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Software-defined automation reshapes industrial control
Virtualisation

Software-defined automation reshapes industrial control

Industrial operators could cut downtime and supplier lock-in as open, software-led systems replace rigid control hardware.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Manitowoc puts customer support front & centre at JDL
Fleet Management

Manitowoc puts customer support front & centre at JDL

French crane owners will see new service tools and extra support as Manitowoc expands its aftersales push at JDL EXPO in France.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
ScotlandIS names Professor Gordon Morison as new Chair
Data Science

ScotlandIS names Professor Gordon Morison as new Chair

A stronger bridge between universities and tech firms is expected as the industry body turns to Professor Gordon Morison to tackle skills shortages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Potain delivers largest topless crane to BACHL Group
Energy efficient

Potain delivers largest topless crane to BACHL Group

The new model is handling precast concrete segments of up to 40 tonnes at a Bavaria storage yard, with a 80m reach aiding daily shifts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
GearJoT launches UK fleet platform after Stevens pilot
Software-as-a-Service

GearJoT launches UK fleet platform after Stevens pilot

Construction and rental firms can now track mixed fleets in one system, after a three-year Stevens Equipment Rental trial helped refine the software.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
PERI adapts formwork for Hinkley Point C reactor domes
Supply Chain

PERI adapts formwork for Hinkley Point C reactor domes

A bespoke setup at Hinkley Point C cut risk and speeded installation on Unit 2, after PERI had to solve curved-dome concrete pours 45 metres up.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Europe's PC market faces affordability squeeze, CONTEXT says
Digital Transformation

Europe's PC market faces affordability squeeze, CONTEXT says

Rising memory and storage costs are pushing prices higher, threatening European PC shipments as buyers delay refreshes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
AtkinsRéalis appoints Ian Tasker to private finance role
Public Sector

AtkinsRéalis appoints Ian Tasker to private finance role

His appointment comes as public bodies seek private capital for UK infrastructure, despite many schemes failing to reach bankable stage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
10ZiG and Leostream team up after the HP Anyware exit
Manufacturing

10ZiG and Leostream team up after the HP Anyware exit

Organisations exiting HP Anyware can now migrate with fewer hardware changes, as 10ZiG and Leostream offer a vendor-neutral alternative.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Grafana Labs tops 10,000 customers as AI demand rises
Software-as-a-Service

Grafana Labs tops 10,000 customers as AI demand rises

Rising AI deployments are helping drive broader platform use, with most customers now buying several Grafana products and costs falling.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Aveva appoints Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer
Digital Transformation

Aveva appoints Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer

The industrial software group is keeping revenue leadership continuity as Sue Quense moves into an advisory role after five years in post.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
PERI UK urges early planning for architectural concrete
Contractors

PERI UK urges early planning for architectural concrete

Earlier design choices could cut labour costs and reduce remedial work on concrete schemes, PERI UK and RECKLI say.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
TCS to buy Porsche consulting arm in AI partnership
Manufacturing

TCS to buy Porsche consulting arm in AI partnership

The tie-up will give Porsche wider AI support across manufacturing and engineering, while TCS gains a German consulting base subject to approval.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
EDB launches disaster recovery for WarehousePG analytics
Data Protection

EDB launches disaster recovery for WarehousePG analytics

Customers running petabyte-scale analytics can now recover full WarehousePG clusters after site outages, cutting downtime and data-loss risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Meijmat buys first Grove five-axle crane for fleet
Fleet Management

Meijmat buys first Grove five-axle crane for fleet

Fleet modernisation at the Dutch rental firm is set to broaden lifting options, with a new five-axle crane for crawler and construction work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
FormationQ & Hartree Centre partner on quantum adoption
Manufacturing

FormationQ & Hartree Centre partner on quantum adoption

More than 40% of respondents cite a skills shortage as quantum computing's adoption barrier, as the UK seeks practical uses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
AtkinsRéalis appoints Ian Tasker to boost private finance
Public Sector

AtkinsRéalis appoints Ian Tasker to boost private finance

Demand for bankable UK infrastructure schemes is rising as advisers warn weak business cases keep private capital on the sidelines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Potain expands tower crane aftermarket support range
Fleet Management

Potain expands tower crane aftermarket support range

Contractors gain new kit to improve crane safety, visibility and cab comfort, as Potain broadens support beyond the initial sale.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Stevens adds hydrogen-on-demand units after successful trial
Fleet Management

Stevens adds hydrogen-on-demand units after successful trial

Customers can now cut diesel use and reported emissions on hire fleets, after Stevens Equipment Rental's trial found savings of more than 25%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month