Safety stories

Nearly half of mobile users worldwide would switch providers for satellite coverage, with 60% willing to pay extra for reliable service beyond traditional dead zones.

Connectivity is transforming construction sites by reducing downtime, boosting productivity, and enhancing safety, vital for the booming 2025 data centre sector.

Siemens has joined the CHERI Alliance to advance cybersecurity in Electronic Design Automation by promoting hardware-enforced memory safety technology.

QNX and VVDN Technologies have partnered to develop safety-critical automotive and embedded solutions, enhancing software-defined vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems.

SAS and Epic Games partner to enhance digital twins for manufacturing, helping Georgia-Pacific optimise operations at its Savannah River Mill in real time.

Honeywell has launched a hydrogen leak sensor using Thermal Conductivity Detection, offering up to ten years of maintenance-free operation for safer hydrogen systems.

A global survey reveals enterprises plan to boost investment in trust, safety and security for customer experience amid rising compliance and fraud challenges.

Perforce's 2025 State of Software Report reveals automotive developers face rising AI integration and safety challenges, with 50% citing the global economy as a key issue.

inTechnology Distribution has formed a strategic partnership with Spectralink to enhance communication solutions for businesses across the Asia-Pacific region.

Arlo Technologies has teamed up with RapidSOS to enhance emergency responses via AI-powered video verification, aiming to improve response accuracy and efficiency.

Geotab has launched two innovative products designed to enhance vehicle maintenance efficiency for fleets, tackling rising costs and unexpected breakdowns.

GIMME, an on-demand alcohol delivery service in New Zealand, aims to revolutionise consumption by prioritising speed, safety, and responsible drinking.

Verkada has secured $200 million in Series E funding, boosting its valuation to $4.5 billion, to enhance its AI-driven security solutions.

Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology have unveiled a hybrid machine learning model to enhance the safety and durability of construction materials.

Hexagon has unveiled VTDx, a cloud-based software for testing Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, aiming to streamline testing and reduce costs for automakers.

NVIDIA has launched the Cosmos platform, providing developers access to cutting-edge AI tools to enhance robotics and autonomous vehicle technology.

Spot AI has unveiled its new Video AI Agents, revolutionising surveillance technology following a recent funding round that secured USD $31 million.

Itron's new report highlights AI and ML as vital tools for utilities facing soaring electricity demand and safety challenges amid the energy transition.

Trimble's updated CoPilot enhances fleet navigation with a refreshed user interface, improved trip planning, and advanced safety features, boosting driver efficiency.

A new S&P Global report suggests that AI and quantum computing breakthroughs will remain confined to well-funded institutions, delaying widespread adoption.