Safety stories

Here's why a smart city needs to be a people-first city
Tue, 4th Apr 2023
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smart cities
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cybersecurity
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data management
Advances in physical security technology are providing security professionals with enhanced situational awareness, allowing them to be more proactive than reactive.

Norton brings consumer identity protection to New Zealand
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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data protection
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norton
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identity
Norton has announced the New Zealand launch of Norton 360 Platinum, which leverages the company's consumer identity protection expertise to help victims of identity theft.

Vinpac chooses Dematic AGVs for efficient operations
Wed, 25th Jan 2023
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productivity
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wine
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safety
Australia’s largest contract bottler, Vinpac International, has selected Dematic Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to help boost productivity and efficiency at its South Australian facility.

FRNSW selects Vertel to improve first responder training
Tue, 15th Nov 2022
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it training
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fire
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online training
Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) has chosen Vertel to implement Beaconsim for improved first responder training.

Motorola Solutions wins two Good Design Australia awards
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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motorola solutions
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safety
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incident management
Motorola Solutions has won two major awards at Australia's peak international design awards, Good Design Australia.

Somar Digital helping to eliminate family violence in NZ
Wed, 5th Oct 2022
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support
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violence
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safety
Somar Digital is working with Te Aorerekura, providing its expertise on new digital tools to help end family and sexual violence in New Zealand.

Acusensus smart traffic technology being used on UK roads
Thu, 18th Aug 2022
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ai
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creative technologies
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safety
Australian-developed smart traffic technology is being rolled out across the United Kingdom to catch dangerous drivers using their mobile phones and not wearing seatbelts.

Hands-on review: Arlo Go 2 security camera
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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partner programmes
In my humble opinion, Arlo Go 2 offers security for anyone needing to keep a remote eye on prized possessions or premises at different locations.

InternetNZ appoints new chief executive. Will take over in October
Fri, 29th Jul 2022
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government
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nz
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internet
InternetNZ has announced the appointment of its new chief executive, with Vivien Maidaborn taking over the role from interim chief Andrew Cushen in October.

Major media companies sign new online safety framework for Aotearoa
Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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netsafe
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online security
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nztech
A new joint development between Netsafe and some of the world's leading social media companies is set to provide Kiwis with safer online experiences.

Unknown connections: How safe is public WiFi in Aotearoa?
Wed, 29th Jun 2022
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cybersecurity
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wireless networks
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spark
If it's not your own household WiFi, then who has control of your data and is your connection actually safe?

Domino's Pizza: A blueprint for secure enterprise IoT deployment
Mon, 27th Jun 2022
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iot
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productivity
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domino's
Increasingly, organisations are embracing smart technologies to underpin innovations that can enhance safety and productivity in every part of our lives, from industrial systems, utilities, and building management to various forms of business enablement.

How TruSens air purifiers can create healthier workspaces
Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
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it in healthcare
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science
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safety
The pandemic has heightened our awareness of our own and others’ health, and made us all much more conscious of the environments we work in.

Konica Minolta Australia and MiR offering now available
Tue, 14th Jun 2022
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printing
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it in manufacturing
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rpa
Konica Minolta Australia has announced the MiR1350 is now available through its partner, Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), offering greater efficiency and productivity.

AMTA supports publication of new international EMF standards
Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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5g
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wireless networks
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safety
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has openly supported the publication of two new international standards for 5G electric and magnetic fields (EMF).

Getac and Optalert expand partnership to promote industrial safety
Mon, 23rd May 2022
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safety
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transport
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rugged
Getac’s ZX70 Android tablets will be used to support Optalert’s Eagle Industrial early-warning drowsiness detection system for use in mining and transportation.

The most common online scams in Australia
Mon, 23rd May 2022
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vpn
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cybersecurity
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wireless networks
No one is safe from online scammers, and many of these scammers have capitalised on the pandemic, using this confusing time to attack more people than ever.

Voxel hits total funding of $18M following ongoing wins
Tue, 17th May 2022
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productivity
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safety
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funding
Since raising its seed round in September, Voxel has grown at pace, by decreasing on-site injuries by upwards of 80% and increasing operational productivity.

Keysight Technologies introduces new next-gen DPT solution
Mon, 16th May 2022
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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systems
Keysight Technologies has announced its new next-generation Double-Pulse Tester (DPT) with the PD1550A Advanced Dynamic Power Device Analyser.

World (un)Password day? Yubico releases MFA guide encouraging new ideas
Thu, 5th May 2022
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cybersecurity
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mfa
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passwords
In a slight departure from traditional World Password Day lore, Yubico has today announced a multi-factor authentication (MFA) guide.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk
Tue, 3rd May 2022
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cyberark
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safety
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report
Today we are joined by CyberArk regional manager for ANZ Thomas Fikentscher, who gives us some expert insight into the company's Threat Landscape 2022 Report.

Password hygiene in New Zealand: Statistics, standing and standpoints
Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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bi
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big data
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data protection
You can find a plethora of “how to” guides on the net, but seldom can you find any statements on how “password hygienic” we Kiwis are, or how our state of hygiene compares with other countries.

Creating a secure and welcoming environment with automated visitor management
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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iam
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data management
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qr code
How can organisations create safe working environments that people actually want to visit?

Are New Zealand's sub sea cables a cybersecurity risk?
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Submarine cable networks are often perceived as quite an anomaly to some. While they are generally a crucial part of a country's data and communication infrastructure, there is limited knowledge and public perception of the actual technology behind them.