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Ericsson wins Queensland private 5G rail network contract
Unified Communications

Ericsson wins Queensland private 5G rail network contract

Queensland's rail upgrade is set to gain dedicated digital communications as Ericsson helps underpin new train control on the Sunshine Coast line.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Geotab wins TCA approval for GO9B telematics device
Risk & Compliance

Geotab wins TCA approval for GO9B telematics device

Heavy vehicle operators can now keep existing hardware or adopt a second approved device as Geotab expands its Australian compliance options.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026

Global Stories

Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) stories

QNX & neueHCT win German carmaker camera programme
Supply Chain

QNX & neueHCT win German carmaker camera programme

The programme could bring advanced driver assistance features to millions of passenger vehicles across China and Asia-Pacific from 2027.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month
NSW signs AI deal with HCLTech in India trade push
Smart Cities

NSW signs AI deal with HCLTech in India trade push

Revenues from NSW's traffic system could rise if a new HCLTech partnership helps sell the technology into India's multilingual cities.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Red Hat names ANZ winners for APAC innovation awards
Virtualisation

Red Hat names ANZ winners for APAC innovation awards

The three winners cut manual work, sped up deployments and bolstered resilience across transport, defence research and banking in Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Early intervention key to stopping over-height vehicles
Risk & Compliance

Early intervention key to stopping over-height vehicles

Earlier warnings and diversion points give drivers time to avoid tunnel strikes, Austroads says, cutting disruption and safety risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
SenSen reports record revenue as city wins lift growth
Software-as-a-Service

SenSen reports record revenue as city wins lift growth

More city contracts in North America and Australia helped lift recurring sales and cash flow, with usage revenue rising 35% over the year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Axis launches licence plate camera kits for traffic
Smart Cities

Axis launches licence plate camera kits for traffic

Vehicle identification at car parks and roads is set to be simpler, as the kits process plate recognition on the camera itself.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
HERE & Octave add dispatch intelligence in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

HERE & Octave add dispatch intelligence in Australia

Australian dispatchers should see faster incident response as HERE's live map data feeds Octave OnCall with routing and ETA tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
Drivers back satellite-linked cars for safety, study finds
Unified Communications

Drivers back satellite-linked cars for safety, study finds

Weekly mobile blackouts are pushing drivers towards satellite links, with 75% willing to pay and safety seen as the main draw.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026
Verra Mobility brings crash prevention with Red Light Delay
Road Safety

Verra Mobility brings crash prevention with Red Light Delay

Road authorities may get a new tool against deadly T-bone crashes as the system briefly holds cross traffic when a violation seems likely.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
Viasat demonstrates satellite voice in BMW vehicle
Unified Communications

Viasat demonstrates satellite voice in BMW vehicle

Drivers in remote areas could soon stay connected as satellite voice and messaging move into BMW's built-in infotainment system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility
Unified Communications

Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility

Connected cars are becoming core infrastructure for updates and safety, and Transatel's 5GAA entry puts it into standards talks shaping that shift.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) stories

Miovision launches AI traffic studies platform for agencies
Software-as-a-Service

Miovision launches AI traffic studies platform for agencies

Agencies could cut manual reporting and speed up road decisions as the new system links temporary studies with permanent intersection data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
ITS America unveils Detroit 2026 transport conference
Smart Cities

ITS America unveils Detroit 2026 transport conference

More than 3,000 transport leaders will gather in Detroit next year as the programme expands to cover cybersecurity, AI and autonomous shuttles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026
OptiValue Tek files AI patent for smarter mobility
Data governance

OptiValue Tek files AI patent for smarter mobility

The filing could sharpen competition in driver monitoring and telematics as insurers and fleet operators seek faster risk and incident alerts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Detroit expo adds startup zone for transport innovators
Smart Cities

Detroit expo adds startup zone for transport innovators

Nearly 70 first-time exhibitors will join the Detroit event, giving transport buyers a wider look at AI, cybersecurity and connected systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026