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Sat.One unveils resilient managed LEO satellite service for ANZ
Unified Communications

Sat.One unveils resilient managed LEO satellite service for ANZ

Sat.One has launched Sat.One Resilient, a managed multi-constellation LEO satellite service offering 99.9% availability for critical sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing for growth
IT services

Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing for growth

Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing to lead national growth and brand strategy across public and private sectors in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Motorola expands Assist Chat AI to boost public safety access
Data Privacy

Motorola expands Assist Chat AI to boost public safety access

Motorola Solutions expands Assist Chat AI to enhance data access for US public safety agencies, with plans to extend to Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Genetec plugin boosts vehicle investigation speed & insight
Emergency services

Genetec plugin boosts vehicle investigation speed & insight

Genetec launches AutoVu ALPR Analysis Reports plugin to expedite vehicle forensics and help cops spot patterns, speeding up investigations globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
M Group to acquire Telent as growth lifts revenue to GBP £3bn
Network Infrastructure

M Group to acquire Telent as growth lifts revenue to GBP £3bn

M Group to acquire Telent, enhancing digital infrastructure services and expanding sector reach, pending regulatory approval in the UK and Ireland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
One NZ satellite network named world's most zombie resilient
Agricultural Technology

One NZ satellite network named world's most zombie resilient

One NZ's satellite-enabled mobile network is named the world's 'most zombie resilient' by the US Zombie Research Society for disaster-ready communications.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Motorola unveils Avigilon Alta SOS to boost emergency response
Physical Security

Motorola unveils Avigilon Alta SOS to boost emergency response

Motorola Solutions has unveiled updates to its Avigilon security suite, introducing the Alta SOS feature to improve communication with emergency services.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Dryad Networks expands bushfire tech into Australasia
Clean technologies

Dryad Networks expands bushfire tech into Australasia

Dryad Networks has launched its first office in Macquarie Park, New South Wales, aiming to combat bushfire challenges in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Arlo & RapidSOS join forces to improve emergency alerts
Unified Communications

Arlo & RapidSOS join forces to improve emergency alerts

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Motorola acquires RapidDeploy to enhance emergency tech offering
Motorola Solutions

Motorola acquires RapidDeploy to enhance emergency tech offering

Motorola Solutions has acquired RapidDeploy, enhancing emergency response capabilities with cloud-native 911 tech by integrating it into their existing systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Case Study: How CommScope minimised disruption to Lyell McEwin Hospital's operations
Network Infrastructure

Case Study: How CommScope minimised disruption to Lyell McEwin Hospital's operations

Lyell McEwin Hospital has transformed its IT and communications infrastructure with CommScope, enhancing patient care through a robust, scalable network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Emergency services stories

One NZ satellite texting hits one million message milestone
Unified Communications

One NZ satellite texting hits one million message milestone

One NZ's satellite service has surpassed one million free texts in under four months, enhancing connectivity during emergencies like Cyclone Tam.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Vantiq partners with Etevers to boost AI in Korean public sector
Smart Cities

Vantiq partners with Etevers to boost AI in Korean public sector

Vantiq partners with Etevers to expand real-time AI systems in South Korea's healthcare and government sectors, boosting digital transformation efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Satellite IoT to transform South Australian resource monitoring
Unified Communications

Satellite IoT to transform South Australian resource monitoring

South Australia's Kanyini satellite now uses Myriota's IoT payload to monitor water, soil, and agriculture remotely, boosting sustainability and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government
Customer Experience

Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government

A new study reveals 57% of Australians say better government customer service could sway their vote, with 9.8 million hours spent on hold to agencies in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services
Ransomware

NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services

A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Kiteworks achieves FedRAMP High Ready status for Gov Cloud
Encryption

Kiteworks achieves FedRAMP High Ready status for Gov Cloud

Kiteworks has achieved FedRAMP High Ready Status for its Secure Gov Cloud, reinforcing its dedication to meet government agencies' stringent security requirements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Australia's Kanyini satellite sends first images from space
Space Technologies

Australia's Kanyini satellite sends first images from space

Australia's first state-funded satellite, Kanyini, has successfully captured initial images from space, marking a significant milestone for the nation's space mission.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025