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Uncrewed vessel surveys subsea cable route off WA coast
Network Infrastructure

Uncrewed vessel surveys subsea cable route off WA coast

An uncrewed survey vessel has mapped a subsea cable route off Western Australia, showcasing safer, lower-emission offshore operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push
Software-as-a-Service

Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push

Sphera names Chris Gutheil CTO to lead its global tech strategy and accelerate Sphera AI development for risk and compliance customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Advertising standards tightened to protect Kiwi consumers
Health Technologies

Advertising standards tightened to protect Kiwi consumers

New Zealand tightens health advertising code, curbing influencer endorsements, tougher evidence rules and stricter protections for vulnerable people.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Vape Guardian raises funds to develop vape-detection tech
Internet of Things

Vape Guardian raises funds to develop vape-detection tech

Vape Guardian secures seed funding of GBP £350,000 via Angel Investment Network to expand its vape-detection tech in schools and beyond.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
Geotab unveils AI telematics roadmap for ANZ fleets
Smart Cities

Geotab unveils AI telematics roadmap for ANZ fleets

Geotab has unveiled an AI-led telematics roadmap for Australia and New Zealand fleets, promising smarter safety and broader asset visibility.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
EROAD launches Clarity Edge Multicam for safer fleets
Digital Entertainment

EROAD launches Clarity Edge Multicam for safer fleets

EROAD unveils Clarity Edge Multicam, a modular six-camera system that links 360° video with telematics to sharpen fleet safety oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Sphera rolls out hazardous materials system for NASA
Digital Transformation

Sphera rolls out hazardous materials system for NASA

Sphera's hazardous materials platform becomes NASA's standard system, launched with Defence Logistics Agency backing across key centres.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Health and Safety stories

Contented raises AUD $4.1m to fuel UK and US push
Customer Relationship Management

Contented raises AUD $4.1m to fuel UK and US push

New Zealand AI startup Contented raises AUD $4.1m seed round to speed UK and US expansion and triple headcount in coming months.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Most recognise drug problem but unsure of the solution
Human Capital Management

Most recognise drug problem but unsure of the solution

Many employers are struggling to keep drug and alcohol policies compliant as prescription medicines, cannabis and testing rules change.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
AI spend grows but Australian workers doubt safety gains
Robotics

AI spend grows but Australian workers doubt safety gains

Australian firms are pouring money into AI safety tools, but a new survey shows many frontline workers see little improvement on the ground.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
IT & telecoms lead Australia in digital workplace safety
Robotics

IT & telecoms lead Australia in digital workplace safety

Australia's IT and telecoms sector tops national rankings for digital workplace safety, with high trust, low under-reporting and strong AI interest.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Autonomous drones tackle freezer inventory for Kroger
Supply Chain

Autonomous drones tackle freezer inventory for Kroger

Corvus debuts freezer-proof drones that scan barcodes in sub-zero warehouses, with Kroger using the system to cut manual stock checks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
The Health & Safety Event Asia
Health Technologies

The Health & Safety Event Asia

Workplace safety professionals will gather in Singapore in November 2026 for seminars and workshops on APAC health and safety standards.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 8th Feb 2026
ABM seals WGNSTAR deal to boost semiconductor services
Semiconductors

ABM seals WGNSTAR deal to boost semiconductor services

ABM completes WGNSTAR acquisition, bolstering semiconductor cleanroom and tool services as chipmakers expand advanced fab capacity worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Lucion adds in-house AI to upgrade NexGen compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Lucion adds in-house AI to upgrade NexGen compliance

Lucion has embedded in-house AI into its NexGen platform, promising continuous, data-led compliance oversight for complex UK estates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
WorkSafe finally stirs on industry supported ACOP
Agricultural Technology

WorkSafe finally stirs on industry supported ACOP

Businesses face new compliance guidance as WorkSafe begins consulting on three draft industry-led approved codes of practice.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Employers recognise benefits but don’t know where to start
Human Capital Management

Employers recognise benefits but don’t know where to start

A review of 115 workplace interventions says simple, low-friction changes can lift employee health and strengthen performance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Employers recognise benefits but don’t know where to start
Human Capital Management

Employers recognise benefits but don’t know where to start

A new report says practical workplace health measures can lift performance and resilience, but many employers still need a starting point.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026