Australian Stories

Australian logistics face 16-hour monthly losses over tech issues

Mobile technology downtime costs Australia's transport sector 16 hours monthly, impacting profits and causing stress. SOTI calls for better support tools.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024

Data Analytics

Augment & IMDEX partner to enhance mining operations

Augment Technologies partners with IMDEX to integrate tech for improved ore control and safety at mines, enhancing data precision and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Cloud Services

How embracing new technology in emergency communications centres improves public safety

Australia's emergency contact centres grapple with rising call volumes and staff shortages, turning to AI and cloud tech to enhance public safety.

By David Dennis • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Drones

Black Sky Industries launches with new headquarters in Queensland

Black Sky Industries launches in Australia with a multi-million dollar HQ in Logan, Queensland, aiming to boost local defence capabilities and job creation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024

AIOps

AI automation: Does it automatically mean job cuts in mining?

As AI transforms Australia's mining sector, fears of job cuts loom. But Orange Business argues that AI can enhance safety, efficiency, and job security.

By Andrew Borthwick • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Data Privacy

UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid debate

The UK Government is considering a ban on social media for under-16s, prompting wide debate on online safety and regulatory measures as new laws approach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Motorola Solutions

Australia, NZ retail workers voice need for security technologies to feel safe

Ahead of the holiday shopping rush, a report reveals one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand feel unsafe due to rising crime and understaffing.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024

Physical Security

Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally

Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024

EduTech

Spot AI unveils Video AI Agents after USD $31m funding

Spot AI has unveiled its new Video AI Agents, revolutionising surveillance technology following a recent funding round that secured USD $31 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Cartech

AI & ML crucial for utilities facing demand challenges

Itron's new report highlights AI and ML as vital tools for utilities facing soaring electricity demand and safety challenges amid the energy transition.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Google

Trimble updates CoPilot for improved fleet navigation & safety

Trimble's updated CoPilot enhances fleet navigation with a refreshed user interface, improved trip planning, and advanced safety features, boosting driver efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024

Quantum Computing

AI & quantum computing: progress & future challenges

A new S&P Global report suggests that AI and quantum computing breakthroughs will remain confined to well-funded institutions, delaying widespread adoption.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Firewalls

Nebula & Verkada unite for global security & sustainability

Nebula Global Services has gained Premier Services Partner status with Verkada, aiming to enhance global safety and sustainability through unified technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

Supply Chain

AutoStore unveils efficiency-boosting tech for fulfilment sector

AutoStore launches new tech solutions, including a Multi-Temperature Solution and an expanded 18-Level Grid, to boost order fulfilment efficiency and safety.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024

Data Protection

Tenable launches AI Aware to tackle escalating AI security risks

As AI adoption surges, Tenable launches AI Aware to tackle cybersecurity risks in AI applications, offering proactive measures to safeguard data and systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cartech

Audiebant partners with Simply NUC to enhance safety tech

Audiebant has partnered with Simply NUC to become the exclusive supplier of custom computing products, aiming for 500% growth in client base and revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

Kolekti launches Narus for secure Generative AI adoption

Kolekti has unveiled Narus, a secure Generative AI platform, addressing firms' concerns over safe AI use from McKinsey's 2024 report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

AVK launches academy for training data centre engineers

AVK has unveiled the AVK Academy in Lenham, Kent, to enhance training for data centre engineers amid growing demands for sustainable solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024

DataCentre infrastructure

AutoStore unveils multi-temperature solution for warehouse grids

AutoStore introduces new grid capabilities including a Multi-Temperature Solution for frozen and chilled environments, enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Virtualisation

Red Badger & Civo join forces to drive cloud innovation

Red Badger teams up with Civo to provide innovative, scalable cloud-native solutions, aiming to revolutionise digital transformation with Kubernetes-powered tech.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024