By invitation from the Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA), this discussion delivered in collaboration with Tier16 brought together key perspectives on the evolving role of operational technology (OT) in modern industrial environments. A key challenge confronting modern organisations is the maturity of the OT stack. Most OT environments today still sit at a foundational…
Following our recent participation in an industry discussion on securing critical infrastructure in Western Australia hosted by FACCI, a key theme emerged clearly: the SOCI Act is rapidly evolving beyond a traditional cybersecurity obligation into a broader operational resilience framework. The conversation explored how organisations across critical industries are strengthening cyber resilience, governance, and operational…
As artificial intelligence accelerates across industrial and government systems, securing critical infrastructure in Western Australia has become a top strategic priority. From energy and utilities to mining, transport, and water systems, organisations are facing increasing pressure to strengthen cyber resilience while meeting evolving regulatory expectations under the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act. This exclusive…
OT software has long been treated as something you install, use, and revisit only when it breaks. That mindset is changing. Forward-looking organisations are starting to manage OT software as a living, strategic asset: one that directly impacts system resilience, security, and operational performance. Do not miss the chance to join Rheinhardt Peens for an…
In most operational technology environments, software is treated as a feature of hardware – something that is commissioned and gets forgotten until it stops working. That mindset is quietly becoming one of the most significant risks in critical infrastructure. Ask most asset managers in power generation or utilities to enumerate their OT software assets, and…
You joined us through the graduate growth program five years ago. What initially attracted you to Tier Sixteen, and how did the program shape your early career? I was initially drawn to Tier Sixteen because of its integrator status. I appreciated that it was a small company rather than a large corporate organisation, as I…
Tier16 is a leading industrial automation specialist, delivering consulting, design, integration, and support for operational technology (OT) solutions. As an Inductive Automation Gold Integrator, Tier16 leverages the Ignition SCADA platform to provide critical operational visibility and control for some of Australasia’s largest and most complex industrial enterprises. Tier16 and Inductive Automation are aligned in…
