Operational Technologies (OT) stories
Fewer firms are overestimating OT security maturity, as only 14% can see their environments fully and gaps are coming into focus.
Nearly a fifth of operational systems in data centres sit one network step from reachable attackers, raising outage risks for cloud and AI services.
Only 43% of factory data is used effectively, leaving manufacturers struggling to turn machine alerts into maintenance action.
The move gives mine operators real-time visibility over fleet activity and could help cut costs as the market heads beyond USD $70 billion by 2030.
AI-driven vulnerability hunting for power, water and transport systems is set to expand as Nozomi brings OT expertise to Anthropic's initiative.
The designation highlights a fast-growing industrial AI market as enterprises look for systems that cut defects, downtime and latency.
Governance concerns are rising as companies embed AI deeper into critical workflows, from factory floors to defence operations and customer service.
The expanded multi-year deal will give ABB a single, centrally managed network as TCS takes over end-to-end operations across its global systems.
The deal gives Saicon more specialist talent as enterprises race to link AI projects with cloud, data and physical operations.
The tie-up aims to speed adoption of AHOY's physical AI tools across transport, utilities and government customers in North America.
Uninsured losses could hit production lines and supply chains as cyber-attacks increasingly target industrial systems across Asia-Pacific.
Scale-ups can now compete for recognition and customer validation as the Tech Trailblazers Awards opens 2026 entries worldwide.
Analysts at critical infrastructure sites can now use a specialised AI tool that keeps data in-house and speeds OT threat response.
The software is designed to keep production running and cut integration complexity for manufacturers even if network links fail.
The acquisition signals Accenture's push into critical infrastructure security as the combined businesses target a USD $27 billion market by 2026.
The move cuts outage risk for industrial sites that need fast recovery in offline environments supporting critical services worldwide.
Industrial software buyers are shifting AI budgets into day-to-day operations, helping IFS lift annual recurring revenue 25% in H1 2026.
Legacy industrial sites with air-gapped networks will gain faster recovery planning after Sentinel ICCS standardised on Macrium for backup support.
Industry can now test grid, EV charging and cybersecurity systems in a virtual setting before risking outages on live networks.
Manufacturers are under pressure to catch assembly faults earlier as the on-site system flags missing steps before products move on.