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When AI meets the open road: why boards must rethink risk governance
Risk & Compliance

When AI meets the open road: why boards must rethink risk governance

Boards must rethink risk governance as AI aids fleet safety, combining vehicle tech and driver behaviour in a hybrid world of semi-autonomous and human drivers.

By Craig Cockerton • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Global Stories

Road Safety stories

SenSen expands AI parking enforcement across Ontario
Smart Cities

SenSen expands AI parking enforcement across Ontario

SenSen rolls out AI-powered parking enforcement across Ontario, as Toronto and nearby cities report big gains in safety and efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Nauto names Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance
Data Analytics

Nauto names Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance

Nauto appoints Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance to drive insurer adoption of its AI-powered vehicle data for commercial motor risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
EROAD launches Clarity Edge Multicam for safer fleets
Digital Entertainment

EROAD launches Clarity Edge Multicam for safer fleets

EROAD unveils Clarity Edge Multicam, a modular six-camera system that links 360° video with telematics to sharpen fleet safety oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Telematics & video help fleets fight claims & costs
Digital Transformation

Telematics & video help fleets fight claims & costs

Telematics and in-vehicle video are reshaping fleet safety, slashing claim times and helping exonerate drivers amid rising insurance pressures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Telematics revolution drives change across auto sector
Smart Cities

Telematics revolution drives change across auto sector

Telematics shifts from optional extra to core auto tech in 2025, transforming safety, manufacturing, fleet efficiency and smart city traffic.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Seeing Machines backs real-time driver impairment checks
Road Safety

Seeing Machines backs real-time driver impairment checks

Real-time in-cabin cameras could better spot impaired drivers than roadside chemical tests, the Australian firm says, as fatigue and drugs blur risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland
Agricultural Technology

KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland

Irish tech start-ups with up to USD $15 million in revenue can now seek a Dublin final and a place in Lisbon next year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Zetifi launches connected fleet safety platform in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

Zetifi launches connected fleet safety platform in Australia

Zetifi has unveiled a Connected Fleet Safety platform in Australia, integrating vehicle and worker risk data directly into Microsoft 365 workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Acusensus adopts NetSuite to drive global ERP growth
Smart Cities

Acusensus adopts NetSuite to drive global ERP growth

Acusensus turns to Oracle NetSuite to unify global ERP, cutting month-end close by 60% and tripling invoices as it scales worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
SwRI backs ITS America youth drive on AI transport
EduTech

SwRI backs ITS America youth drive on AI transport

SwRI backs ITS America's Future Leaders scheme in Detroit, funding low-cost access and AI essay contests on transport's next generation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Hexicor Telematics, AMA Fleet unite to form major telematics partner
Data Analytics

Hexicor Telematics, AMA Fleet unite to form major telematics partner

Hexicor and AMA Fleet merge as Hexicor Telematics, creating a major Australian Teletrac Navman partner focused on safety-led fleet services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Avetta & BG Road Safety boost road transport safety
Partner Programmes

Avetta & BG Road Safety boost road transport safety

Avetta partners with BG Road Safety to launch a data-led road transport risk module for Australian firms facing rising safety scrutiny.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Zetifi & Geotab link up to boost remote fleet safety
Agricultural Technology

Zetifi & Geotab link up to boost remote fleet safety

Zetifi teams with Geotab to deliver connected fleet safety, tackling coverage gaps and boosting oversight for remote Australian operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Netradyne brings AI drowsiness detection to UK fleets
Edge Computing

Netradyne brings AI drowsiness detection to UK fleets

Netradyne rolls out AI-powered Driver•i drowsiness detection to UK fleets, combining road and in-cab monitoring with real-time alerts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Targa Telematics links OEM data to Motability fleet
Data Protection

Targa Telematics links OEM data to Motability fleet

Targa Telematics will feed carmaker data into Motability's fleet systems to boost vehicle health monitoring, safety and uptime for disabled drivers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
BLUETTI debuts charger 2: The industry's first unified car and solar smart energy hub
Power / Energy

BLUETTI debuts charger 2: The industry's first unified car and solar smart energy hub

BLUETTI launches Charger 2 at CES 2026, a dual-input car and solar smart hub promising 13× faster off-grid charging for travellers.

By Bluetti • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026