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Singapore cyber security bill amendment: Securing your supply chain
Malware

Singapore cyber security bill amendment: Securing your supply chain

Singapore amends Cyber Security Bill to mandate supply chain security disclosures for CII operators. Organisations struggle with rising security breaches despite bans on shared app use.

By Cradlepoint • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
5G-enabled drones usher in era of smart possibilities
Agricultural Technology

5G-enabled drones usher in era of smart possibilities

1,500 5G-enabled drones commanded a magical spectacle over Marina Bay, heralding a revolution in drone technology offering limitless smart solutions.

By Oh Wei Ling • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Emergency services stories

New Forescout report uncovers 21 new tech vulnerabilities
Supply Chain

New Forescout report uncovers 21 new tech vulnerabilities

SIERRA: 21 Living on the Edge analysis unearths 21 new tech vulnerabilities, triggering concern for critical global infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
What 5G means for first responders
Unified Communications

What 5G means for first responders

5G technology is set to revolutionize emergency response, providing real-time intelligence, advanced communication, and improved services for first responders.

By Frank Baldrighi • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Emergency services stories

Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
Disaster Recovery

Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries

A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2024
Aquila secures AUD $2 million to advance drone charging tech
Drones

Aquila secures AUD $2 million to advance drone charging tech

Aquila clinches AUD $2 million in follow-on funding led by Alua Group to accelerate Lightway Sentry's development.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Sync secures GBP £6 billion ICT framework with HeathTrust Europe
EduTech

Sync secures GBP £6 billion ICT framework with HeathTrust Europe

Manchester's Sync wins spot on HeathTrust Europe's £6 billion ICT Solutions Framework, joining 10 other suppliers to deliver digital solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services
Unified Communications

Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services

A study finds UK emergency services suffer frequent communication outages due to limited technology diversity, highlighting the need for mixed communication systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Australian emergency services struggle with mobile tech failures
Digital Transformation

Australian emergency services struggle with mobile tech failures

A SOTI report reveals that outdated technology within Australia's emergency services is seriously hampering response rates, with 97% experiencing mobile device failures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Drones aid bushfire monitoring in ground-breaking NSW trial
EduTech

Drones aid bushfire monitoring in ground-breaking NSW trial

Advanced drone technology facilitates safer bushfire monitoring across Western NSW in a landmark trial, proving critical in both early detection and rapid response.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Revolutionary Wi-Fi system promises connectivity in remote areas
Agricultural Technology

Revolutionary Wi-Fi system promises connectivity in remote areas

A revolutionary large-area Wi-Fi system, engineered for seamless deployment in remote and disaster-hit regions, has been jointly developed by tech firms and universities.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears
Government

UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears

UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Max York, former GE Australia CEO, joins AMSL Aero as new Chief Executive
Unified Communications

Max York, former GE Australia CEO, joins AMSL Aero as new Chief Executive

Max York, ex-CEO of GE Australia, has been appointed Chief Executive of AMSL Aero, bolstering the leading green aviation company's senior leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023
FourNet appoints Former Sabio Solutions Lead as Head of Solution Design
DevOps

FourNet appoints Former Sabio Solutions Lead as Head of Solution Design

FourNet appoints Iain Johnson as Head of Solution Design, leveraging his expertise in CX to drive rapid data-led transformation for customers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023
Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract
Kordia

Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract

Kordia and Tait Communications have been chosen by the New Zealand Government to deliver a secure digital radio communications network for emergency responders.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network
Unified Communications

Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network

Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Motorola signs $60M deal to enhance NSW emergency services network
Partner Programmes

Motorola signs $60M deal to enhance NSW emergency services network

NSW Telco Authority has awarded Motorola Solutions a five-year contract extension to support and enhance the state's Public Safety Network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2022