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Australia warning test shows Cell Broadcast blind spot

Millions could miss emergency warnings despite WiFi Calling, as the national test showed phones need active mobile signal to receive Cell Broadcast alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Semiconductors

Australia has high AI agency in eight capabilities

The findings suggest Canberra should target funding where it has leverage, as the country ranks highly in just eight of 103 AI capabilities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Global Stories

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Business Continuity

Cellnex & Red Cross launch emergency network in Netherlands

Critical communications should hold during floods and power cuts, as Cellnex and the Netherlands Red Cross build a nationwide backup network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

EcoOnline software aids World Cup final safety planning

The software is now helping emergency services, hospitals and authorities share real-time data as New York and New Jersey brace for the World Cup final.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Disaster Recovery

BlackBerry adds Microsoft Teams link to AtHoc platform

Teams users can now handle critical alerts inside their usual workspace as BlackBerry extends AtHoc for faster responses to incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Gallagher launches Kenai visitor management platform

The cloud-native system could help organisations manage visitors, staff and workplace operations from one platform, while boosting compliance and response.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Drones

Connected drone ecosystems reshape public safety ops

Fragmented drone systems are slowing emergency decisions as agencies juggle multiple platforms, sensors and command tools in fast-moving incidents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026

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Sustainability

Kiwi firefighters head to US to help tackle unprecedented wildfires

The deployment will give New Zealand crews urgent experience as unprecedented blazes threaten the US north-west and western Canada.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Yesterday

Risk & Compliance

Hato Hone St John declares major incident after record calls

Emergency call handlers are under strain as the ambulance service braces for more pressure after the busiest day in its history.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Northland

Yellow rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland and Westland

Heavy falls may trigger warnings as a warm, moisture-laden front sweeps across the upper North Island and Westland.

By RNZ • 2 min read • 2 days ago

Supply Chain

Amazon opens first Canada disaster relief hub in Edmonton

The Edmonton site will stock more than 180,000 emergency items for wildfires and other crises, speeding aid to Canadian communities within hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Smart Cities

Miami stadium gets Blackline air monitors for World Cup

Live gas readings will help commanders spot hazards quickly at Miami's World Cup stadium, where crowds may reach one million.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Hybrid & Remote Work

TUANZ calls for connectivity to be essential infrastructure

Gaps in access and affordability are leaving one in 10 New Zealand households offline, prompting calls for stronger public investment and resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Kordia

Tait Systems NZ appoints Steve Bush as Chief Executive

The move comes as New Zealand's emergency services network enters a crucial delivery phase ahead of rollout across 2026 and 2027.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

The replacement story is sabotaging government's AI rollout

Human judgment is already being squeezed out of public-sector AI use, raising the risk of bland decisions that miss crises and erode trust.

By Jonathan Aberman • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

EcoOnline & J.S. Held join forces on workplace safety

Workers are pushing employers to improve safety, as a new survey found most want more digital tools and clearer crisis plans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Smart Cities

ITS America unveils Detroit 2026 transport conference

More than 3,000 transport leaders will gather in Detroit next year as the programme expands to cover cybersecurity, AI and autonomous shuttles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026

Data sovereignty

Catalyst urges New Zealand to back local tech in procurement

New procurement rules could keep critical emergency and health systems in local hands, as Catalyst warns reliance on offshore vendors raises costs and risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026