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The Ultimate Guide to Industrial IoT

A curated Kiwi edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Industrial IoT (IIoT).

What to know about Industrial IoT

Industrial IoT (IIoT) refers to the integration of Internet of Things technologies into industrial sectors such as manufacturing, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. By connecting machines, sensors, and systems, IIoT enables enhanced monitoring, automation, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency and productivity.

The stories tagged with Industrial IoT cover a wide range of topics, including market growth and digital transformation milestones, partnerships and collaborations among major technology providers, advances in smart and connected industrial solutions, cybersecurity threats and defenses, and the evolving role of AI, edge computing, and 5G in industrial settings. Readers will find insights into both technical innovations and business strategies shaping the future of industries leveraging IIoT.

Learning about Industrial IoT through these articles offers valuable understanding of how companies are navigating challenges such as cybersecurity risks, data management, and technology integration while capturing opportunities for operational excellence, sustainability, and workforce empowerment. This tag is ideal for professionals, technology enthusiasts, and decision-makers interested in the ongoing digital revolution within the industrial landscape.

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Recent Industrial IoT News

Manufacturing’s next ‘Henry Ford moment’
Manufacturing

Manufacturing’s next ‘Henry Ford moment’

Only 30% of manufacturers have scaled Industry 4.0 beyond pilots, leaving billions in value on the table as AI and automation spread.

Tue, 20th May 2025

Factory Automation Expo 2025 in India
Event

Factory Automation Expo 2025 in India

Western India’s manufacturing sector is set for a lift as Pune hosts 150 automation suppliers and 850 technologies in November.

Mon, 27th Jan 2025

Datacom forms strategic partnership with Nozomi Networks
Industrial

Datacom forms strategic partnership with Nozomi Networks

Datacom has formed a strategic partnership with Nozomi Networks to provide full-service IT and OT MSSP offerings designed to defend Aotearoa's infrastructure.

Tue, 1st Aug 2023

Construction 4.0 could boost GDP by $8b
Construction

Construction 4.0 could boost GDP by $8b

Adopting 4.0 technologies could lift New Zealand construction wages by GBP £3.5 billion and add up to USD $8 billion to GDP over five years.

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021

New technology set to reduce construction incidents
Construction

New technology set to reduce construction incidents

Construction managers could gain real-time alerts and a full-site view as five firms trial AI tools to curb incidents and injuries.

Wed, 6th Oct 2021

New radio technology keeps workers safe and compliant
Management

New radio technology keeps workers safe and compliant

Contact-free radio links are helping City Forests track crews across 23,730 hectares, while also supporting Covid-era social distancing and digital dockets.

Mon, 2nd Aug 2021

The future of on-site training
Health and Safety

The future of on-site training

Construction firms are cutting call-outs and speeding up onboarding as wearable, cloud-based mentoring puts expert guidance on site in real time.

Sun, 16th May 2021

How AI can solve supply chain issues
Freight

How AI can solve supply chain issues

Better visibility into inventories and provenance could help firms cut downtime, reduce errors and recover faster as demand rebounds.

Tue, 29th Dec 2020

Intelligent protection for the future
PPE

Intelligent protection for the future

Wider use of connected safety gear depends on manufacturers, purchasers and workers keeping pace with fast-changing technology and clear instructions.

Sun, 11th Oct 2020

Why Digital Twins are taking the construction industry by storm
Construction

Why Digital Twins are taking the construction industry by storm

Construction firms could cut costs and delays by using digital replicas to spot failures, test designs and improve sustainability before build-out.

Fri, 25th Sep 2020

Attention to detail and quality brings immediate dairy success
Agricultural Technology

Attention to detail and quality brings immediate dairy success

A New Zealand dairy plant is already beating hygiene benchmarks, with microbial results far below accepted limits after its first season.

Wed, 9th Sep 2020

PB Tech named Kiwi distributor for ADATA
Flash storage

PB Tech named Kiwi distributor for ADATA

ADATA Technology is the world's second-largest vendor of DRAM memory modules, ranks among the top 20 international brands from Taiwan.

Wed, 22nd Jul 2020

Access Networks signs distie deal with industrial IoT provider Ursalink
Distributors

Access Networks signs distie deal with industrial IoT provider Ursalink

Access Networks has inked a Distribution Agreement with industrial IoT provider Ursalink, boosting their IoT solutions in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Mon, 26th Aug 2019

Is the Internet of Things overhyped?
Facilities management

Is the Internet of Things overhyped?

The real gains will come from analytics and workflow software, not from simply adding more connected sensors to buildings.

Mon, 5th Aug 2019

New Zealand’s new advanced communications network promises major industry benefits
Communication

New Zealand’s new advanced communications network promises major industry benefits

Industries from ports to airports are set to gain safer, faster communications as a multimillion-dollar network rolls out nationwide.

Tue, 30th Apr 2019

Spark's new IoT network reaches 98% of New Zealand
Internet of Things

Spark's new IoT network reaches 98% of New Zealand

Spark has completed a nationwide rollout of its IoT Cat-M1 network, reaching 98% of New Zealand's population and revolutionizing connectivity for businesses.

Mon, 18th Feb 2019

Christchurch Airport upgrades communications
Communication

Christchurch Airport upgrades communications

The upgrade gives airport staff faster, more reliable links to co-ordinate passengers safely as annual throughput heads towards 8.5 million by 2025.

Tue, 16th Oct 2018

New safety system offers safer, smarter operations
Productivity

New safety system offers safer, smarter operations

Factories could cut wiring by up to 38% as a new Rockwell Automation safety system gives operators clearer diagnostics and faster fault-finding.

Tue, 12th Jun 2018

Innovative new mini hoist launched
Productivity

Innovative new mini hoist launched

Users can now access instructions and certificates on the hoist via an NFC tag, while maintenance is easier and runtime has doubled.

Fri, 8th Jun 2018

Protecting your ability to contribute to a sustainable world
Power / Energy

Protecting your ability to contribute to a sustainable world

Rising cyberattacks on smart grids are driving utilities to adopt stronger identity checks and encryption as connected meters multiply 30% a year.

Thu, 17th May 2018