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When AI meets the open road: why boards must rethink risk governance
Risk & Compliance

When AI meets the open road: why boards must rethink risk governance

Boards must rethink risk governance as AI aids fleet safety, combining vehicle tech and driver behaviour in a hybrid world of semi-autonomous and human drivers.

By Craig Cockerton • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
The HR function has changed forever - is your business keeping up?
Data Analytics

The HR function has changed forever - is your business keeping up?

HR has evolved from back-office admin to strategic core, with AI and integrated tech helping businesses boost talent retention and compliance in 2025.

By Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics
EduTech

Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics

Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Aviation sector adopts digital safety to counter rising threats
Digital Transformation

Aviation sector adopts digital safety to counter rising threats

Aviation firms are embracing digital safety systems to tackle a 600% surge in cyberattacks and hazardous substance risks, boosting worker and passenger protection.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Security sector faces tech lag & workforce pressure, report finds
Physical Security

Security sector faces tech lag & workforce pressure, report finds

Nearly half of security providers lag in adopting AI, while workforce pressures and tech gaps challenge the sector's future, says Trackforce report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Geotab Vitality launches behaviour rewards to boost fleet safety
Unified Communications

Geotab Vitality launches behaviour rewards to boost fleet safety

Geotab Vitality launches a rewards-based driver safety platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut accidents and costs with positive behavioural incentives.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Fergus launches tap-to-pay for instant trade payments via mobile
Crypto

Fergus launches tap-to-pay for instant trade payments via mobile

Fergus has launched tap-to-pay on mobiles, letting tradespeople accept instant contactless payments without extra hardware, boosting convenience and cash flow.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Blackline Safety appoints Vasi Philomin to boost AI strategy
Data Analytics

Blackline Safety appoints Vasi Philomin to boost AI strategy

Blackline Safety appoints Vasi Philomin from Siemens to its board to enhance AI strategy for real-time worker safety and productivity data use.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Telstra expands satellite messaging to remote workers
Unified Communications

Telstra expands satellite messaging to remote workers

Telstra is extending satellite SMS to enterprise staff in remote Australia, adding an extra connectivity layer for dispersed workforces.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools
Document Management

Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools

Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Standards Australia unveils flexible online training for trades
Identity and Access Management

Standards Australia unveils flexible online training for trades

Standards Australia launches flexible online training platform offering certified courses to help trades and technical professionals meet compliance and safety standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
US firms lose USD $80.6 billion yearly to digital gaps for staff
Digital Signage

US firms lose USD $80.6 billion yearly to digital gaps for staff

US firms lose USD $80.6 billion yearly as frontline workers waste over 370 hours annually due to poor digital tools and communication gaps, research shows.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Caring Hands Health Care earns ISO certifications for safety & quality
Risk & Compliance

Caring Hands Health Care earns ISO certifications for safety & quality

Caring Hands Health Care secured ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications, enhancing its quality management and occupational health and safety standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Tineco launches steam-powered FLOOR ONE S7 in Australia
Health Technologies

Tineco launches steam-powered FLOOR ONE S7 in Australia

Tineco launches FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch Steam in Australia at AUD $1,199, offering chemical-free floor cleaning with TÜV-certified hygiene and 80-minute runtime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Gap revealed between safety perception & reality in Australian workplaces
Risk & Compliance

Gap revealed between safety perception & reality in Australian workplaces

Avetta research reveals 90% of Australian workers feel safe, yet over half say their high-risk workplaces lack full risk management systems.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
ADF trials wearable heat monitor to boost safety in NT operations
Data Analytics

ADF trials wearable heat monitor to boost safety in NT operations

The Australian Defence Force is trialling GME's wearable heat risk monitor in the Northern Territory to enhance soldier safety against heat stress in harsh conditions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Geotab unveils AI dash cam to boost fleet safety in Australia
Fleet Management

Geotab unveils AI dash cam to boost fleet safety in Australia

Geotab launches GO Focus Plus AI dash cam in Australia, aiming to cut risky driving with real-time coaching and boost fleet safety amid rising road deaths.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025