Emergency services stories

Drone Forge to launch DF Fleet 1, targeting USD $90.7bn market
2 days ago
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Drone Forge will launch its enterprise-grade DF Fleet 1 drone fleet in 2026, targeting the USD $90.7bn global drone market by 2030.

Sat.One unveils resilient managed LEO satellite service for ANZ
Last week
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network infrastructure
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Sat.One has launched Sat.One Resilient, a managed multi-constellation LEO satellite service offering 99.9% availability for critical sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing for growth
This month
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it services
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public sector
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emergency services
Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing to lead national growth and brand strategy across public and private sectors in Australia.

Motorola expands Assist Chat AI to boost public safety access
This month
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data privacy
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agentic ai
Motorola Solutions expands Assist Chat AI to enhance data access for US public safety agencies, with plans to extend to Australia and New Zealand.

Genetec plugin boosts vehicle investigation speed & insight
This month
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emergency services
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enterprise security
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emergency communications
Genetec launches AutoVu ALPR Analysis Reports plugin to expedite vehicle forensics and help cops spot patterns, speeding up investigations globally.

St John applauded, wins award for health data resilience
Last month
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emergency services
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public relations
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aotearoa
Hato Hone St John has been named a finalist in the Veeam Data Resilience Awards for safeguarding vital healthcare data and ensuring emergency services' continuity.

Vantiq partners with Etevers to boost AI in Korean public sector
Last month
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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Vantiq partners with Etevers to expand real-time AI systems in South Korea's healthcare and government sectors, boosting digital transformation efforts.

One NZ satellite texting hits one million message milestone
Last month
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One NZ's satellite service has surpassed one million free texts in under four months, enhancing connectivity during emergencies like Cyclone Tam.

M Group to acquire Telent as growth lifts revenue to GBP £3bn
Last month
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network infrastructure
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public sector
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emergency services
M Group to acquire Telent, enhancing digital infrastructure services and expanding sector reach, pending regulatory approval in the UK and Ireland.

Satellite IoT to transform South Australian resource monitoring
Last month
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spacetech
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iot
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apm
South Australia's Kanyini satellite now uses Myriota's IoT payload to monitor water, soil, and agriculture remotely, boosting sustainability and efficiency.

Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government
Last month
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A new study reveals 57% of Australians say better government customer service could sway their vote, with 9.8 million hours spent on hold to agencies in 2024.

One NZ satellite network named world’s most zombie resilient
Last month
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cloud services
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emergency services
One NZ's satellite-enabled mobile network is named the world's 'most zombie resilient' by the US Zombie Research Society for disaster-ready communications.

NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services
Last month
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.

Motorola unveils Avigilon Alta SOS to boost emergency response
Last month
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physical security
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motorola solutions
Motorola Solutions has unveiled updates to its Avigilon security suite, introducing the Alta SOS feature to improve communication with emergency services.

Dryad Networks expands bushfire tech into Australasia
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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cleantech
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climate change
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emergency services
Dryad Networks has launched its first office in Macquarie Park, New South Wales, aiming to combat bushfire challenges in Australia and New Zealand.

Kiteworks achieves FedRAMP High Ready status for Gov Cloud
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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encryption
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Kiteworks has achieved FedRAMP High Ready Status for its Secure Gov Cloud, reinforcing its dedication to meet government agencies' stringent security requirements.

Arlo & RapidSOS join forces to improve emergency alerts
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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digital entertainment
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collaboration
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video
Arlo Technologies has teamed up with RapidSOS to enhance emergency responses via AI-powered video verification, aiming to improve response accuracy and efficiency.

Australia's Kanyini satellite sends first images from space
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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iot
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Australia's first state-funded satellite, Kanyini, has successfully captured initial images from space, marking a significant milestone for the nation's space mission.

Motorola acquires RapidDeploy to enhance emergency tech offering
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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motorola solutions
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emergency services
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emergency communications
Motorola Solutions has acquired RapidDeploy, enhancing emergency response capabilities with cloud-native 911 tech by integrating it into their existing systems.

Case Study: How CommScope minimised disruption to Lyell McEwin Hospital's operations
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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network infrastructure
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emergency services
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Lyell McEwin Hospital has transformed its IT and communications infrastructure with CommScope, enhancing patient care through a robust, scalable network.