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Lumber launches in Canada to aid construction payroll
Data centers

Lumber launches in Canada to aid construction payroll

Canadian contractors could cut payroll errors and compliance risk as Lumber enters a market short of skilled construction workers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Schlage launches Sense Pro smart deadbolt in Canada
IoT Security

Schlage launches Sense Pro smart deadbolt in Canada

Canadian buyers gain hands-free entry as the lock brings Matter over Thread support and Apple Home Key compatibility for compatible devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026

Global Stories

Geofencing stories

Why a traditional LMS falls flat for the frontline
Software-as-a-Service

Why a traditional LMS falls flat for the frontline

On the shop floor, course completions can mask gaps in safety, compliance and productivity, leaving managers with a false sense of readiness.

By Andy Nicholas • 8 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Lampion malware campaign targets users in Portugal
Network Security

Lampion malware campaign targets users in Portugal

Acronis said 94.6% of detections were in Portugal as the banking trojan used phishing lures and layered evasion to infect victims.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Iveda upgrades tracking system with 10cm Bluetooth sensors
Manufacturing

Iveda upgrades tracking system with 10cm Bluetooth sensors

Hospitals, factories and warehouses could cut losses and delays as the upgraded system pinpoints people and equipment to within 10 centimetres.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Hytera unveils AI command & control tools for Europe
Unified Communications

Hytera unveils AI command & control tools for Europe

Police and other public safety users in the UK and Europe will get AI-linked command systems that fuse video, maps and dispatch tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Garnier wins JCDecaux award for weather-led campaign
JCDecaux

Garnier wins JCDecaux award for weather-led campaign

Weather-triggered ads helped Garnier lift sales 10% and win JCDecaux's 2025 Programmatic Campaign of the Year Award in Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety
Unified Communications

Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety

Remote crews can now stay connected and monitored through Zetifi’s multi-network system, reducing risk and unnecessary check-ins in the field.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Arrcus links AINF with NVIDIA stack for AI inference
Firewalls

Arrcus links AINF with NVIDIA stack for AI inference

Arrcus plugs its Inference Network Fabric into NVIDIA's AI stack to steer, secure and optimise large-scale, multi-site inference traffic.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally
Unified Communications

Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally

Wialon took 12 top partners from 12 countries off road at the Dakar Rally, turning desert telematics into a high-stakes team challenge.

By Aliaksandr Kuushynau • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Geofencing stories

Your Factory Is Getting Smarter. So Why Does Its Intelligence Stop at the Factory Gate?
Robotics

Your Factory Is Getting Smarter. So Why Does Its Intelligence Stop at the Factory Gate?

Manufacturers risk losing sight of product condition after dispatch, as Asia's AI push exposes the gap between factory data and delivery.

By Richard Schubert • 6 min read • Last month
TCL launches VoxIN smart air conditioner range in Australia
Internet of Things

TCL launches VoxIN smart air conditioner range in Australia

Households facing summer power bills could save up to 37% as TCL adds voice-controlled cooling to its Australian appliance range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
The most positive question: How will your tech upgrade fail?
Software-as-a-Service

The most positive question: How will your tech upgrade fail?

Businesses risk costly disruption if they upgrade systems for flashier features without testing integrations, compliance and day-to-day workflows first.

By Dev Punjani • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
Orbbec unveils four vision systems for robotic mowers
Edge Computing

Orbbec unveils four vision systems for robotic mowers

Robotic mower makers could cut installation complexity as the new range targets gardens from simple plots to estate-scale lawns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Paytronix says geofencing drives new convenience revenue
Data Analytics

Paytronix says geofencing drives new convenience revenue

Most geofenced food sales are additive revenue, with convenience stores also seeing bigger baskets and more frequent visits from app users.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
Neolix & QuikBot team up on Singapore delivery test
Smart Cities

Neolix & QuikBot team up on Singapore delivery test

The tie-up could speed up autonomous parcel drop-offs in dense cities by linking road vehicles with building access systems and door-to-door handovers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Port Nelson rolls out private 5G across warehouses
Unified Communications

Port Nelson rolls out private 5G across warehouses

Reliable warehouse scanning and safety communications are now less vulnerable to dead spots after a private 5G rollout across three Port Nelson sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026