XREAL launches AURA Android XR glasses for workplaces
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Canadian workers outpace AI safety guidance at work
Nearly half of Canadian office workers have never been briefed on safe AI use, even as 71% say they have increased it over the past year.
Half of Canadian office workers lack AI safety training
Nearly half of office staff are using AI at work without employer training, leaving companies exposed to data leaks and scams.
Canadian marketers boost AI use as readiness rises
Daily AI use among Canadian marketers has climbed to 51 per cent, as clearer policies and more training help shift work beyond basic tasks.
Virtual Hallway launches AI tool for Canadian clinicians
Free access to evidence-based answers could speed decisions for Canadian frontline clinicians as Virtual Hallway widens its specialist network with AI.
Borderless AI buys Cayman Employment for island expansion
Clients hiring in the Cayman Islands can now handle payroll, permits and compliance on one platform after Borderless AI took direct control locally.
Canada sells retired Hercules planes for wildfire use
As wildfires intensify, 10 retired Hercules aircraft will be converted into aerial tankers, boosting Canada's firefighting fleet and aerospace jobs.
Spatial AI in Canada moving from digital to physical
Wider adoption in Canada is being held back by slower digital maturity, even as firms push spatial AI into hospitals, factories and defence sites.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with industrial leaders, founders and operators.
McGill finds e-buses need 30% more energy in Canadian winters
Winter conditions could force transit agencies to size battery-electric bus fleets and chargers far beyond summer needs, McGill found.
Sat, 15th Aug 2026
Lütke, MacDonald: AI will create jobs in T.O we can't foresee
Toronto could soon see driverless vehicles on its streets as Uber pushes for federal rules and partners to launch them locally.
Thu, 28th May 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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Predictions 2027: The workplace productivity, equity and diversity shifts in the AI era
Women and middle managers may shoulder more unpaid AI clean-up unless employers redesign jobs, recognition and leadership to make productivity sustainable.
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Seven Cyber Controls Businesses Can No Longer Afford to Overlook
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Watching the Agents: AI Observability Has to Evolve for the Agentic Era
Blind spots in agentic AI could turn routine tasks into breaches, as Canadian firms ramp up use faster than oversight can keep pace.
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HiBob's Bob Hiring named leader in talent acquisition
The recognition could help HiBob win customers seeking recruitment software that links hiring to workforce planning, onboarding and core HR.
Honeywell unveils AI tools to cut false fire alarms
The new system is designed to help building operators cut nuisance alarms and manage more complex sites with fewer skilled staff.
Honeywell Technologies adds AI tools for building operations & safety
Building operators could gain conversational AI tools and alarm support as Honeywell expands software across fire, security and energy systems.
DirectTrust & GLEIF plan vLEI model for US healthcare
A new route to verified organisational identity could help providers, payers and vendors cut confusion over who is behind digital healthcare transactions.
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Mike Bishara
Features Editor
Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.
Sofiah Nichole Salivio
News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
Anthony Caruana
Interviews Editor
Anthony has been living and breathing technology since he was a child. He has contributed to almost every major technology publication in Australia as well as editing a few along the way. In his spare time, he likes to run, especially on trails, and plays Australian Rules football through the winter.
David Shilovsky
Interviews Editor
David joins us from a primarly sports reporting background, but has a keen interest across all facets of technology, especially any Apple product, the latest in OLED televisions and gaming consoles. He brings significant editorial experience to the role, with various digital and print publications on his CV. In his spare time, David enjoys watching or playing sport, playing video games and checking out live music.
Donovan Jackson
Interviews Editor
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.
Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Wrike named Gartner leader for fourth straight year
The recognition could help Wrike win larger enterprise contracts as buyers favour governed AI tools that fit existing workflows and compliance controls.
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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.
Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
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