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Asian stories
Taiwan Excellence showcases medtech at Singapore fair
Ageing populations and staff shortages are driving demand for Taiwan's hospital, diagnostics and home-care devices at Medical Fair Asia 2026 in Singapore.
Geotab launches AI dash cam in Singapore for fleets
Fleet operators in Singapore are under pressure to curb risky driving as tougher enforcement and rising violations lift accident costs.
Manitowoc lifts Potain crane output in China factory
Higher crane output at Manitowoc's Zhangjiagang plant is helping Potain meet faster-growing demand in the Middle East and Asia.
Waze adds motorcycle mode & Gemini navigation tools
Riders in seven countries will soon get hazard warnings and faster ETAs as the navigation app rolls out a motorcycle mode.
Connext opens Cebu office as revenue & hiring grow
The new site widens Connext's offshore capacity for US clients, as first-half revenue rose 15% and headcount climbed to 2,620.
Infosys to overhaul IHH's ERP across Asian markets
The multi-year project is meant to cut costs and give IHH Healthcare real-time data as it replaces fragmented systems across three Asian markets.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
Data-driven transport: The future is here
Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.
Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Western Australian mines have cut HR processing time by 80% after a new SAP-linked system let workers self-serve compliance records.
Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Expert Opinions
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Data integration isn't enough: why healthcare data quality comes first
Incomplete records can lead to missed allergies, duplicate tests and wrong billing, making data quality more urgent than connectivity.
19 days ago
International Women's Day 2026: Death by a thousand qualifications
On International Women's Day 2026, women in fintech expose an “authority gap” where progress on paper masks bias in daily decisions.
6 months ago
5 ways women in tech can negotiate a pay rise
Women in tech are still paid less and promoted slower; here are five strategic steps to negotiate the rise your impact deserves.
6 months ago
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
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Why talent systems, not ambition, are holding women back in tech
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Why workplaces must adapt to unlock women’s leadership
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Greenstone adds eight Volvo haulers to Philippines fleet
Fuel savings and reliability are driving Greenstone Resources' push to lift hauling capacity as mining operators face tighter cost pressure in the Philippines.
Avetta unveils Sydney summit series with new format
Businesses across Asia-Pacific will hear fresh research and customer awards as Avetta shifts its Sydney summit towards hands-on supply chain risk collaboration.
Singapore safety show launches smart cities initiative
The programme targets buyers seeking integrated urban systems as Asia's cities race to link safety, data and emergency response.
NZAero seeks AI training partners as CT-4 restarts
The project could help New Zealand tap rising global pilot demand by pairing the revived trainer with software that flags safety risks.
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Interview Editor
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Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with IndustrialDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Employers are boosting spending on digital tools and training as safety moves from compliance to a driver of productivity and retention.
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Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Automation could shrink entry-level finance roles as Gartner says 20% of firms will pour all talent spend into advanced digital skills by 2028.
Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Sphera named Verdantix leader in process safety software
Verdantix's latest ranking underscores buyer demand for integrated systems, as AI and broader risk management weigh more heavily in software selection.
Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Verdantix names viAct an innovator in workplace safety
Fragmented safety alerts are pushing industrial buyers towards integrated video analytics platforms that can feed one workflow across sites.
Thu, 14th May 2026