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Industry 4.0 stories - Page 9

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Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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The industrial AI market is set to soar to USD $153.9 billion by 2030, as manufacturers ramp up investments and CEO-level strategies drive adoption.
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DXC forges AI collaborations to drive innovation in mobility sector

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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DXC Technology has teamed up with three AI startups to enhance automotive and manufacturing innovation through advanced AI, aiming for real-world industry impact.
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IFS acquires 7bridges to boost AI-powered supply chain tools

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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IFS has acquired London-based 7bridges, enhancing its AI-driven supply chain tools to cut costs and boost logistics efficiency across industry sectors.
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Kobelco boosts supply chain resilience with Blue Yonder tech

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Kobelco Construction Machinery uses Blue Yonder's digital planning to strengthen global supply chain resilience and optimise production and sales amid market shifts.
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The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Enterprises drive growth by aligning AI advancements with innovative cultures and strategic partnerships, unlocking real outcomes and long-term success.
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Discovery Consulting names Shobhit Garg as National Supply Lead

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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Discovery Consulting appoints Shobhit Garg as National Supply Chain Lead to boost digital ERP adoption among Australian manufacturers and asset-heavy industries.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise adds PROFINET to boost IT-OT unity

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise adds PROFINET support to its OmniSwitch 6465, enhancing IT-OT network unity with centralised management and real-time industrial communication.
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Satellite IoT market to reach USD $4.7 billion by 2030

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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The satellite IoT market is set to grow at a 26% CAGR to reach USD $4.7 billion by 2030, driven by tech advances and rising demand for remote connectivity.
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AI & edge technologies top Hannover Messe 2025 trends

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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AI and edge technologies lead Hannover Messe 2025 trends, driving industrial automation with advances in generative AI, DataOps, and private 5G networks.
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Seventy-four percent of asset tracking projects deliver ROI

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Research reveals 74% of asset tracking projects deliver expected ROI, with vendor support and system integration key for user satisfaction in various sectors.
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Future-proofing manufacturing businesses against trade tariff volatility with ERP and MOM

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Australian manufacturers are turning to ERP and BI tools to navigate trade tariff volatility, boosting operational efficiency and strategic agility amid global uncertainty.
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WiseTech to acquire e2open in USD $2.1bn cash deal

Tue, 27th May 2025
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WiseTech agrees to buy US supply chain software group e2open in an all-cash deal worth USD $2.1 billion, funded entirely with new debt.
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Dell unveils new AI server range & managed services with NVIDIA

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Dell Technologies has launched new enterprise AI solutions with NVIDIA, featuring advanced servers and managed services to accelerate AI adoption and deployment globally.
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Schneider Electric unveils AI Copilot to enhance manufacturing

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Schneider Electric and Microsoft have unveiled an industrial Copilot using generative AI to boost productivity and streamline automation in manufacturing environments.
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Five trends shaping enterprise tech: AI, connectivity, cars

Thu, 8th May 2025
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IoT Analytics identifies five key technology trends transforming enterprise tech, from edge AI advances to evolving satellite connectivity and automotive computing.
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Snowflake boosts AI data cloud for automotive sector growth

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Snowflake expands its AI Data Cloud with tailored solutions for the automotive sector, boosting data collaboration and predictive analytics across the industry.
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AI and robotics drive global transformation in manufacturing

Tue, 6th May 2025
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AI, robotics and automation are revolutionising global manufacturing, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and transforming the workforce across regions.
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Customer support leads global adoption of enterprise generative AI

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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IoT Analytics finds customer support leads enterprise generative AI use, with 49% of deployments aiding issue resolution among 530 projects analysed.
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Why manufacturing execution systems are now a strategic imperative

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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The manufacturing execution system market, valued at USD $14.88bn in 2024, is set to hit USD $41.78bn by 2032 amid rising demand for digital transformation.
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Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Nearly 40% of global industrial firms, rising to 45% in APAC, cite cybersecurity as a major hurdle in the digitalisation of Operational Technology environments.