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New Forest council picks Totalmobile for housing repairs
Software-as-a-Service

New Forest council picks Totalmobile for housing repairs

Tenants could see quicker updates and fewer delays as the council overhauls repair tracking and asset data across its housing stock.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
WorkNest launches Secure division with Pentest People
Data Protection

WorkNest launches Secure division with Pentest People

Customers get a single cyber and compliance service as WorkNest folds Pentest People and Bulletproof into a new security division.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
UK SMEs fear cyber attacks most, Hiscox survey finds
Physical Security

UK SMEs fear cyber attacks most, Hiscox survey finds

Sleep loss and costly cover gaps are leaving most UK small firms exposed, as 77% say they do not understand cyber insurance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month

Global Stories

Health and safety stories

Sphera promotes Megan Geldman to Chief Marketing Officer
Digital Transformation

Sphera promotes Megan Geldman to Chief Marketing Officer

The appointment gives Sphera an internal marketing leader as it pushes AI-powered messaging to 8,500 customers across 100 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Humanforce launches AI rostering tool for frontline staff
Digital Transformation

Humanforce launches AI rostering tool for frontline staff

Frontline employers could cut rostering time and labour costs as the software checks compliance and demand before shifts are published.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AVIAN raises USD $2.6 million to expand thermal monitoring
Robotics

AVIAN raises USD $2.6 million to expand thermal monitoring

The Zurich startup plans to scale into new industrial sectors as insurers tighten standards and fire-related downtime grows more costly.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Christchurch startup seeo launches AI workplace safety tool
Manufacturing

Christchurch startup seeo launches AI workplace safety tool

Employers across Australasia are being offered real-time oversight of unsafe acts and near misses as scrutiny on workplace safety intensifies.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Verdantix names viAct an innovator in workplace safety
Data Analytics

Verdantix names viAct an innovator in workplace safety

Fragmented safety alerts are pushing industrial buyers towards integrated video analytics platforms that can feed one workflow across sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

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Antaris launches academy to boost Irish business skills
Supply Chain

Antaris launches academy to boost Irish business skills

Irish companies are under pressure to meet tighter rules and sustainability demands, prompting Antaris to add training for in-house teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Odina halves contractor approvals with Avetta system
Document Management

Odina halves contractor approvals with Avetta system

Construction and infrastructure work can now get under way faster at Odina, after Avetta cut contractor approvals to 10 minutes and admin by 30%.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Zetifi launches Microsoft-native fleet safety tool
Digital Transformation

Zetifi launches Microsoft-native fleet safety tool

Beta customers in Australia are getting alerts and compliance records inside Microsoft 365, reducing the risk of missed lone-worker incidents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Port Nelson rolls out private 5G across warehouses
Network Infrastructure

Port Nelson rolls out private 5G across warehouses

Reliable warehouse scanning and safety communications are now less vulnerable to dead spots after a private 5G rollout across three Port Nelson sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Company-X wins defence award for Navy VR diver training
EdTech

Company-X wins defence award for Navy VR diver training

The award highlights safer, repeatable rescue drills for Navy divers and may help Company-X sell simulation technology to overseas defence customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain
Digital Transformation

Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain

Rising diesel prices and tighter rules are squeezing operators, with many warning that cashflow and driver shortages could tip them into failure.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • This month
Gammon uses Equinix for AI construction push in Asia
Robotics

Gammon uses Equinix for AI construction push in Asia

Construction safety monitoring is set to improve as Gammon's AI platform detected 60% more risk factors than traditional inspections at pilot sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Ranlytics adds P25 monitoring to KALLO network tester
Data Analytics

Ranlytics adds P25 monitoring to KALLO network tester

Operators can now track public safety radio faults alongside cellular coverage as Ranlytics expands KALLO into continuous P25 monitoring.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Harmon cuts onboarding time 70% with Avetta overhaul
Digital Transformation

Harmon cuts onboarding time 70% with Avetta overhaul

The overhaul helped the mining freight operator win bigger contracts, as manual compliance gaps had been slowing growth and exposing safety risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month