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Ciena survey: AI revenue & quantum-safe encryption
Network Infrastructure

Ciena survey: AI revenue & quantum-safe encryption

Most operators expect AI services to drive new revenue, but nearly half say optical network upgrades are critical to meet demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
Rockwell Automation adds AI visual inspection to Plex QMS
Data Analytics

Rockwell Automation adds AI visual inspection to Plex QMS

The integration could improve defect detection and traceability by feeding camera-based inspection results directly into quality records.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Parking price rises fail to cut demand, study finds
Smart Cities

Parking price rises fail to cut demand, study finds

Cities need more accurate curb data after researchers found parking rates often rose without denting vehicle volumes in 60 US cities.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Sensors improve robotic grip on cosmetics packaging lines
Robotics

Sensors improve robotic grip on cosmetics packaging lines

Real-time force sensing is cutting scrap and tray deformation on high-speed cosmetics lines, reducing waste and rework for manufacturers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Contactile named Propel-AIR 2026 finalist for robot touch
Robotics

Contactile named Propel-AIR 2026 finalist for robot touch

Recognition in the Propel-AIR 2026 final seven gives the Sydney robotics firm a platform as demand grows for robots that can handle fragile items.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Nvidia launches vision AI agent blueprints for industry
Smart Cities

Nvidia launches vision AI agent blueprints for industry

Shortages of training data and engineering effort are slowing industrial vision AI projects, prompting Nvidia to package reusable blueprints for developers.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026
Logistics firms lag on AI despite delivery ambitions
Digital Transformation

Logistics firms lag on AI despite delivery ambitions

More than half of logistics leaders say delivery operations still need major improvement, underscoring a gulf between AI plans and frontline reality.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
SiTime launches Chorus 2 clock generators for AI systems
Data centers

SiTime launches Chorus 2 clock generators for AI systems

Timing in AI and networking boards is getting simpler, as the new devices can replace up to 12 oscillators and cut power use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Innodisk unveils five-layer edge AI ecosystem at Computex
Private Cloud

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
TSMC uses Nvidia AI to boost chip factory efficiency
Semiconductors

TSMC uses Nvidia AI to boost chip factory efficiency

Chipmakers face higher costs and slower production as TSMC deploys Nvidia AI across lithography, inspection and fab scheduling.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Aetina launches Mini Series edge AI systems for industry
Unified Communications

Aetina launches Mini Series edge AI systems for industry

Industrial sites with tight spaces could gain local vision AI processing, as Aetina's four compact systems go into mass production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026

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Maven leads GBP £3 million investment in Applied AGI
Surveillance

Maven leads GBP £3 million investment in Applied AGI

Fresh funding will help Applied AGI expand its engineering team and commercial reach as demand rises for secure defence AI tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Seeing Machines launches physical AI platform for robots
Robotics

Seeing Machines launches physical AI platform for robots

The move puts the Australian company's human-sensing expertise into factories and hospitals, where robots must work safely beside people.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
Orbbec unveils four vision systems for robotic mowers
Edge Computing

Orbbec unveils four vision systems for robotic mowers

Robotic mower makers could cut installation complexity as the new range targets gardens from simple plots to estate-scale lawns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Why synthetic data will define the next phase of AI-driven video in Australia
Data Protection

Why synthetic data will define the next phase of AI-driven video in Australia

Data shortages and tighter privacy rules are pushing Australian organisations to train video AI with synthetic footage instead of real-world recordings.

By Jordan Cullis • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
Orbbec breaks ground on Vietnam factory for overseas orders
Robotics

Orbbec breaks ground on Vietnam factory for overseas orders

The new site will help Orbbec shorten delivery times and bolster supply resilience for overseas customers as demand for robotics hardware grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
IEI unveils industrial edge AI platforms at Computex
Robotics

IEI unveils industrial edge AI platforms at Computex

Industrial operators face pressure to run AI locally as IEI targets faster automation, tighter security and fewer production interruptions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026