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Study reveals car parks riskier than roundabouts for accidents
Road Safety

Study reveals car parks riskier than roundabouts for accidents

Australian drivers are over three times likelier to crash in car parks than roundabouts, with car parks accounting for 17.4% of non-fatal accidents nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
AI-driven surveillance set to boost Brisbane Olympic security
AI Security

AI-driven surveillance set to boost Brisbane Olympic security

AI-driven surveillance will play a key role in boosting security at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics amid rising crime and recent major sporting venue incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
ANZ to launch password-less web banking with enhanced security
Surveillance

ANZ to launch password-less web banking with enhanced security

ANZ will launch password-less web banking on ANZ Plus in mid-2025, enhancing security with passkeys and biometric authentication methods.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Exclusive: Ericsson sharpens partner focus with new sales strategy
Robotics

Exclusive: Ericsson sharpens partner focus with new sales strategy

Ericsson's Chief Sales Officer Matt Cook outlines a new sales strategy focused on simplicity, collaboration, and enhancing partner success in Sydney.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
TasGRN expansion boosts emergency comms in Tasmania
Telstra

TasGRN expansion boosts emergency comms in Tasmania

Motorola Solutions and Telstra have expanded Tasmania's Government Radio Network to 400 sites, enhancing emergency communications for first responders.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Police stories

Altia appoints Natalie Farr to drive EMEA sales & partnerships
Artificial Intelligence

Altia appoints Natalie Farr to drive EMEA sales & partnerships

Altia names Natalie Farr as Director of Sales and Partnerships for EMEA to boost growth and deploy its new investigative platform across the region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Game review: The Precinct (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: The Precinct (Xbox Series X)

The Precinct for Xbox Series X puts you in the shoes of a rookie cop in the '80s, offering an addictive GTA-style experience without the crime spree.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills
Unified Communications

Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills

Yubico's Secure It Forward programme has supplied YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide, boosting practical cybersecurity skills among young innovators.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Motorola unveils SVX & Assist to boost AI in policing
Artificial Intelligence

Motorola unveils SVX & Assist to boost AI in policing

Motorola Solutions unveils SVX and Assist, merging voice, video, and AI to enhance US police officers' real-time decision-making and reduce device load.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market
Storage

Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market

Synology is expanding its enterprise storage and backup solutions in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing data sovereignty concerns in these markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Tech leaders support AI investment in UK Spring Statement
Digital Transformation

Tech leaders support AI investment in UK Spring Statement

The UK's recent Spring Statement has sparked enthusiasm among tech leaders, who back the Chancellor's GBP £3.25 billion investment in AI for public service efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

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Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services
Data Protection

Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services

Police warned of 'very high' privacy risks in shifting sensitive data to Microsoft's cloud, amid a cautious trial in Wellington started in 2023.

By Phil Pennington • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children
Marketing Technologies

Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children

Ofcom introduces strict Online Safety Act rules by July, forcing UK tech firms to shield children from harmful content like self-harm, abuse, and risky challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
AI platform deployed to enhance safety at Vindhyachal Temple
Surveillance

AI platform deployed to enhance safety at Vindhyachal Temple

Staqu Technologies has teamed up with the Uttar Pradesh government to deploy the JARVIS AI platform at Vindhyachal Temple, enhancing security and crowd management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services
Ransomware

NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services

A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
YourRide rebrands to highlight safety & sustainability
Clean technologies

YourRide rebrands to highlight safety & sustainability

YourRide, New Zealand's top taxi app, celebrates a decade of service with a rebrand, prioritising safety and sustainability in transport technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Bill to criminalise stalking delayed as debate continues
Malware

Bill to criminalise stalking delayed as debate continues

New Zealand's proposed law to criminalise stalking and cyberstalking faces delays, as experts warn citizens to take proactive steps to secure their digital privacy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025