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Safety tech saves lives and spurs workplace Innovation
Robotics

Safety tech saves lives and spurs workplace Innovation

Nearly two-thirds of employers are now weighing safety tech as fatigue, heavy equipment and thermal stress drive serious injuries.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
AI worksite safety for small business
Robotics

AI worksite safety for small business

Cheap AI tools are helping small firms cut worksite risks, from forklift collisions to hazardous inspections, while lifting compliance.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Is VR the solution to a $24m problem?
eLearning

Is VR the solution to a $24m problem?

Falls from ladders and roofs are costing New Zealand about $24 million a year, prompting a first-of-its-kind VR training package.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Jun 2022

Global Stories

VR training stories

Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Robotics

Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion

Employers are boosting spending on digital tools and training as safety moves from compliance to a driver of productivity and retention.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
xReality wins first European defence deal with Sweden
Emergency services

xReality wins first European defence deal with Sweden

The Swedish order gives xReality a foothold in Europe as NATO defence spending rises and could open more training sales across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets
Digital Transformation

Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets

Investor attention is shifting to Vection Technologies as it bets on AI, XR and acquisitions to win contracts across defence, healthcare and real estate.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training
Drones

Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training

The portable system lets military and police teams rehearse drone threats offline in minutes, without fixed sites or extra logistics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
SkillsVR offers free VR device management amid Meta shift
Software-as-a-Service

SkillsVR offers free VR device management amid Meta shift

SkillsVR launches ACTIVATE MDM Lite, a free six‑month VR fleet tool as organisations adapt to Meta's changing Quest hardware strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion
Unified Communications

Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion

Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2
Unified Communications

CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2

CIMPOR's new private 5G blueprint lifts plant efficiency by 1%, saves up to USD $15 million a year and cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tonnes.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Mentor Group unveils VR tool to boost sales training
AR, VR & Metaverse

Mentor Group unveils VR tool to boost sales training

Mentor Group has launched a VR training tool that boosts sales skill retention by 75%, offering immersive, customisable scenarios via wearable headsets.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Ingram Micro partners with Meta to boost VR technology reach
EduTech

Ingram Micro partners with Meta to boost VR technology reach

Ingram Micro has joined forces with Meta to provide its resellers with advanced VR solutions, set to transform industries through immersive learning and work experiences.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

VR training stories

Operator XR, Thales Australia team on training deal
Mixed Reality

Operator XR, Thales Australia team on training deal

The non-binding deal could help the smaller virtual training specialist reach larger defence programmes as Australia pushes sovereign capability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
UTS makes VR violence training compulsory for nurses
Risk & Compliance

UTS makes VR violence training compulsory for nurses

More than 600 incoming students will learn to spot aggression early, as Australia's first such mandate aims to cut assaults on nurses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards
EduTech

Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards

The showcase highlighted early-stage ventures tackling clinical delays, relationship support and school safety as finalists pitched to investors and local firms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth
AR, VR & Metaverse

UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth

The UK life sciences sector faces stalled investments as skills shortages persist, risking growth despite calls for increased government-funded training and modern tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training
Risk & Compliance

AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training

AutoVRse launches the #TrainSafeWithVR campaign, harnessing virtual reality to revolutionise workplace safety training in high-risk industries across India.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025