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Main Roads WA launches app to aid vehicle inspections
Fleet Management

Main Roads WA launches app to aid vehicle inspections

Main Roads Western Australia has launched a Motorola Solutions app to enhance safety and efficiency for heavy vehicle inspectors during checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub, boosts safety solutions
Fleet Management

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub, boosts safety solutions

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub to bolster fleet safety solutions and expand into assisted living tech, enhancing services for fleet managers and vulnerable users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Report reveals cybersecurity anxiety among Australians
Breach Prevention

Report reveals cybersecurity anxiety among Australians

The auDA's Digital Lives of Australians 2024 report reveals 99% of Australians value the internet, yet 64% limit use due to growing cybersecurity fears.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Seeing Machines sees robust growth in automotive, aftermarket segments
Cartech

Seeing Machines sees robust growth in automotive, aftermarket segments

Strong year-on-year growth in Seeing Machines' automotive and aftermarket units underpins long-term demand for its unique driver monitoring systems (DMS), championed by safety regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024

Global Stories

Road Safety stories

Arity enhances data speed & cuts costs with Starburst
Data Analytics

Arity enhances data speed & cuts costs with Starburst

Arity has dramatically improved data processing efficiency and cut costs by 66% after adopting Starburst Galaxy, achieving a tenfold increase in speed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Survey reveals 70% of global fleets affected by distractions
Fleet Management

Survey reveals 70% of global fleets affected by distractions

A survey reveals 70% of global fleets face issues from distracted driving, prompting New Zealand's government to consider stricter penalties for violations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Austroads unveils Digital Trust Service for mobile licences
Identity and Access Management

Austroads unveils Digital Trust Service for mobile licences

The Austroads unveils the Digital Trust Service for secure, internationally verifiable mobile driver's licences at IVC24, aiming for a 2025-2026 rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety
Edge Computing

Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety

Netradyne partners with Roos Fleetservice to enhance vehicle safety in Europe through its AI-driven Driver•i system, aiming to revolutionise fleet management across the EU.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
SenSen lands AUD $4.6m enforcement tech deal with Calgary
Data Analytics

SenSen lands AUD $4.6m enforcement tech deal with Calgary

SenSen Networks lands a five-year contract worth AUD $4.6 million with The City of Calgary to provide advanced enforcement systems, with potential extensions to nine years.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Seeing Machines reports 17% revenue growth & key achievements
Road Safety

Seeing Machines reports 17% revenue growth & key achievements

Seeing Machines has reported a 17% revenue growth to USD $67.6 million for FY2024, bolstered by key partnerships and a surge in vehicle technology adoption.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
World AI Day highlights AI's transformative power & potential
EduTech

World AI Day highlights AI's transformative power & potential

AI leaders anticipate pivotal transformations across business, education, and transport sectors as stakeholders reflect on advancements ahead of World AI Day on 16th July.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Anna Keren named new CTO of transport tech firm VivaCity
Smart Cities

Anna Keren named new CTO of transport tech firm VivaCity

Tech veteran Anna Keren assumes the role of Chief Technology Officer at VivaCity, set to drive further advancement of the company's transformative transport solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Teletrac Navman introduces AI tool to combat driver fatigue
Supply Chain

Teletrac Navman introduces AI tool to combat driver fatigue

Teletrac Navman introduces an AI-powered dashcam feature aimed at improving driver safety by monitoring for fatigue and distraction.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Road Safety stories

AI will significantly impact supply chains, industry debate finds
Unified Communications

AI will significantly impact supply chains, industry debate finds

Over 150 supply chain leaders from Sainsbury's, Nestle, and more attended SCALA's annual debate on AI's impact. Polling showed shop floor roles most affected.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Netradyne & Intelex collaborate to boost UK fleet safety
Edge Computing

Netradyne & Intelex collaborate to boost UK fleet safety

AI safety tech firm Netradyne partners with Intelex to penetrate the UK market, promising to revolutionise road safety and fleet management.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
'Log Ninja' mobile app enhances New Zealand's trucking safety
Software Development

'Log Ninja' mobile app enhances New Zealand's trucking safety

New Zealand truck drivers can now utilise the free Log Ninja app aimed at boosting road safety, reducing paper logbooks, and easing compliance burdens.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Axing Auckland fuel tax highlights lack of long-term transport plan
Auckland Council

Axing Auckland fuel tax highlights lack of long-term transport plan

Auckland faces a funding gap for bus, rail and road safety projects after the government scrapped a tax set to raise NZ$1.5 billion.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024