The industrial sector is in the midst of its biggest disruption in decades. Across the globe, organisations are facing major pressures to become more reliable and productive while reducing costs. Amid the rapid changes that are happening in the market, businesses can no longer afford to continue to operate in a reactive environment.

The data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security business in the Middle East and Africa is projected to grow at 20.4 per cent to $28.36 billion by 2026, according to Markets and Research, as experts at the 2nd Middle East Data Analytics Forum prepares to share industry trends.

Some 88 per cent of business decision makers (BDMs) in the manufacturing industry say they plan to invest in technology to support a hybrid workforce during the next 12-18 months, says a survey.

From a steady supply of drinking water to an uninterrupted flow of electricity to effective traffic management, nearly every industrial process driving modern life is dependent on industrial control systems (ICS). In recent years, the accelerated progress of Industry 4.