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Yokogawa updates OpreX server for easier plant control

Plant operators can now connect mixed equipment more easily as Yokogawa adds multi-vendor support and tighter security to its OpreX server.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Manufacturing

MFE links Blackline gas detection with Boston Dynamics Spot

Plant operators can now collect gas readings remotely as Spot gains monitoring capability, reducing the need to send workers into hazardous areas.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 13th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Shell expands C3 AI reliability deal across global assets

The expanded programme could cut unplanned downtime across more than 13,000 monitored assets as AI shifts from alerts to fixing faults.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Open Group launches OSDU data platform standard v1.0

A new baseline for energy data systems should ease integration, cut duplication and help operators and suppliers build more reliable applications.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026

Privileged Access Management

DrillDocs tightens access control for offshore teams

Personal-device access to production systems prompted DrillDocs to tighten oversight of offshore engineers and contractors across time zones.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Equinor signs long-term Cegal EnergyX software deal

The software will help Equinor track production, ownership and cargo data across assets in more than 20 countries under a USD $11 million deal.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026

Manufacturing

Radix named Gold Sponsor of Seeq Conneqt North America

Industrial operators could gain more support for AI and analytics deployment as Radix deepens its Seeq partnership through a North America sponsorship.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

Manufacturing

EY and Microsoft launch US$1bn global AI program worldwide

The five-year plan aims to move clients beyond pilot projects and into enterprise-wide AI use, targeting measurable returns across core functions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026

Robotics

SYOS unveils SU10 underwater vehicle for subsurface use

The new vehicle gives operators a 500-metre-deep platform for mine clearing, inspection and surveillance without putting crews at risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

Network Infrastructure

Angola Cables partners Uniti Wholesale on US links

Businesses in emerging markets will gain direct access to Uniti's US fibre network under a new deal aimed at transatlantic demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

Manufacturing

Cogna appoints Ali Korotana as Strategic Industries Chief

The appointment aims to deepen Cogna's push into industrial clients as it targets utilities, manufacturers and logistics operators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Robotics

AVIAN raises USD $2.6 million to expand thermal monitoring

The Zurich startup plans to scale into new industrial sectors as insurers tighten standards and fire-related downtime grows more costly.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026

Manufacturing

Aveva & IFS launch asset decision intelligence tie-up

Industrial operators could cut repair delays as AVEVA and IFS link live asset data with maintenance and capital planning.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026

Data Protection

Most enterprises piloting AI agents, but many fail

Poor data governance and recovery gaps are undermining AI roll-outs, even as 97% of enterprises have deployed or are piloting agents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026

Disaster Recovery

EDGE Modular launches global containerised data centres

Demand for faster-deploying edge infrastructure is boosting interest in portable units that can be shipped to remote sites and redeployed as needs change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026