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Vesica AI takes inaugural Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Programme crown
Surveillance

Vesica AI takes inaugural Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Programme crown

Medical start-up Vesica AI earns the winning title in the Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Programme with its innovative AI-based system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
BenQ interactive displays earn Eyesafe Certification 2.0
EduTech

BenQ interactive displays earn Eyesafe Certification 2.0

BenQ's latest interactive displays for education have achieved Eyesafe Certification 2.0, signifying robust blue light protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
New laser safety tool enhances safety protocols in hyperscale DCs
Hyperscale

New laser safety tool enhances safety protocols in hyperscale DCs

Meta and Scintacor unveil IRis, a groundbreaking laser safety wand, to mitigate high-power laser risks in data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2023
Health and safety top concern for APAC corporate travellers
Health Technologies

Health and safety top concern for APAC corporate travellers

APAC corporate travellers are concerned about the continuing health and safety threats from COVID-19, even as they retain high interest in travelling.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2022
Macquarie DC project achieves perfect safety record
Unified Communications

Macquarie DC project achieves perfect safety record

Macquarie Data Centres achieves perfect safety record in major 24-month infrastructure project for hyperscalers.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
How organisations can prepare for a post-pandemic workforce
Hybrid & Remote Work

How organisations can prepare for a post-pandemic workforce

Returning to the office post-pandemic? Here are three key considerations for managing the new hybrid workforce.

By Stephen Darracott • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022
HealthSafe urges NZ businesses to digitize safety systems
Health Technologies

HealthSafe urges NZ businesses to digitize safety systems

Auckland based company HealthSafe says global trends include going contactless and using Bluetooth technology for signing in and real-time visibility.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2022
Optic Security Group achieves new ISO certifications for ANZ
Risk & Compliance

Optic Security Group achieves new ISO certifications for ANZ

Optic Security Group achieves three ISO certifications across its business units in Australia and New Zealand.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2022
HSE Connect offers faster response after Lancom acquisition
Software-as-a-Service

HSE Connect offers faster response after Lancom acquisition

Software and technology provider Lancom has acquired a significant stake in HSE Connect, providing substantial benefits for customers.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
Guardian Angel releases comms solution for isolated workers
Hybrid & Remote Work

Guardian Angel releases comms solution for isolated workers

The company has made an APAC distribution agreement with Everywhere Communications for communications, location, and monitoring solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Procore looks to improve safety of ANZ construction sites with latest offering
Health Technologies

Procore looks to improve safety of ANZ construction sites with latest offering

Procore has launched Safety Essentials for construction companies in Australia and New Zealand, providing compliance support and pre-built forms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Health and safety stories

NZ boosts arc flash safety but lacks federal testing rules
Application Performance Monitoring

NZ boosts arc flash safety but lacks federal testing rules

New Zealand bolsters electrical safety with tightened arc flash standards; however, gaps in federal regulation persist. Schneider Electric steps in with tailored solutions.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Kao Data appoints Pete Judson as new Chief Operating Officer
Network Infrastructure

Kao Data appoints Pete Judson as new Chief Operating Officer

Kao Data appoints Pete Judson as new COO, leveraging his 30 years of leadership to steer European expansion and operational excellence in data centres.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd Aug 2024
ALE & Fredon form alliance to boost Australia's smart buildings
Internet of Things

ALE & Fredon form alliance to boost Australia's smart buildings

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Fredon to revolutionise Australia's smart building sector, promising streamlined operations and sustainability enhancements.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Combating cybercrime in NZ with a robust cybersecurity strategy
Malware

Combating cybercrime in NZ with a robust cybersecurity strategy

New Zealand businesses grapple with cybercrime's volatile threat landscape, as incidents across various sectors showcase the dire consequences. A nuanced approach to cybersecurity strategy is vital.

By Nyuk Loong Kiw • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Cold storage warehouses to benefit from new automated guided vehicles
Robotics

Cold storage warehouses to benefit from new automated guided vehicles

Dematic launches third-generation freezer-rated AGVs to address health risks and streamline operations in cold storage facilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2023
Spark delivers 5G Multi Access Edge Compute pilot with EnviroNZ
Unified Communications

Spark delivers 5G Multi Access Edge Compute pilot with EnviroNZ

The pilot of the computer vision system helps solve a key business issue for EnviroNZ at its resource recovery centre identifying health and safety risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022