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Report reveals cybersecurity anxiety among Australians
Breach Prevention

Report reveals cybersecurity anxiety among Australians

The auDA's Digital Lives of Australians 2024 report reveals 99% of Australians value the internet, yet 64% limit use due to growing cybersecurity fears.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Seeing Machines sees robust growth in automotive, aftermarket segments
Cartech

Seeing Machines sees robust growth in automotive, aftermarket segments

Strong year-on-year growth in Seeing Machines' automotive and aftermarket units underpins long-term demand for its unique driver monitoring systems (DMS), championed by safety regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Austroads spearheads digital identity initiative for driver licenses
Digital Signage

Austroads spearheads digital identity initiative for driver licenses

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Mobile phone detection cameras launched in South Australia
University of Adelaide

Mobile phone detection cameras launched in South Australia

South Australia is set to launch its first mobile phone detection cameras worth $15.9m following a successful trial in Adelaide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
Seeing Machines wins Prince Michael International Safety Award for AI tech
Artificial Intelligence

Seeing Machines wins Prince Michael International Safety Award for AI tech

Seeing Machines scoops Prince Michael International Safety Award for its innovative AI occupant monitoring technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Global Stories

Road Safety stories

Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety
Edge Computing

Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety

Netradyne partners with Roos Fleetservice to enhance vehicle safety in Europe through its AI-driven Driver•i system, aiming to revolutionise fleet management across the EU.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
SenSen lands AUD $4.6m enforcement tech deal with Calgary
Data Analytics

SenSen lands AUD $4.6m enforcement tech deal with Calgary

SenSen Networks lands a five-year contract worth AUD $4.6 million with The City of Calgary to provide advanced enforcement systems, with potential extensions to nine years.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Seeing Machines reports 17% revenue growth & key achievements
Road Safety

Seeing Machines reports 17% revenue growth & key achievements

Seeing Machines has reported a 17% revenue growth to USD $67.6 million for FY2024, bolstered by key partnerships and a surge in vehicle technology adoption.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
World AI Day highlights AI's transformative power & potential
EduTech

World AI Day highlights AI's transformative power & potential

AI leaders anticipate pivotal transformations across business, education, and transport sectors as stakeholders reflect on advancements ahead of World AI Day on 16th July.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Anna Keren named new CTO of transport tech firm VivaCity
Smart Cities

Anna Keren named new CTO of transport tech firm VivaCity

Tech veteran Anna Keren assumes the role of Chief Technology Officer at VivaCity, set to drive further advancement of the company's transformative transport solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Teletrac Navman introduces AI tool to combat driver fatigue
Supply Chain

Teletrac Navman introduces AI tool to combat driver fatigue

Teletrac Navman introduces an AI-powered dashcam feature aimed at improving driver safety by monitoring for fatigue and distraction.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Geotab bolsters Southeast Asia data experience with video telematics expertise
Supply Chain

Geotab bolsters Southeast Asia data experience with video telematics expertise

Geotab recognised as top video telematics provider by ABI Research, enhancing Southeast Asia's data experience.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Winners revealed for Australia & New Zealand Digital Transformation Awards 2023
Data Analytics

Winners revealed for Australia & New Zealand Digital Transformation Awards 2023

Australia and New Zealand Health and Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards winners announced. Qlik celebrates transformative uses of its resources.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Road Safety stories

Netradyne & Intelex collaborate to boost UK fleet safety
Edge Computing

Netradyne & Intelex collaborate to boost UK fleet safety

AI safety tech firm Netradyne partners with Intelex to penetrate the UK market, promising to revolutionise road safety and fleet management.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
'Log Ninja' mobile app enhances New Zealand's trucking safety
Software Development

'Log Ninja' mobile app enhances New Zealand's trucking safety

New Zealand truck drivers can now utilise the free Log Ninja app aimed at boosting road safety, reducing paper logbooks, and easing compliance burdens.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Axing Auckland fuel tax highlights lack of long-term transport plan
Auckland Council

Axing Auckland fuel tax highlights lack of long-term transport plan

Auckland faces a funding gap for bus, rail and road safety projects after the government scrapped a tax set to raise NZ$1.5 billion.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Future of freight transport dead in the water
Supply Chain

Future of freight transport dead in the water

Rail freight between New Zealand's islands faces fresh strain after the Government scrapped the Interisland Project IREX, alarming exporters and ports.

By Staff Writer • 22 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023