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EcoOnline names David Orstad Chief Customer Officer
Customer Experience

EcoOnline names David Orstad Chief Customer Officer

EcoOnline appoints David Orstad Chief Customer Officer to lead global customer functions and launch new managed services offering.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
Spence Software halves IT costs with 11:11 cloud move
Software-as-a-Service

Spence Software halves IT costs with 11:11 cloud move

Spence Software shifts its S2Web SaaS platform to 11:11 Systems' cloud, slashing IT spending by 50% and boosting performance and control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Summa Equity buys Peoplesafe to boost worker safety
Software-as-a-Service

Summa Equity buys Peoplesafe to boost worker safety

Summa Equity has bought workforce safety provider Peoplesafe from ECI Partners to back its tech-enabled resilience strategy and expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
ProGlove unveils AI tools to cut strain, boost safety
Manufacturing

ProGlove unveils AI tools to cut strain, boost safety

ProGlove launches AI analytics and a voice assistant to cut ergonomic strain, sharpen warehouse safety and boost frontline productivity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Spectralink launches S1000 DECT platform for Teams
Unified Communications

Spectralink launches S1000 DECT platform for Teams

Spectralink's new S1000 DECT platform brings serverless, site-wide voice to frontline workers with direct Microsoft Teams integration.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Motorola unveils AI Visual Alerts for on-prem security
Data Protection

Motorola unveils AI Visual Alerts for on-prem security

Motorola launches Avigilon Visual Alerts, an on-prem AI system that spots bespoke safety and security risks across complex camera networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Vector Solutions unveils AI tool tying safety incidents to training
Digital Transformation

Vector Solutions unveils AI tool tying safety incidents to training

Vector launches AI tool that links safety incident reports to targeted training, aiming to cut repeat accidents and speed compliance action.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Energy efficiency in buildings tops global priorities
Data Analytics

Energy efficiency in buildings tops global priorities

Energy efficiency in buildings has surged to the top of global infrastructure agendas as organisations chase decarbonisation and lower costs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Health and safety stories

Te Toi Mahana adopts Nintex to streamline housing ops
Digital Transformation

Te Toi Mahana adopts Nintex to streamline housing ops

Te Toi Mahana deploys Nintex Process Manager to standardise housing operations in Wellington and support a decade-long expansion plan.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
More flexibility, less ghosting: Here's what the world of work will look like in 2026
Generative AI

More flexibility, less ghosting: Here's what the world of work will look like in 2026

By 2026, work will be more flexible and AI-driven, as tougher compliance, on-demand jobs and faster hiring reshape life for Kiwi workers.

By Neil Webster • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Avetta unveils Avetta University for safer supply chains
Software-as-a-Service

Avetta unveils Avetta University for safer supply chains

Avetta launches Avetta University, an e-learning hub in Avetta One to boost health and safety training and compliance across supply chains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Quail Digital unveils safety-focused retail headsets
Unified Communications

Quail Digital unveils safety-focused retail headsets

Quail Digital launches Pro12 wireless headsets to boost safety and incident response as UK retailers battle surging theft and staff abuse.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Tech-linked fall in violent retail crime in New Zealand
Enterprise Resource Planning

Tech-linked fall in violent retail crime in New Zealand

Violent retail crime in New Zealand has fallen in 2025, with tech-driven reporting credited as Australia records rising store aggression.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
FOLO-UP launches watchdog to spot unsafe online goods
Software-as-a-Service

FOLO-UP launches watchdog to spot unsafe online goods

UK start-up FOLO-UP launches automated watchdog to scan online marketplaces and help remove tens of thousands of unsafe products.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
CelcomDigi opens 5G AI MediHub for staff health care
Unified Communications

CelcomDigi opens 5G AI MediHub for staff health care

CelcomDigi has launched a 5G AI-powered MediHub at its Petaling Jaya HQ, offering staff on-site virtual physical and mental healthcare.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
Firms urged to tighten office security before Christmas
Physical Security

Firms urged to tighten office security before Christmas

Businesses are being warned to tighten office security before the Christmas shutdown as experts flag overlooked access, fire and asset risks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Seeing Machines challenges BAC with in-vehicle tech
Health Technologies

Seeing Machines challenges BAC with in-vehicle tech

Seeing Machines says BAC tests miss real-time alcohol risk and backs in-vehicle driver monitoring to capture shifting impairment behind the wheel.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end
Data Protection

5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end

New Zealand employers face sweeping payroll, KiwiSaver, safety and privacy reforms, making year-end the crucial time to prepare systems.

By Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025