nov 27 2019 6:49AM Projects
VR trial outperforms Skype for remote mental health services

VR trial outperforms Skype for remote mental health services

Prompts heightened engagement and commitment.
Matt Johnston Nov 1 2019 12:23PM Hardware
Coates Hire weighs Acrow Props with load sensing IIoT

Coates Hire weighs Acrow Props with load sensing IIoT

Could also measure equipment usage in real time to cut wasted hire hours.
Ry Crozier Oct 8 2019 6:55AM Networking
Downer Group uses RPA to onboard new hires faster

Downer Group uses RPA to onboard new hires faster

Aims to cut time out of recruitment process.
Ry Crozier Oct 4 2019 8:00AM Training & Development
French industrial giants target Adelaide Uni for marine industries digital transformation

French industrial giants target Adelaide Uni for marine industries digital transformation

Partners with Capgemini, Dassault Systèmes.
Matt Johnston Sep 30 2019 12:52PM Training & Development
Qantas CIO aims LiDAR at improved passenger flows in airports

Qantas CIO aims LiDAR at improved passenger flows in airports

Also deploys IoT sensors on ground-based machinery.
Ry Crozier Sep 26 2019 1:35PM Hardware
Ruralco plugs CSIRO-backed venture into property team

Ruralco plugs CSIRO-backed venture into property team

DAS delivers rural property hub.
Matt Johnston Sep 26 2019 1:32PM Financial Services
Nimble tech firms must adapt as self-driving revolution hits speed bumps

Nimble tech firms must adapt as self-driving revolution hits speed bumps

Adoption rates fail to match predictions.
Alexandria Sage Sep 24 2019 1:10PM Benchmarking Change
Melbourne Metro VR simulator tunnels into RMIT

Melbourne Metro VR simulator tunnels into RMIT

Stepping into the virtual construction site.
Matt Johnston Sep 23 2019 6:57AM Training & Development
Automation tech a $74bn motherlode for mining industry: report

Automation tech a $74bn motherlode for mining industry: report

But only if developed locally.
Matt Johnston Sep 16 2019 1:00PM Training & Development
John Holland's CIO to exit

John Holland's CIO to exit

Interim IT chief named.
Ry Crozier Sep 11 2019 5:30PM Training & Development

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