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World AI Day highlights AI's transformative power & potential
Last week
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AI leaders anticipate pivotal transformations across business, education, and transport sectors as stakeholders reflect on advancements ahead of World AI Day on 16th July.
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AI will significantly impact supply chains, industry debate finds
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supply chain systems
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Over 150 supply chain leaders from Sainsbury's, Nestle, and more attended SCALA's annual debate on AI's impact. Polling showed shop floor roles most affected.
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Netradyne & Intelex collaborate to boost UK fleet safety
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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edge computing
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digital entertainment
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supply chain systems
AI safety tech firm Netradyne partners with Intelex to penetrate the UK market, promising to revolutionise road safety and fleet management.
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'Log Ninja' mobile app enhances New Zealand's trucking safety
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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software development
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road safety
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developers
New Zealand truck drivers can now utilise the free Log Ninja app aimed at boosting road safety, reducing paper logbooks, and easing compliance burdens.
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Austroads spearheads digital identity initiative for driver licenses
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
With over four million verifications a month, Austroads seeks to revolutionise digital identity in Australia by extending its expertise in digital driver licenses and digital photo ID credentials.
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Seeing Machines wins Prince Michael International Safety Award for AI tech
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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road safety
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safety
Seeing Machines scoops Prince Michael International Safety Award for its innovative AI occupant monitoring technology.
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Seeing Machines releases Guardian Insights Report on fleet driver behaviour
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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road safety
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driving
Seeing Machines has published its first Guardian Insights Report, documenting the impact of driver behaviour in fleet vehicles.
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Winners revealed for Australia & New Zealand Digital Transformation Awards 2023
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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awards
Australia and New Zealand Health and Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards winners announced. Qlik celebrates transformative uses of its resources.
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Ensuring driver safety in the age of evolving networks
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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4g technology
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telstra
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telco
With a year remaining to upgrade essential driver safety technology, acting today will safeguard the future well-being of fleet vehicle drivers.
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Teletrac Navman announces AI-powered Smart Dashcam
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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fleet management
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ai
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telematics
Teletrac Navman has announced the launch of the Smart Dashcam, a camera that utilises technology with AI-enabled features.
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Deliveroo takes rider safety seriously with new advisory panel
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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apps
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food
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road safety
Deliveroo forms a Rider Advisory Panel, with 10 riders from across the country, to enhance safety measures and address road safety issues for its delivery team.
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Aussie drivers doubtful of autonomous vehicle benefits
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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road safety
Australian drivers less enthusiastic about autonomous vehicles than French and Swedish drivers, according to study by Queensland University of Technology.
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Dashcams save lives & wallets, says insurer
Tue, 7th May 2019
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smart home
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fleet management
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road safety
Dashcams are lifesavers – and more people should consider investing in them, according to QBE Insurance and road safety organisation Brake.
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NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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cartech
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volvo
New Zealand may follow Australia's lead in adopting mobile phone detection cameras to curb distracted driving, potentially saving lives, says Volvo NZ.
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Jaguar EV's new sound alert for blind pedestrians
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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evs
One of the original sounds included one inspired by sci-fi spacecraft, but instead of looking at the road, pedestrians ended up looking at the sky.
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Eye spy: Jaguar Land Rover trials 'eye pods' on autonomous vehicles
Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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autonomous vehicle
Jaguar Land Rover's autonomous eye pods make 'eye contact' with pedestrians in Coventry trials to boost trust and safety in self-driving technology.
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NZTA hosting hackathon for ideas to make roads safer
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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hackathon
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road safety
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public transport
Developers, tech experts and people with engineering or transport backgrounds will come together with to improve the public transport system.
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Online training could make New Zealand roads safer
Mon, 29th May 2017
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e-learning
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university of waikato
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road safety
Higher Ed and business worlds meet with hopes to improve road safety with innovative online driver education simulations and research.
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Online projects to raise awareness this Road Safety Week
Mon, 8th May 2017
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online campaign
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road safety
Road Safety Week in New Zealand encourages schools to go online to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding near schools #SlowDown.
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Cisco invests in 'Connected Car'
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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cisco
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cohda wireless
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cloud services
Company strikes deal with Cohda Wireless to advance intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and car-to-X communications.