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
BAI Communications completes Titan ICT integration & rebrand
BAI Communications deepens its push into critical networks by folding Titan ICT into its operations, broadening services across mining, energy and transport.
Digital Twins and CNC: Simulating before you vut
Digital twins help machine shops test CNC jobs virtually, catching collisions, cutting waste and improving maintenance before production starts.
viAct expands into Australia with Vision AI safety
viAct moves into Australia with Vision AI tools aimed at helping construction, mining and logistics operators spot hazards before incidents occur.
Claroty flags IP flaws in building management systems
Claroty warns that CEA-852 weaknesses in building controls could let hackers reach exposed gateways, disrupt services and widen risks across critical sites.
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Industrial IoT
Claroty named Leader in 2026 Gartner CPS security report
Claroty named Gartner Leader again for CPS protection
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
Siemens named Leader in Gartner QMS software ranking
Mitsubishi Electric seals USD $1bn Nozomi Networks deal
Featured News
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
Jacobs sees a gap in Palantir consultancy as Vanyar targets enterprise demand beyond defence, with early projects set to showcase its edge.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety
Wagga Wagga-based Zetifi blends smart antennas, AI cameras and APIs to keep remote fleets connected while quietly boosting worker safety.
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 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.
Vultr, SUSE & Supermicro team up for AI edge cloud
Vultr, SUSE and Supermicro unveil cloud-to-edge AI setup to help enterprises run workloads nearer data sources and cut latency.
HPE adds rugged ProLiant edge systems for AI workloads
HPE launches rugged ProLiant servers for edge AI and remote industrial sites, adding tougher systems for factories, telecoms networks and defence.
Kyndryl expands Google Cloud service for AI workloads
Kyndryl broadens Google Cloud deal to help enterprises modernise applications and run AI workloads across regulated hybrid environments.
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Quantum Computing puts photonic NeuraWave edge AI card on sale for real-time inference, targeting low-power server use in telecoms and vehicles.
Eseye adds SGP.32 support to AnyNet+ eSIM platform
Eseye has bolstered its AnyNet+ eSIM and Infinity platform with SGP.32 support, pairing the latest IoT provisioning standard with resilience controls.
Kingston expands industrial memory & SSD range in APAC
Kingston broadens industrial memory and SSD lineup in Asia-Pacific with long-life DRAM and SATA, NVMe drives for mission-critical systems.
GSA report says 5G market enters more selective phase
GSA says 392 operators have now launched 5G worldwide as the market shifts from coverage races to Standalone, slicing and enterprise services.