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viAct expands into Australia with Vision AI safety

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viAct moves into Australia with Vision AI tools aimed at helping construction, mining and logistics operators spot hazards before incidents occur.
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Aurelia Metals lifts site compliance to 96% with Avetta

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Aurelia Metals lifts site access compliance to 96% after shifting training and safety checks online with Avetta, improving visibility and incident rates.
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Why some teams adopt software and then stop using it

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Construction software often fails after launch because it misses site realities, adds admin and lacks follow-up, not because teams resist change.
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Robotics push could add AUD $201 billion to GDP by 2040

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Australia robotics investment could add AUD $201 billion to GDP by 2040, with ACIL Allen modelling pointing to higher wages and 128,900 jobs a year.
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Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)

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Atturra's Chris Rae says successful automation starts with the happy path, as a new AI platform cuts mining HR compliance workload by 80%.
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Allianz warns of rising workplace burnout in Australia

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Allianz research finds most Australian workers see little help with burnout, as psychological compensation claims climb and staff call for practical changes.
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Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety

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Wagga Wagga-based Zetifi blends smart antennas, AI cameras and APIs to keep remote fleets connected while quietly boosting worker safety.
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Blackline survey finds safety budgets rise despite gap

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Most safety leaders plan higher budgets but warn culture, trust and behaviour must catch up if spending is to cut injuries at work.
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Zetifi launches connected fleet safety platform in Australia

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Zetifi has unveiled a Connected Fleet Safety platform in Australia, integrating vehicle and worker risk data directly into Microsoft 365 workflows.
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Automatic Technology unveils lighter modular 'Dave' operator

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Automatic Technology launches Dave, a lighter modular commercial door operator promising faster installs, fewer variants and wireless-first control.
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Spectrum.Life buys three Aussie digital health firms

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Spectrum.Life enters Australia with a triple acquisition, uniting MindFit at Work, We Lysn and Valion Health into one digital care platform.
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Brivo unveils Eeva AI agent for smarter video security

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Brivo launches Eeva, an AI video agent that uses plain-English prompts to spot risks and automate actions across existing camera networks.
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Acusensus adopts NetSuite to drive global ERP growth

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Acusensus turns to Oracle NetSuite to unify global ERP, cutting month-end close by 60% and tripling invoices as it scales worldwide.
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EcoOnline report tracks shift to connected risk data

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EcoOnline's first Mega Trends Report charts a shift from compliance checklists to connected risk data and real-time frontline engagement.
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Warehouse automation shifts from cost saver to necessity

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Warehouse automation shifts from a discretionary cost play to a strategic necessity as labour shortages and weak productivity squeeze ANZ firms.
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Stolthaven expands Ultimo use to boost safety & AI

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Stolthaven is rolling out more Ultimo tools to unify global terminal maintenance, tighten safety controls and embed AI into daily workflows.
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Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks

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Guidewire touts 'insurance-grade AI' as it uses generative tools to speed risk, claims and pricing decisions for cautious insurers.
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Blackline Safety brings connected gas tech to sniffer dogs

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Blackline Safety fits sniffer dogs with GPS gas monitors, pairing canine noses with connected tech to track leaks for rural utilities.
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PMT grows DAS footprint to boost critical connectivity

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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PMT Communications expands DAS projects across Australian states to strengthen in-building mobile coverage for critical services.
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Uncrewed vessel surveys subsea cable route off WA coast

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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An uncrewed survey vessel has mapped a subsea cable route off Western Australia, showcasing safer, lower-emission offshore operations.