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Optus launches free Escape Bags to support domestic abuse victims
Unified Communications

Optus launches free Escape Bags to support domestic abuse victims

Optus teams with charity Escabags to provide free Escape Bags, including SIM cards, across Australia for domestic abuse victims seeking safety and support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
SafetyCulture & Directed partner to boost fleet safety with data
Digital Transformation

SafetyCulture & Directed partner to boost fleet safety with data

Directed Technologies partners with SafetyCulture to integrate OEM-embedded vehicle data, enhancing fleet safety and compliance via a streamlined, real-time platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025

Global Stories

Samsara launches AI tool to reward safe truck drivers in fleets
Supply Chain

Samsara launches AI tool to reward safe truck drivers in fleets

Samsara launches Recognition, an AI tool for fleets that rewards safe truck drivers, aiming to boost retention and safety in the transport sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
SAS & Epic Games bring digital twins to modern factories
Gaming

SAS & Epic Games bring digital twins to modern factories

SAS and Epic Games partner to enhance digital twins for manufacturing, helping Georgia-Pacific optimise operations at its Savannah River Mill in real time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Honeywell unveils hydrogen leak sensor with ten-year lifespan
Partner Programmes

Honeywell unveils hydrogen leak sensor with ten-year lifespan

Honeywell has launched a hydrogen leak sensor using Thermal Conductivity Detection, offering up to ten years of maintenance-free operation for safer hydrogen systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Survey finds trust, safety & security key for CX in 2025
Digital Transformation

Survey finds trust, safety & security key for CX in 2025

A global survey reveals enterprises plan to boost investment in trust, safety and security for customer experience amid rising compliance and fraud challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
New Netflix series 'Adolescence' sparks safety debate
Malware

New Netflix series 'Adolescence' sparks safety debate

The new Netflix series Adolescence ignites debate on teen mental health and digital safety, exploring the perilous world of cyberbullying and online subcultures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
M Group Services rebrands to enhance infrastructure support
Network Infrastructure

M Group Services rebrands to enhance infrastructure support

M Group Services will unify its operations under the name M Group in April 2025, streamlining its GBP £2.5 billion portfolio to enhance service delivery across the UK and Ireland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Perforce report examines AI impact on automotive software
Supply Chain

Perforce report examines AI impact on automotive software

Perforce's 2025 State of Software Report reveals automotive developers face rising AI integration and safety challenges, with 50% citing the global economy as a key issue.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
inTechnology partners with Spectralink for APAC expansion
Unified Communications

inTechnology partners with Spectralink for APAC expansion

inTechnology Distribution has formed a strategic partnership with Spectralink to enhance communication solutions for businesses across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Arlo & RapidSOS join forces to improve emergency alerts
Unified Communications

Arlo & RapidSOS join forces to improve emergency alerts

Arlo Technologies has teamed up with RapidSOS to enhance emergency responses via AI-powered video verification, aiming to improve response accuracy and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Samp CEO urges industrial sector to adopt Shared Reality
Engineering

Samp CEO urges industrial sector to adopt Shared Reality

Samp's CEO, Laurent Bourgouin, is calling on the industrial sector to embrace Shared Reality, an innovative AI-driven 3D workspace to modernise operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Schneider Electric unveils new technologies at Hannover Messe
Supply Chain

Schneider Electric unveils new technologies at Hannover Messe

At Hannover Messe 2025, Schneider Electric showcases innovative advancements in automation and electrification aimed at boosting industrial competitiveness and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Network Rail trials drones to prevent trespassing incidents
Application Performance Monitoring

Network Rail trials drones to prevent trespassing incidents

Network Rail is testing a drone navigation system with Drone Major Limited to enhance safety and reduce trespassing incidents across the UK railway network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
YourRide rebrands to highlight safety & sustainability
Clean technologies

YourRide rebrands to highlight safety & sustainability

YourRide, New Zealand's top taxi app, celebrates a decade of service with a rebrand, prioritising safety and sustainability in transport technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training
Risk & Compliance

AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training

AutoVRse launches the #TrainSafeWithVR campaign, harnessing virtual reality to revolutionise workplace safety training in high-risk industries across India.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Siemens expands PAVE360 with AMD & Microsoft collaboration
Unified Communications

Siemens expands PAVE360 with AMD & Microsoft collaboration

Siemens Digital Industries Software has enhanced its PAVE360 technology for Software Defined Vehicle development by integrating AMD hardware on Microsoft Azure.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025