Australia and AI adoption: how are we comparing?
Brent Balinski spoke to the Australian head of professional services company Genpact about the company’s recent report on artificial intelligence adoption and challenges.
Thales unveils plans for Lithgow factory expansion
Global defence group Thales has unveiled plans for a major development of the company’s factory at Lithgow in New South Wales into a modern defence manufacturing precinct. The factory, which began life a century ago as the Lithgow small arms works, will be developed to be capable in digital technologies, including 3D printing, advanced optical…
Fuchs to acquire Australian engine oil maker Nulon
Germany’s Fuchs Group has announced that it will acquire Nulon Products Australia, and intends to keep both local production and all 65 roles at the Australian maker of automotive lubricants..
Four pillars of a high performing workplace
In this viewpoint, Forum member Danny Samson identifies the four factors to achieve high performing workplaces. One of the key differences between successful and less successful organisations is their workplace culture. At one extreme is the high performance work culture, where most people are giving high levels of ‘discretionary work effort’, which, other things being…
IoT monitoring of wind turbines gets closer
Final trials of listening devices that monitor the health of wind turbines and use satellite communication to transmit data will take place in the coming months ahead of a commercial launch mid year. Adelaide-based startup Ping was awarded an $A170,000 Australian Government Accelerating Commercialisation grant last week to help trial, upscale, connect and launch its…