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Teletrac Navman survey reveals impact of mobile distractions
Fleet Management

Teletrac Navman survey reveals impact of mobile distractions

A global survey by Teletrac Navman reveals that mobile phone use causes 68% of distracted driving incidents, impacting 70% of businesses.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Austroads spearheads digital identity initiative for driver licenses
Digital Signage

Austroads spearheads digital identity initiative for driver licenses

With over four million verifications a month, Austroads seeks to revolutionise digital identity in Australia by extending its expertise in digital driver licenses and digital photo ID credentials.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Seeing Machines wins Prince Michael International Safety Award for AI tech
Artificial Intelligence

Seeing Machines wins Prince Michael International Safety Award for AI tech

Seeing Machines scoops Prince Michael International Safety Award for its innovative AI occupant monitoring technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
Ensuring driver safety in the age of evolving networks
Unified Communications

Ensuring driver safety in the age of evolving networks

With a year remaining to upgrade essential driver safety technology, acting today will safeguard the future well-being of fleet vehicle drivers.

By Max Verberne • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023

Global Stories

Road Safety stories

Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety
Edge Computing

Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety

Netradyne partners with Roos Fleetservice to enhance vehicle safety in Europe through its AI-driven Driver•i system, aiming to revolutionise fleet management across the EU.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
World AI Day highlights AI's transformative power & potential
EduTech

World AI Day highlights AI's transformative power & potential

AI leaders anticipate pivotal transformations across business, education, and transport sectors as stakeholders reflect on advancements ahead of World AI Day on 16th July.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Seeing Machines releases Guardian Insights Report on fleet driver behaviour
Cartech

Seeing Machines releases Guardian Insights Report on fleet driver behaviour

Seeing Machines has published its first Guardian Insights Report, documenting the impact of driver behaviour in fleet vehicles.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
Winners revealed for Australia & New Zealand Digital Transformation Awards 2023
Data Analytics

Winners revealed for Australia & New Zealand Digital Transformation Awards 2023

Australia and New Zealand Health and Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards winners announced. Qlik celebrates transformative uses of its resources.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023
Teletrac Navman announces AI-powered Smart Dashcam
Fleet Management

Teletrac Navman announces AI-powered Smart Dashcam

Teletrac Navman has announced the launch of the Smart Dashcam, a camera that utilises technology with AI-enabled features.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022
Deliveroo takes rider safety seriously with new advisory panel
Apps

Deliveroo takes rider safety seriously with new advisory panel

Deliveroo forms a Rider Advisory Panel, with 10 riders from across the country, to enhance safety measures and address road safety issues for its delivery team.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Aussie drivers doubtful of autonomous vehicle benefits
Cartech

Aussie drivers doubtful of autonomous vehicle benefits

Australian drivers less enthusiastic about autonomous vehicles than French and Swedish drivers, according to study by Queensland University of Technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2019
Jaguar EV's new sound alert for blind pedestrians
Cartech

Jaguar EV's new sound alert for blind pedestrians

One of the original sounds included one inspired by sci-fi spacecraft, but instead of looking at the road, pedestrians ended up looking at the sky.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
Eye spy: Jaguar Land Rover trials 'eye pods' on autonomous vehicles
Cartech

Eye spy: Jaguar Land Rover trials 'eye pods' on autonomous vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover's autonomous eye pods make 'eye contact' with pedestrians in Coventry trials to boost trust and safety in self-driving technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Road Safety stories

Netradyne & Intelex collaborate to boost UK fleet safety
Edge Computing

Netradyne & Intelex collaborate to boost UK fleet safety

AI safety tech firm Netradyne partners with Intelex to penetrate the UK market, promising to revolutionise road safety and fleet management.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
'Log Ninja' mobile app enhances New Zealand's trucking safety
Software Development

'Log Ninja' mobile app enhances New Zealand's trucking safety

New Zealand truck drivers can now utilise the free Log Ninja app aimed at boosting road safety, reducing paper logbooks, and easing compliance burdens.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Dashcams save lives & wallets, says insurer
Smart Home

Dashcams save lives & wallets, says insurer

Dashcams are lifesavers – and more people should consider investing in them, according to QBE Insurance and road safety organisation Brake.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down
Cartech

NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down

New Zealand may follow Australia's lead in adopting mobile phone detection cameras to curb distracted driving, potentially saving lives, says Volvo NZ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019