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Red Hat & Panasonic preload edge software on TOUGHBOOK

Users in manufacturing and defence will get faster deployment of rugged edge devices as Panasonic bundles Red Hat software on TOUGHBOOKs.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday

Manufacturing

AVEVA named Verdantix leader in asset performance management

Industrial operators could cut downtime and maintenance costs as AVEVA gains analyst backing for asset performance software.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Manufacturing

Schneider Electric joins Forum's Lighthouse OS board

The move gives the manufacturing group a role in shaping an open-source framework aimed at helping factories scale digital change beyond pilot projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Quantum Computing

SiC & ORCA join on quantum industrial AI partnership

The tie-up aims to speed plant design and operations, as the firms target chemical and biomanufacturing tasks that often take months to model.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Haiqu launches agentic quantum OS for research teams

Researchers could cut the time and cost of early quantum experiments as Haiqu's new platform already runs on current hardware.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

QNX to unveil AI robotics demos and research report

Its research aims to show developers why deterministic software is becoming crucial as AI robots move into shared, safety-critical spaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Virtualisation

Vultr, SUSE & Supermicro team up for AI edge cloud

Enterprises running AI across multiple sites may cut latency and costs as the partners link cloud, edge hardware and Kubernetes management.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

Esmo launches X-change Cart for faster board changes

Semiconductor test floors could cut board-change downtime and damage risk as the system lets one operator swap boards in under a minute.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Tacton launches AI assistant to cut CPQ modelling work

Manufacturers could halve CPQ product-modelling work as staff race to digitise complex catalogues amid a shortage of specialist engineers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Customer Relationship Management

Syspro launches marketplace for manufacturing ERP users

Manufacturers and distributors can now cut integration headaches as Syspro’s new marketplace bundles partner software around its ERP platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

EduTech

Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors

Customers in healthcare, education and venues can add Wi-Fi 7 capacity without major power or switching upgrades, Extreme said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Customer Relationship Management

ECI names Adam Sklader industry president for manufacturing

Manufacturers could gain tighter software integration and AI-driven oversight as ECI expands its North American and Australian portfolio.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

Launchpad Build AI opens El Segundo HQ after USD $11m

The robotics firm is targeting faster automation for factories as it opens its US headquarters and rolls out a manufacturing AI model.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Infios launches AI agents for supply chain workflows

Orders and shipments can now be rebooked in minutes as Infios pushes AI deeper into live logistics systems amid persistent disruption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • This month

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ECI launches Deacom ERP for Australian manufacturers

Australian batch manufacturers gain single-system control of finance, quality and traceability as ECI rolls out Deacom ERP amid labour and supply pressure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday