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The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination
Data Analytics

The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination

ANZ's clean energy shift now hinges on coordinating complex, data-driven grids as distributed resources strain ageing digital systems.

By Thomas Deschler • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Energy & chemicals sector ramps up autonomy by 2030
Manufacturing

Energy & chemicals sector ramps up autonomy by 2030

Energy and chemicals groups target 80% autonomous operations by 2030 as AI-led automation accelerates amid costs, labour gaps and demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
AVEVA, Nvidia tie up on digital twins for AI Factories
DataCentre infrastructure

AVEVA, Nvidia tie up on digital twins for AI Factories

AVEVA and Nvidia are building lifecycle digital twins to design, run and optimise gigawatt-scale AI Factories and data centres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Schneider & NVIDIA unveil AI factory blueprints, twins
Manufacturing

Schneider & NVIDIA unveil AI factory blueprints, twins

Schneider and NVIDIA roll out AI factory blueprints, digital twins and alarm AI to cut design risk and speed 'time-to-token' at scale.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
AVEVA adds AI assistants to boost industrial engineering
Digital Transformation

AVEVA adds AI assistants to boost industrial engineering

AVEVA adds AI assistants and point cloud tools to Unified Engineering to speed industrial design, cut handover friction and boost collaboration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Aveva adds AI assistants to boost Unified Engineering
Manufacturing

Aveva adds AI assistants to boost Unified Engineering

Aveva adds four AI assistants to Unified Engineering, promising faster generative and predictive design and smoother point cloud workflows.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
In 2026, AI is setting course for maritime competitiveness
Robotics

In 2026, AI is setting course for maritime competitiveness

AI is becoming shipping's co-pilot, reshaping how fleets are designed, built and run as maritime competitiveness enters a new digital era.

By Matt Miller • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
What business leaders need to know about AI in 2026 and risk
DevOps

What business leaders need to know about AI in 2026 and risk

AI in 2026 will bring harsher harms and huge gains, forcing business to prioritise governance, greener models and pragmatic industrial uses.

By Caspar Herzberg • 10 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
AVEVA's 2024 report details software's role in emission cuts
Manufacturing

AVEVA's 2024 report details software's role in emission cuts

AVEVA's 2024 Sustainability Report highlights a 93% cut in emissions and details software's key role in helping industries reduce their environmental impact.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
IFS Ultimo targets four-fold partner sales growth by 2030
Software-as-a-Service

IFS Ultimo targets four-fold partner sales growth by 2030

IFS Ultimo plans to quadruple its indirect sales by 2030, expanding its partner network across key global regions and enhancing its EAM software offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
AVEVA partners with Databricks & Track'em for AI boost
Unified Communications

AVEVA partners with Databricks & Track'em for AI boost

AVEVA has announced strategic partnerships with Databricks and Track'em, aiming to enhance industrial software operations and project management efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
AVEVA appoints Arti Garg as New Chief Technologist
Software-as-a-Service

AVEVA appoints Arti Garg as New Chief Technologist

AVEVA has appointed Arti Garg as its new Chief Technologist, starting in March, focusing on advancing the company's strategy in Generative AI.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IFS Ultimo named leader in Verdantix 2024 EAM Software report
Data Analytics

IFS Ultimo named leader in Verdantix 2024 EAM Software report

IFS Ultimo has been named a 'Leader' in the 2024 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Enterprise Asset Management software, marking its second consecutive accolade.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
AVEVA unveils CONNECT, AI-driven industrial intelligence platform
Data Analytics

AVEVA unveils CONNECT, AI-driven industrial intelligence platform

AVEVA unveils CONNECT, a state-of-the-art industrial intelligence platform, at Hannover Messe event, promising to provide real-time innovation and efficiency in the industrial economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Databricks launches AI-driven Data Intelligence Platform for Energy sector
Unified Communications

Databricks launches AI-driven Data Intelligence Platform for Energy sector

Databricks launches the Data Intelligence Platform for Energy, enabling a unified approach to analytics using open lakehouse technology, and championing energy transitions with AI and predictive capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Sat, 13th Apr 2024
Schneider Electric collaborates with NVIDIA for advanced AI solutions
Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric collaborates with NVIDIA for advanced AI solutions

Schneider Electric collaborates with NVIDIA to optimise data centre infrastructure, enabling groundbreaking advancements in edge AI and digital twin technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Can we trust AI? Australia's industrial sector offers the blueprint
Data Analytics

Can we trust AI? Australia's industrial sector offers the blueprint

Amid growing mistrust in consumer chatbots, Australia's industrial AI quietly proves that data integrity and transparency can earn real trust.

By Dave Such • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
AVEVA boosts CONNECT platform for unified industrial data insights
Unified Communications

AVEVA boosts CONNECT platform for unified industrial data insights

AVEVA upgrades its CONNECT platform to unify industrial data, enhancing digital twin solutions and boosting sustainability and efficiency in industries worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025