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Cognizant: The future of intelligent transport in Australia
Internet of Things

Cognizant: The future of intelligent transport in Australia

NSW's move towards intelligent transport embraces a future of driverless vehicles, revolutionising road safety and urban mobility.

By Prasad Satyavolu and Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
IoT fleet management market to skyrocket to $8.28b by 2021
Internet of Things

IoT fleet management market to skyrocket to $8.28b by 2021

A recently released report published by MarketsandMarkets has forecasted huge growth for the IoT fleet management industry.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Road Safety stories

Main parties’ transport policies contrast sharply
New Zealand Labour Party

Main parties’ transport policies contrast sharply

Labour’s rail-heavy plan and National’s road focus could reshape funding, but both face questions over congestion relief and costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2017
Self-driving cars set to change commercial property
Smart Cities

Self-driving cars set to change commercial property

Tenants may need flexible parking and charging layouts as driverless vehicles reshape building design, delivery zones and site selection.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
New transport app to make Queenstown more accessible during snow season
Auckland Transport

New transport app to make Queenstown more accessible during snow season

With nearly 2 million tourists visiting Queenstown annually, the Choice app will provide visitors with all the information they need to know.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Driverless cars to reshape commercial property
Smart Cities

Driverless cars to reshape commercial property

Tenants and landlords may need to rethink parking, charging and delivery space as autonomous vehicles alter how commercial sites are used.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Safer cycling the focus of guidance report
Human Capital Management

Safer cycling the focus of guidance report

Employers are being urged to tighten cycle safety after a new Brake guide warns of risks to staff and fleets.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 23rd Jul 2017
Tailgating causing many crashes, research reveals
Self-driving cars

Tailgating causing many crashes, research reveals

One in two drivers fail to leave a safe gap, raising rear-end crash risk and pointing to a need for clearer road safety messaging.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Annual fleet safety survey of at-work drivers
Risk & Compliance

Annual fleet safety survey of at-work drivers

Free and anonymous, the Brake Professional survey will benchmark fleets on managing mobile phone distraction and help cut at-work crashes.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
AI and self-driving cars: Could this be the future of road safety?
Cartech

AI and self-driving cars: Could this be the future of road safety?

Volvo's new venture with Autoliv and NVIDIA aims to develop advanced AI for self-driving cars, increasing safety and reducing congestion on the roads.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Essential road risk guidance for senior managers
Human Capital Management

Essential road risk guidance for senior managers

Senior managers are being urged to tackle work-related road risk as new free guidance highlights safety, compliance and cost savings.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Are drivers being told too much?
Road Safety

Are drivers being told too much?

A QUT simulator study found triple overhead signs on freeways do not impair driving, easing safety concerns and helping road authorities cut costs.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Online training could make New Zealand roads safer
eLearning

Online training could make New Zealand roads safer

Higher Ed and business worlds meet with hopes to improve road safety with innovative online driver education simulations and research.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Online projects to raise awareness this Road Safety Week
#SlowDown

Online projects to raise awareness this Road Safety Week

Road Safety Week in New Zealand encourages schools to go online to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding near schools #SlowDown.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Cutting-edge creation cuts costs
Road Safety

Cutting-edge creation cuts costs

Road crews could trim roadside vegetation faster and with fewer traffic delays as the tractor-mounted system cuts around posts in seconds.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Kiwi parents concerned over kids' daily internet fix
Netsafe

Kiwi parents concerned over kids' daily internet fix

In a sign of how prevalent life online is, 61% of parents revealed that their pre-school children are now getting a daily fix of internet.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Self-driving car fast on its way to NZ roads
Cartech

Self-driving car fast on its way to NZ roads

New Zealand is set to see its first autonomous vehicle hit the roads within months, as Volvo and Trafinz prepare for a major demonstration in Tauranga.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Smarter cycling with Vodafone's latest innovation
Vodafone

Smarter cycling with Vodafone's latest innovation

Vodafone introduces 'Smart Jacket' to improve cyclist safety at night, with features including illuminated sleeves for directions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016