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Geotab unveils AI telematics roadmap for ANZ fleets

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Geotab has unveiled an AI-led telematics roadmap for Australia and New Zealand fleets, promising smarter safety and broader asset visibility.
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GoCab raises USD $45m to grow African gig mobility

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GoCab secures USD $45m in equity and debt to expand gig driver vehicle financing and electric mobility across Africa and emerging markets.
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Karmo car subscriptions added to CommBank's marketplace

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Karmo's car subscriptions join Commonwealth Bank's Cars for CommBank marketplace, offering flexible access to petrol, hybrid and electric cars.
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Seeing Machines forms Future Mobility Group for AVs

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Seeing Machines launches Future Mobility Group to embed human-centred safety tech in robotaxis and autonomous fleets as AV rollouts scale.
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Telematics revolution drives change across auto sector

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Telematics shifts from optional extra to core auto tech in 2025, transforming safety, manufacturing, fleet efficiency and smart city traffic.
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Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Rapid7's Q1 2025 report reveals stolen credentials without MFA cause 56% of breaches, while manufacturing faces the highest threat from ransomware attacks.
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Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Researchers reveal a method to bypass MFA and hijack cloud sessions by stealing browser cookies, threatening access to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and AWS.
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New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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A new MaaS platform, Supercard X, exploits Android NFC tech allowing cybercriminals to swiftly steal funds, raising urgent security concerns, especially in Asia.
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Alibaba Cloud named leader in AI by Gartner & Forrester

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Alibaba Cloud has been named a leader in AI by Forrester and Gartner, solidifying its role in cloud computing and advancing AI technology on a global scale.
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Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Darktrace reveals 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks. The latest report underscores the persistence of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive defences.
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Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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Fortinet's latest report reveals a surge in cyber threats aimed at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with attacks increasing from 212 million at London 2012 to 4.4 billion for Tokyo 2020.
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Juniper Research opens entries for 2024 Future Digital Awards

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Juniper Research launches entry submission for the 2024 Future Digital Awards for Smart Cities and IoT Innovation, aimed at highlighting tech organisations pushing boundaries in connected, sustainable development.
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Darktrace says Cyber threats shifting towards as-a-service tools

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Darktrace reports a major shift in cybercrime, with increasing reliance on 'as-a-service' tools like Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service,.
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Enzoic predicts cybersecurity trends & threats for 2024

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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Enzoic CTO, Mike Wilson, forecasts key 2024 cybersecurity trends, underscoring API attacks and automation needs.
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Carrier billing spend to reach $122 billion globally by 2027

Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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This growth of 74% over the next four years will be driven by carrier billing expanding beyond content and into physical goods and ticketing.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Paessler

Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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Sebastian Krüger joins us today to discuss how unified infrastructure monitoring enables MSPs to seamlessly deliver services to their clients.
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Changes ahead: Toyota & insurance partner make big investment in mobility app

Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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Toyota Financial Services and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company have become significant investors in the Finnish growth company MaaS Global.