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MariaDB to acquire GridGain to power low-latency AI
Hybrid Cloud

MariaDB to acquire GridGain to power low-latency AI

MariaDB moves to buy in-memory specialist GridGain in a bid to deliver sub-millisecond latency for agentic AI and real-time workloads.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Motorola opens Cork R&D hub for public safety radio
Semiconductors

Motorola opens Cork R&D hub for public safety radio

Motorola opens a Cork R&D hub to develop mission-critical radio software, hiring nearly 200 staff to bolster global public safety systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Motorola unveils AI Assist Suites for 911 responders
Software-as-a-Service

Motorola unveils AI Assist Suites for 911 responders

Motorola launches AI Assist Suites to cut admin and language delays for 911 call handlers and frontline officers, promising faster responses.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 30th 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
AI-backed Triple Zero, 111 calls win public support
Data Protection

AI-backed Triple Zero, 111 calls win public support

Most Australians and New Zealanders back AI to boost Triple Zero and 111 call handling, though doubts remain over agencies' data use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Motorola Solutions tops Fast Company list for AI in public safety
Robotic Process Automation

Motorola Solutions tops Fast Company list for AI in public safety

Motorola Solutions has topped Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators list for its AI advances enhancing public safety and emergency response systems.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Motorola Solutions acquires Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion
Robotics

Motorola Solutions acquires Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion

Motorola Solutions has acquired Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion, enhancing its mission-critical mobile network offerings for defence and public safety.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Motorola unveils 'AI nutrition labels' for safety technologies
Data Privacy

Motorola unveils 'AI nutrition labels' for safety technologies

Motorola Solutions launches 'AI nutrition labels' detailing AI use in safety tech, boosting transparency on data, control, and purpose for users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Trial aims to boost cross-border emergency communications
Motorola Solutions

Trial aims to boost cross-border emergency communications

Public safety agencies across states have launched a trial of Motorola Solutions' Critical Connect to improve cross-border emergency communications and coordination.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Inside Motorola Solutions' vision for the future of retail
Hyperscale

Exclusive: Inside Motorola Solutions' vision for the future of retail

Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Gallagher Security hosts record-breaking user event in Adelaide
Security Operations Centres

Gallagher Security hosts record-breaking user event in Adelaide

Gallagher Security's User Group event in Adelaide attracted over 100 professionals, marking its largest gathering with training, demos, and expert talks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 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

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Shared fire control hub unites three eastern counties
Digital Transformation

Shared fire control hub unites three eastern counties

Norfolk, Suffolk and Hertfordshire fire services now share a cloud-based control hub to boost cross-border response and resilience.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Rescue dog teams join Victorian network for safer searches
Productivity

Rescue dog teams join Victorian network for safer searches

Victorian volunteer rescue dogs gain direct radio links to emergency services, boosting coordination and safety in remote bushland searches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Silvus unveils compact SM5200 tactical MANET radio
Encryption

Silvus unveils compact SM5200 tactical MANET radio

Silvus launches 182g SM5200 StreamCaster MINI radio, bringing full MANET capability and rugged, secure mesh comms to dismounted troops.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Six data centre security best practices
DevOps

Six data centre security best practices

Data centres face unique risks requiring robust security measures; these six best practices cover physical and cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data effectively.

By Chris Weston • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025
São Paulo Subway upgrades safety with digital radio system
Network Infrastructure

São Paulo Subway upgrades safety with digital radio system

São Paulo Subway upgrades to Motorola Solutions' P25 digital radio, boosting safety and efficiency for three million daily passengers across key lines.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025