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Tech Mahindra wins TM Forum award for AI assurance
Network Infrastructure

Tech Mahindra wins TM Forum award for AI assurance

The recognition highlights telecoms' shift towards customer- and revenue-led fault handling as operators juggle 5G, cloud and edge networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Chorus launches TimeSync precision timing service in NZ
Digital Transformation

Chorus launches TimeSync precision timing service in NZ

The fibre-backed alternative could reduce reliance on GPS for banks, utilities and emergency services, improving resilience against outages and interference.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Freespace opens Melbourne drone plant to lift output
Robotics

Freespace opens Melbourne drone plant to lift output

The new Melbourne site will help Freespace double drone production and expand its workforce as defence and industrial orders grow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
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 • Yesterday
Cato launches AI threat prevention for cyber attacks
Digital Transformation

Cato launches AI threat prevention for cyber attacks

AI-assisted attacks can now progress in hours, prompting Cato to offer autonomous defences that predict and block likely intrusion paths first.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Emerson launches DeltaV platform for AI data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

Emerson launches DeltaV platform for AI data centres

Rising AI workloads are forcing operators to simplify power and cooling controls as data centres race to come online faster and cut commissioning risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Cello buys GKC Consulting to boost digital resilience
Data Analytics

Cello buys GKC Consulting to boost digital resilience

Customers will get fewer handovers during outages as Cello folds GKC Consulting's observability expertise into its network operations business.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Your engagement survey is doing its best, its best is no longer good enough
Software-as-a-Service

Your engagement survey is doing its best, its best is no longer good enough

Annual questionnaires are leaving managers blind to fast-moving workplace pressures, because they capture snapshots instead of actionable signals.

By Kim Severinsen • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Only 14% of business leaders have full OT visibility - why it's time to take a more honest view of risk
Digital Transformation

Only 14% of business leaders have full OT visibility - why it's time to take a more honest view of risk

Fewer firms are overestimating OT security maturity, as only 14% can see their environments fully and gaps are coming into focus.

By Joshua Alcock • 5 min read • 2 days ago
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 • 3 days ago
8x8 expands AI tools across business beyond contact centre
Unified Communications

8x8 expands AI tools across business beyond contact centre

The move aims to help firms scale AI beyond siloed contact centres, as most organisations still struggle to deploy it across the enterprise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Chief Executive Officer urges firms to ditch roaming
Digital Transformation

Chief Executive Officer urges firms to ditch roaming

Business travellers are losing time and exposing firms to security risks as roaming charges and ad hoc connectivity arrangements pile up.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: OPPO Bubble adds a smarter viewfinder
Content Creation

Hands-on review: OPPO Bubble adds a smarter viewfinder

A live rear-camera preview and remote shutter make selfies and group shots easier for compatible OPPO phone owners.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G balances style
5G & Beyond

Hands-on review: Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G balances style

Its NZD $1,799 price brings flagship expectations, yet the compact handset falls short on chip speed and wireless charging.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last week
Digimune & AnyTech365 launch AntiScam Mobile service
Software-as-a-Service

Digimune & AnyTech365 launch AntiScam Mobile service

Rising smartphone fraud is pushing banks, insurers and telecoms to add scam protection without building it in-house.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Singapore awards Thales air traffic system contract
Digital Transformation

Singapore awards Thales air traffic system contract

Capacity gains and lower delays are expected as Singapore upgrades one of Asia's busiest airspaces with a new system by 2030.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Defence private 5G spending nears USD $2.5 billion
Network Security

Defence private 5G spending nears USD $2.5 billion

Security-driven demand is set to lift private 5G and 4G LTE defence investment at a 24% annual rate through 2029, the research says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
DefensX wins growth backing for browser security push
Data Protection

DefensX wins growth backing for browser security push

More than 7,000 SMEs could gain tighter AI and browser controls as the New York cybersecurity company uses fresh backing to widen its reach.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Outlier Space raises USD $7.35m to build reusable capsules
Semiconductors

Outlier Space raises USD $7.35m to build reusable capsules

The Auckland start-up will use the funds to develop capsules for microgravity research and manufacturing as demand grows for orbital access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week