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Optimising MRO operations through artificial intelligence
I&C February 2026, RS South Africa
AI is reshaping industrial operations at every level in the maintenance, repair and operations supply chain, where it is driving efficiency, predictive insight and smarter decision making.

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Data centres in an AI-driven future
I&C February 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
A profound transformation will begin to take hold in 2026 as AI becomes ever more ingrained in every aspect of life, and the focus shifts from LLMs to AI inferencing.

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Driving innovation in agricultural machinery
I&C February 2026, Siemens South Africa
A leading Argentine agricultural machinery manufacturer, Crucianelli has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to drive innovation and digital transformation of its business, from product ideation and development to production and to its extended dealer network.

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Don’t let the digital twin drift from reality
I&C February 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
The digital twins is a highly effective tool that offers real-world scenarios within a virtual environment. However, there is the danger of a disconnect stemming from a communication failure between the design, construction and operations phases of a project.

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Smart weaving machines
I&C February 2026, Siemens South Africa
Siemens has announced that Picanol, a global leader in high-tech weaving machines, is using software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to streamline development cycles and accelerate innovation in the design and production of its next generation weaving machine platforms.

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Why choose between Capex and Opex if you can Totex?
January 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
In a sector marked by cyclical demand, high capital intensity, and increasing regulatory and sustainability pressures, mining, minerals and metals (MMM) companies are re-evaluating how they approach procurement and investment.

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AI and the smart factory
January 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Imagine walking into a factory where machines can think ahead, predict problems before they happen and automatically make adjustments to realise peak performance. This isn’t science fiction, it’s happening right now as AI continues to transform how we run industrial operations.

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Why your supply chain should be a competitive advantage
January 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
The last five years have placed unprecedented strain on global supply chains. Leading companies are turning the challenge into an opportunity to transform their supply chains into a competitive advantage.

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Why AI will never truly understand machines
January 2026, Wearcheck
Cutting-edge technology and solutions powered by AI are embraced by specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, where the extreme accuracy of data used to assess and diagnose machine health is paramount.

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Buildings and microgrids for a greener future
January 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Buildings are no longer passive consumers of power. Structures of almost every size are evolving into dynamic energy ecosystems capable of generating, storing and distributing their own electricity. Forming part of this exciting transformation are microgrids.

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Traditional data centres are not fit for purpose
January 2026
Traditional data centre designs are falling short, with nearly half of IT leaders admitting their current infrastructure does not support energy or carbon-reduction goals. New research commissioned by Lenovo reveals that data centre design must evolve to future-proof businesses.

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AI agents for digital environment management in SA
January 2026
The conversation about artificial intelligence in South Africa has shifted rapidly over the past year. Among the technologies changing the pace of business are AI agents - autonomous, task-driven systems designed to operate with limited human input.

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AI-powered maintenance in future-ready data centres
January 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
The data centre marketplace often still relies on outdated maintenance methods to manage mission-critical equipment. Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) is powered by AI and is fast becoming a necessity in ensuring both competitiveness and resilience.

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Powering up data centre mega development
January 2026
Parker Hannifin has secured a major contract to supply key equipment for nearly 30 aeroderivative gas turbines powering a new hyperscale data centre in Texas.

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Building resilient supply chains through smarter e-procurement
January 2026, RS South Africa
In a time of constant disruption, from supply chain uncertainty to rising operational costs, businesses that embrace digital procurement are better positioned to stay competitive and resilient.

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The new 2026 Eplan Platform
January 2026
Eplan has completely redeveloped its entire portfolio, with an even greater focus on customers and their requirements in their respective market segments. One central point is the significant reduction in complexity.

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Africa’s data centre ecosystem needs robust data protection strategies
January 2026
As Africa accelerates its digital transformation, local data centres are becoming critical enablers that bring cloud services closer to users, reduce latency and support compliance with data sovereignty laws. Along with this, data protection has moved from the bottom of the IT budget to the top of the strategic agenda.

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Machine health monitoring with ifm
January 2026, ifm - South Africa, Editor's Choice
With ifm’s machine health monitoring, early signs of wear can be detected and unexpected failures prevented. Combined with equipment preventive maintenance software, interventions can be scheduled proactively to avoid costly downtime.

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AI adoption in South Africa focuses on AI ethics and privacy measures
January 2026
South African organisations are integrating AI technologies with a deliberate, privacy-first mindset, creating sustainable frameworks for digital transformation and regulatory compliance

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Data centres face a cooling crisis as AI demand surges
January 2026
Artificial intelligence is advancing not only industries but also the physical infrastructure that powers the digital economy. As AI workloads drive unprecedented power densities, cooling shifts from a supporting role to a frontline constraint.

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