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Kawerau weighs up cost of cutting highway speed
Radio New Zealand

Kawerau weighs up cost of cutting highway speed

Ratepayers could face a six-figure bill if Kawerau extends the 70kmh zone on State Highway 34, with funding uncertain.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Last month

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Intelematics connects one millionth vehicle to eCall
Toyota

Intelematics connects one millionth vehicle to eCall

ANCAP's new safety criteria are likely to make emergency-call systems a must-have, after one million vehicles were linked to Intelematics' platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Verra Mobility brings crash prevention with Red Light Delay
Road Safety

Verra Mobility brings crash prevention with Red Light Delay

Road authorities may get a new tool against deadly T-bone crashes as the system briefly holds cross traffic when a violation seems likely.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Seeing Machines wins mirror-based monitoring deal in Europe
Supply Chain

Seeing Machines wins mirror-based monitoring deal in Europe

The deal could add about USD $5 million in revenue as European carmakers race to meet tighter driver-monitoring safety rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Cambridge Mobile Telematics joins Geotab Marketplace
Internet of Things

Cambridge Mobile Telematics joins Geotab Marketplace

Fleets using Geotab devices can now tap behaviour-based commercial insurance without extra hardware, as telematics pricing remains underused.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Geotab launches AI dash cam for fleets in Australia
Surveillance

Geotab launches AI dash cam for fleets in Australia

Rising fatigue and safety concerns are pushing Australian fleets towards in-cab video, with 53% already using it to cut risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026
Waylens licenses InsureVision crash tech for fleet cameras
Risk & Compliance

Waylens licenses InsureVision crash tech for fleet cameras

Fleet operators could gain crash confirmation and claims alerts within minutes, as 150,000 North American cameras get cloud-based VisionScore access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026

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Microsoft brings 500 students to Dublin AI showcase
Data centers

Microsoft brings 500 students to Dublin AI showcase

More than 500 pupils from 15 schools have presented STEM and AI projects in Dublin, as Microsoft links its data centre footprint to local education.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Zetifi backs identity-led safety shift in Australian fleets
Digital Transformation

Zetifi backs identity-led safety shift in Australian fleets

Australian fleets could improve audit trails and incident response by tying safety events to verified worker identities across vehicles and field sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Amazon to invest USD $48bn in India by 2030 pledge
Digital Transformation

Amazon to invest USD $48bn in India by 2030 pledge

Amazon will invest USD $48 billion in India by 2030, expanding AI, cloud and logistics infrastructure while increasing jobs and exports.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
NSW Farmers teams with Zetifi on rural safety tech
Agricultural Technology

NSW Farmers teams with Zetifi on rural safety tech

The deal gives farmers access to safety and connectivity gear built for black spots, while NSW Farmers trials it across its own fleet.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Australian fleets turn to tech as fatigue & safety bite
Data Analytics

Australian fleets turn to tech as fatigue & safety bite

Driver fatigue is pushing Australian fleets towards video telematics, with more than half now using in-cab cameras to cut risks and costs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne
Smart Cities

Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne

The new Melbourne hub gives researchers and students access to live vehicle data as Australia pushes safer, cleaner transport planning.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Microsoft Dream Space reaches 550,000 students in Ireland
Smart Cities

Microsoft Dream Space reaches 550,000 students in Ireland

The milestone comes as Irish schools widen STEM and AI learning, with 1,000 pupils showcasing projects on rural safety, inclusion and sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Zetifi launches Microsoft-native fleet safety tool
Digital Transformation

Zetifi launches Microsoft-native fleet safety tool

Beta customers in Australia are getting alerts and compliance records inside Microsoft 365, reducing the risk of missed lone-worker incidents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain
Digital Transformation

Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain

Rising diesel prices and tighter rules are squeezing operators, with many warning that cashflow and driver shortages could tip them into failure.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Budget backs tech, but tax fears linger for investors
Manufacturing

Budget backs tech, but tax fears linger for investors

Tax changes could curb early-stage investment even as the Federal Budget backs critical minerals, AI and renewable project delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026