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Directed Technologies opens AUD $15 million Centre
Internet of Things

Directed Technologies opens AUD $15 million Centre

Directed Technologies has opened its AUD $15 million Connected Mobility Innovation Centre to fuel the growth of connected vehicle technology and IoT solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023

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Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to boost user-centred observability
Digital Transformation

Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to boost user-centred observability

Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to enhance its observability platform with advanced web performance monitoring, uniting mobile and web user experience insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
CoLab secures USD $72 million for AI tools to transform engineering
Power / Energy

CoLab secures USD $72 million for AI tools to transform engineering

CoLab raises USD $72 million to advance AI tools that speed design reviews and capture expert knowledge, boosting collaboration in engineering teams globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Ken Washington named chairman at i-GENTIC AI to drive governance
Robotics

Ken Washington named chairman at i-GENTIC AI to drive governance

Ken Washington, with decades in tech leadership, is appointed chairman at i-GENTIC AI to advance AI-driven compliance governance globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes
Payment Technologies

Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes

Temu has joined the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition's Marketplace Advisory Council to strengthen efforts against online counterfeit goods.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
AI success linked to digital overhaul, says Boomi chief
Software-as-a-Service

AI success linked to digital overhaul, says Boomi chief

Boomi's CEO Steve Lucas warns in his new book that AI's success hinges on a digital overhaul, urging leaders to unify systems and data for true transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Directed Technologies expands leadership for global growth
Unified Communications

Directed Technologies expands leadership for global growth

Directed Technologies has appointed four new senior leaders to boost operations in key emerging markets, enhancing partnerships with global OEMs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
TeamViewer acquires 1E in USD $720 million landmark deal
Endpoint Detection and Response

TeamViewer acquires 1E in USD $720 million landmark deal

TeamViewer has announced the acquisition of London-based 1E for USD $720 million, aiming to enhance its digital workplace offerings by 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
RealWear acquires Almer to expand AR solutions globally
Digital Transformation

RealWear acquires Almer to expand AR solutions globally

RealWear has acquired Swiss firm Almer Technologies to enhance the use of wearable AR solutions, boosting productivity for frontline workers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
RealWear acquires Almer Technologies to boost industrial AR
Digital Transformation

RealWear acquires Almer Technologies to boost industrial AR

RealWear has acquired Almer Technologies with backing from TeamViewer, aiming to enhance industrial AR solutions for frontline workers globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Harte Hanks launches new Demand Generation service for SMEs
Cartech

Harte Hanks launches new Demand Generation service for SMEs

Harte Hanks has unveiled Demand Generation In a Box, a comprehensive service aimed at helping SMEs enhance brand interest and drive lead generation efficiently.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
ECA International Group unveils unified global mobility platform
Hyperscale

ECA International Group unveils unified global mobility platform

ECA International Group, in a pioneering move, unveils a comprehensive global mobility platform at London's ECA Mobility Hub 2024. The platform directs a significant shift in the group's strategy aimed at managing mobile workforces efficiently.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
OpenADR achieves new milestone with Ford as EV demand continues
Manufacturing

OpenADR achieves new milestone with Ford as EV demand continues

Ford has become the first automotive manufacturer to join the OpenADR Alliance Board of Directors and as a member company, as demand for EVs accelerates.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023

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Orbital plans 2027 test for AI data centres in orbit
Space Technologies

Orbital plans 2027 test for AI data centres in orbit

Backed by a16z Speedrun, the start-up aims to ease AI's power crunch by proving servers can run continuously in orbit from 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Tracker & UK police recover record £41.3m of stolen vehicles
Cartech

Tracker & UK police recover record £41.3m of stolen vehicles

Vehicle theft is increasingly targeting everyday models, even as recovered cars hit a record GBP £41.3 million across the UK in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
MotorEasy sees GAP claims rise as thefts drive payouts
Cartech

MotorEasy sees GAP claims rise as thefts drive payouts

Vehicle theft is widening shortfalls for drivers, with MotorEasy’s top GAP claims averaging GBP £27,995 after a 17.1% rise.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Vertu Motors boosts efficiency with LogicMonitor for IT overhaul
Digital Transformation

Vertu Motors boosts efficiency with LogicMonitor for IT overhaul

Vertu Motors enhances IT efficiency and customer service across 198 UK dealerships with LogicMonitor's AI-powered platform for unified hybrid infrastructure monitoring.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025