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TOPdesk unveils new tools after Gartner IT recognition
Software-as-a-Service

TOPdesk unveils new tools after Gartner IT recognition

Growing demand from mid-sized teams is driving TOPdesk's latest tools as it looks to ease ticket backlogs and knowledge overload.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
From Clipboard to Cloud: Why manual temperature checks are a food safety gap of the past
Digital Transformation

From Clipboard to Cloud: Why manual temperature checks are a food safety gap of the past

Food retailers face avoidable spoilage, illness risk and regulatory exposure as most still rely on manual checks that miss cold-chain failures.

By Johan Joubert • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Salute to acquire T5 Operations in data centre push
Hyperscale

Salute to acquire T5 Operations in data centre push

Demand for specialist data centre support is pushing Salute to expand, with the combined group set to manage more than 15GW globally.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Australia work readiness checks lag in high-risk sectors
Digital Transformation

Australia work readiness checks lag in high-risk sectors

Only 15% of organisations can confirm worker readiness in real time, leaving high-risk sites exposed to safety and compliance gaps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Gallagher spotlights visitor management at Sydney expo
Digital Transformation

Gallagher spotlights visitor management at Sydney expo

Australia's security buyers are turning to tools that link visitor processing with access control, and Gallagher drew strong interest in Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Eptura expands AI across workplace & facilities ops
Software-as-a-Service

Eptura expands AI across workplace & facilities ops

The update could help organisations cut downtime and make better use of space as Eptura ties AI to workplace, asset and real estate data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
The future of autonomous security
Robotics

The future of autonomous security

Labour shortages and rising security costs are pushing businesses towards robots that can monitor large sites overnight and flag incidents to staff.

By Tom Hughes • 5 min read • Last month
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Digital Transformation

Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems

Unified identity systems can cut admin overhead and shrink attack surfaces as remote work and cyber threats blur physical and digital access.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Last month
The energy advantage: The next growth opportunity for Australia and New Zealand
Data Analytics

The energy advantage: The next growth opportunity for Australia and New Zealand

Nearly 40% of firms have delayed growth plans as volatile power costs and supply fears squeeze investment across Australia and New Zealand.

By Colette Munro • 4 min read • Last month

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Chameleon launches Nexus to cut building costs & risks
Software-as-a-Service

Chameleon launches Nexus to cut building costs & risks

Housing providers could trim maintenance bills and spot damp risks earlier as Chameleon's Nexus links live data on buildings and assets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Brivo adds Schlage XE360 to Security Suite for doors
Cloud Security

Brivo adds Schlage XE360 to Security Suite for doors

The integration could cut the cost of securing interior and secondary doors by up to 70% for commercial buildings, Brivo said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
HousingAI appoints sales head & researcher to grow
Digital Transformation

HousingAI appoints sales head & researcher to grow

Trust in AI tools for social housing is becoming a bigger selling point as HousingAI adds commercial and research expertise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Sodexo expands Ricoh tech rollout across Australia
Unified Communications

Sodexo expands Ricoh tech rollout across Australia

The wider deployment will help keep printers, video calls and network gear working at remote mine sites and offices across Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Pronto adds AI tools to Xi ERP as it marks 50 years
Robotics

Pronto adds AI tools to Xi ERP as it marks 50 years

Built-in generative, predictive and agentic features aim to cut manual work and sharpen forecasting for more than 1,500 Pronto Xi users.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Why AI will define the next generation of stadium security and operations
Smart Cities

Why AI will define the next generation of stadium security and operations

As crowds swell and costs rise, venue operators are turning to AI to spot risks sooner and keep events running smoothly.

By Mike Metcalfe • 6 min read • Last month
Nearmap builds AI moat from 20 years of aerial data
Software-as-a-Service

Nearmap builds AI moat from 20 years of aerial data

Property insurers and planners are tapping recurring aerial captures as Nearmap turns 20 years of imagery into AI-driven property data.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Last month
How CPS 230 will indirectly impact manufacturers through their customers and suppliers
Disaster Recovery

How CPS 230 will indirectly impact manufacturers through their customers and suppliers

Manufacturers supplying banks and other regulated firms face tougher contract demands on resilience, cyber risk and continuity as CPS 230 beds in.

By Adam Bowles • 4 min read • Last month
Logitech adds 10 Spot integrations for smarter workplaces
Application Programming Interface

Logitech adds 10 Spot integrations for smarter workplaces

Office teams can now automate room bookings and adjust air-quality controls as Logitech links Spot data to 10 workplace platforms globally.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month