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Te Toi Mahana adopts Nintex to streamline housing ops
Digital Transformation

Te Toi Mahana adopts Nintex to streamline housing ops

Te Toi Mahana deploys Nintex Process Manager to standardise housing operations in Wellington and support a decade-long expansion plan.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Global Stories

Belluno fire brigade deploys gas & radiation monitors
Internet of Things

Belluno fire brigade deploys gas & radiation monitors

Belluno fire brigade adopts connected gas and radiation monitors to bolster venue safety ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Feb 2026
Uncrewed vessel surveys subsea cable route off WA coast
Network Infrastructure

Uncrewed vessel surveys subsea cable route off WA coast

An uncrewed survey vessel has mapped a subsea cable route off Western Australia, showcasing safer, lower-emission offshore operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push
Software-as-a-Service

Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push

Sphera names Chris Gutheil CTO to lead its global tech strategy and accelerate Sphera AI development for risk and compliance customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Advertising standards tightened to protect Kiwi consumers
Health Technologies

Advertising standards tightened to protect Kiwi consumers

New Zealand tightens health advertising code, curbing influencer endorsements, tougher evidence rules and stricter protections for vulnerable people.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Vape Guardian raises funds to develop vape-detection tech
Internet of Things

Vape Guardian raises funds to develop vape-detection tech

Vape Guardian secures seed funding of GBP £350,000 via Angel Investment Network to expand its vape-detection tech in schools and beyond.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
Geotab unveils AI telematics roadmap for ANZ fleets
Smart Cities

Geotab unveils AI telematics roadmap for ANZ fleets

Geotab has unveiled an AI-led telematics roadmap for Australia and New Zealand fleets, promising smarter safety and broader asset visibility.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
EROAD launches Clarity Edge Multicam for safer fleets
Digital Entertainment

EROAD launches Clarity Edge Multicam for safer fleets

EROAD unveils Clarity Edge Multicam, a modular six-camera system that links 360° video with telematics to sharpen fleet safety oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Sphera rolls out hazardous materials system for NASA
Digital Transformation

Sphera rolls out hazardous materials system for NASA

Sphera's hazardous materials platform becomes NASA's standard system, launched with Defence Logistics Agency backing across key centres.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Telematics & video help fleets fight claims & costs
Digital Transformation

Telematics & video help fleets fight claims & costs

Telematics and in-vehicle video are reshaping fleet safety, slashing claim times and helping exonerate drivers amid rising insurance pressures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Avetta & BG Road Safety boost road transport safety
Partner Programmes

Avetta & BG Road Safety boost road transport safety

Avetta partners with BG Road Safety to launch a data-led road transport risk module for Australian firms facing rising safety scrutiny.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
AI spend grows but Australian workers doubt safety gains
Robotics

AI spend grows but Australian workers doubt safety gains

Australian firms are pouring money into AI safety tools, but a new survey shows many frontline workers see little improvement on the ground.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
IT & telecoms lead Australia in digital workplace safety
Robotics

IT & telecoms lead Australia in digital workplace safety

Australia's IT and telecoms sector tops national rankings for digital workplace safety, with high trust, low under-reporting and strong AI interest.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Autonomous drones tackle freezer inventory for Kroger
Supply Chain

Autonomous drones tackle freezer inventory for Kroger

Corvus debuts freezer-proof drones that scan barcodes in sub-zero warehouses, with Kroger using the system to cut manual stock checks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
ABM seals WGNSTAR deal to boost semiconductor services
Semiconductors

ABM seals WGNSTAR deal to boost semiconductor services

ABM completes WGNSTAR acquisition, bolstering semiconductor cleanroom and tool services as chipmakers expand advanced fab capacity worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Lucion adds in-house AI to upgrade NexGen compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Lucion adds in-house AI to upgrade NexGen compliance

Lucion has embedded in-house AI into its NexGen platform, promising continuous, data-led compliance oversight for complex UK estates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Zetifi & Geotab link up to boost remote fleet safety
Agricultural Technology

Zetifi & Geotab link up to boost remote fleet safety

Zetifi teams with Geotab to deliver connected fleet safety, tackling coverage gaps and boosting oversight for remote Australian operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026