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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Vectra AI director on the fragility of critical nation infrastructure

Vectra AI director of security engineering Chris Fisher explains why ransomware attacks on critical national infrastructure are becoming increasingly common.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021

Digital Transformation

How organisations can extract value from IT investments with Living Systems

Organizations are struggling to extract value from their technological investments, but Accenture's new Living Systems approach aims to change that.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021

Microsoft

RedEye Apps integrates with Microsoft to keep critical infrastructure running

Queensland's RedEye Apps has partnered with Microsoft to enhance safety and efficiency for critical assets and infrastructure worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021

Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Claroty?

Its focus is on simplifying OT availability, reliability, and safety for a more secure working environment – without requiring downtime or dedicated teams.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2020

Cybersecurity

Data61 launches foundation to advance critical systems security

Australia's Data61 has established the seL4 Foundation to focus on the development of the seL4 microkernel and related technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric focuses on digitising data centres

Schneider Electric expands data center solutions portfolio with new versions of Critical Facility Operations offers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019

Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions showcase the latest in mission-critical innovation

CCW to showcase Motorola's customisable comms for transport, energy and utilities; boosts rail safety with Siemens.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019

Supply Chain

Motorola Solutions Penang celebrates 45 years of innovation

Motorola Solutions celebrates 45 years in Penang, honouring Malaysia's skilled engineers and their contributions to global tech innovation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Critical Infrastructure stories

Software-as-a-Service

Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security

Patients and staff faced disrupted clinical services after hackers crippled Waikato DHB’s systems in a ransomware attack.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 23rd May 2021

Climate change

Could Mexico City’s bridge collapse happen here?

Older spans are under fresh scrutiny as Australasia’s 57,000-plus bridges face heavier traffic, climate stress and overdue maintenance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th May 2021

Sustainability

Wastewater infrastructure vulnerable to climate change

Health and sanitation in many communities could be put at risk as sea-level rise and heavier rain strain wastewater systems.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2020

Auckland Council

Time to review harbour crossing options

Auckland faces heavier truck delays and rising costs unless ministers urgently assess whether a new harbour crossing is needed by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020

Smart Cities

Lockdowns highlight the need for water automation

Lockdowns have exposed costly staffing risks in water and wastewater plants, strengthening the case for remote monitoring and automation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020

Data centers

Infrastructure Futures scenario one: Conflicted Planet

Regional blocs and national champions could leave infrastructure slower to innovate, more monopolistic and less resilient as climate risks mount.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020

Power / Energy

Clean energy, incinerating waste and destroying viruses

Recognition of waste-to-energy plants as essential has sharpened focus on their role in safely treating infectious rubbish during the pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

Disaster Recovery

RMA fast-tracking big step forward for recovery

Temporary changes to resource consenting could speed up Covid-19 recovery projects, though councils warn wider planning reforms must follow.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020

Physical Security

Planning for terrorist and vehicle attacks on public spaces

Crowds at New Year’s Eve and major events are prompting calls for hidden anti-ram barriers and bollards to secure open public spaces.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019

Data Analytics

Outsmarting storms

Customers in Auckland could face shorter outages as Vector and IBM use weather forecasts and AI to spot storm and vegetation risks up to 72 hours ahead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019