The Ultimate Guide to Industrial IoT
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Industrial IoT (IIoT).
What to know about Industrial IoT
Industrial IoT (IIoT) refers to the integration of Internet of Things technologies into industrial sectors such as manufacturing, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. By connecting machines, sensors, and systems, IIoT enables enhanced monitoring, automation, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency and productivity.
The stories tagged with Industrial IoT cover a wide range of topics, including market growth and digital transformation milestones, partnerships and collaborations among major technology providers, advances in smart and connected industrial solutions, cybersecurity threats and defenses, and the evolving role of AI, edge computing, and 5G in industrial settings. Readers will find insights into both technical innovations and business strategies shaping the future of industries leveraging IIoT.
Learning about Industrial IoT through these articles offers valuable understanding of how companies are navigating challenges such as cybersecurity risks, data management, and technology integration while capturing opportunities for operational excellence, sustainability, and workforce empowerment. This tag is ideal for professionals, technology enthusiasts, and decision-makers interested in the ongoing digital revolution within the industrial landscape.
Australian Industrial IoT News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Ericsson & Epiroc deepen mining connectivity alliance
Mining operators are set to gain safer, more reliable site connectivity as Epiroc adds Ericsson's LTE and 5G products to its portfolio.
Zetifi launches Microsoft-native fleet safety tool
Beta customers in Australia are getting alerts and compliance records inside Microsoft 365, reducing the risk of missed lone-worker incidents.
BAI Communications completes Titan ICT integration & rebrand
Customers in mining, energy and transport gain a single supplier for private networks as BAI folds Titan ICT into its national operations.
Digital Twins and CNC: Simulating before you vut
Avoiding costly crashes and scrap, manufacturers are using live machine data to test CNC jobs virtually before a single cut is made.
viAct expands into Australia with Vision AI safety
Australian industrial employers gain AI monitoring meant to spot hazards earlier, as tighter scrutiny raises the stakes for safety compliance.
Claroty flags IP flaws in building management systems
Critical infrastructure operators could face remote building systems attacks after Claroty found flaws in a standard linking legacy controls to IP networks.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Industrial IoT
Manufacturers turn to AI as maintenance know-how fades
Claroty launches AI security agent for critical systems
IoT Analytics flags seven telecom trends at MWC 2026
Claroty launches Claire AI agent for cyber-physical systems
AVEVA named Verdantix leader in asset performance management
Featured News
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety
Remote crews can now stay connected and monitored through Zetifi’s multi-network system, reducing risk and unnecessary check-ins in the field.
Expert Columns
Digital Twins and CNC: Simulating before you vut
Debunking the myths holding back asset performance management
SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era
Enterprises race to modernise asset management as digital demands rise
For China to lead in AI, it must first master its data foundation
Connected construction powers the future of data centres
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Industrial IoT News
Zetifi launches connected fleet safety platform in Australia
Zetifi has unveiled a Connected Fleet Safety platform in Australia, integrating vehicle and worker risk data directly into Microsoft 365 workflows.
Myriota names George Kanuck chief operating officer
Satellite IoT provider Myriota appoints George Kanuck as chief operating officer to scale global service delivery and partner operations.
Zetifi wins design award for safety-focused smart antenna
Zetifi's UHF CB Smart Antenna wins Silver at the 2026 Australian Design Awards for turning vehicle antennas into connected safety hubs.
Zetifi & Geotab link up to boost remote fleet safety
Zetifi teams with Geotab to deliver connected fleet safety, tackling coverage gaps and boosting oversight for remote Australian operators.
Bigmate deploys AI quality platform on Equinix in Sydney
Bigmate has launched its ACIS AI quality platform on Equinix infrastructure in Sydney, targeting global growth in industrial automation.
How single-controller systems drive manufacturing quality gains
Manufacturers are boosting quality and efficiency by switching to single-controller systems that streamline complex production and data integration challenges.
Exclusive: Ericsson brings private 5G power to mining
Ericsson's private 5G networks are revolutionising safety and productivity in Australia's mining sector through remote control and real-time monitoring technologies.
CID, Nokia & Pivotel launch secure private 5GaaS for Australia
CID Group, Nokia and Pivotel launch a zero-capex Private 5G-as-a-Service solution to boost secure, sovereign data networks across Australia's critical industries.
SafetyCulture & Directed partner to boost fleet safety with data
Directed Technologies partners with SafetyCulture to integrate OEM-embedded vehicle data, enhancing fleet safety and compliance via a streamlined, real-time platform.
Nozomi uncovers critical flaws in Advantech networks gear
Nozomi Networks has revealed serious vulnerabilities in Advantech's wireless access points, endangering the security of critical infrastructure across sectors.
Barracuda customises training to fit ACSC Essential Eight
Barracuda's Security Awareness Training now aligns with the ACSC's Essential Eight to help Australian businesses combat cyber threats.
Itron and VINCI Energies to build Australia's largest smart lighting project
Itron, VINCI Energies' Electrix, and TCCS collaborate on creating an IIoT network for smart lighting in Canberra, Australia.
Adapt or die - Australian trades must embrace the IoT wave
IoT is taking the world by storm - technology is no longer a 'nice-to-have' but a must have. Today, even the oldest trades have to adapt to survive.
Microsoft brings the power of IoT to the manufacturing industry
Microsoft is working with the OPC Foundation to enable greater application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the manufacturing industry.
Microsoft Australia names its nine IoT partners
Microsoft Australia names BizData, CDM, Empired, Ignia, Mexia, Oakton, MOQDigital, Ramp and Readify as it's strategic partners to drive IoT adoption.
Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service
Enterprises linking thousands of low-power devices across borders can now secure them without VPNs or on-device agents in Japan.
Schneider Electric & Kraken to speed grid connections
Utilities could connect data centres and industrial sites sooner as the companies' software aims to ease congestion without major grid upgrades.
Shell expands C3 AI reliability deal across global assets
The expanded programme could cut unplanned downtime across more than 13,000 monitored assets as AI shifts from alerts to fixing faults.
Innodisk unveils five-layer edge AI ecosystem at Computex
Businesses wanting to keep AI data on site are being targeted with tools for local model training, edge inference and remote updates.
ASPEED and Cupola360 unveil data centre systems portfolio
ASPEED and Cupola360 present server control, security silicon and AI-driven remote management systems for data centres and enterprise sites.