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Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve

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Electric off-highway vehicles gain traction in construction, farming and mining as better batteries and digital tools challenge diesel's grip.
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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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Nauto names Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance

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Nauto appoints Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance to drive insurer adoption of its AI-powered vehicle data for commercial motor risk.
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Accel-KKR buys Whip Around, boosting NZ tech appeal

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Accel-KKR acquires New Zealand-founded fleet software firm Whip Around, betting on North American growth and recurring revenue demand.
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IVECO launches AI theft recovery for connected fleets

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IVECO adds AI theft recovery to its connected services, offering 24/7 managed stolen vehicle assistance to boost commercial fleet security.
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NCC warns of rising cyber risks to connected farming

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NCC warns that insecure connected farm machinery could let cyber attacks disrupt harvests, cut yields and threaten food supply chains.
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Getting comfortable with discomfort: Advancing female leadership in technology

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Female leaders say embracing discomfort and broadening ideas of who belongs in tech is vital to unlock innovation and gender-balanced leadership.
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Targa Telematics shifts core systems to Equinix hubs

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Targa Telematics moves core systems to Equinix data centres in Milan and Frankfurt to bolster data sovereignty, resilience and growth.
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Myriota debuts AssetHawk satellite tracker for remote assets

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Myriota launches AssetHawk, a 5G NTN satellite tracker promising decade-long battery life for monitoring remote fleets and equipment.
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Myriota unveils AssetHawk satellite IoT asset tracker

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Myriota launches AssetHawk, a rugged satellite IoT tracker promising global coverage and 10-year battery life for remote industrial assets.
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Targa Telematics tops Europe fleet market, bets on AI

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Targa Telematics keeps top spot in Europe's fleet market and turns to Agentic AI to automate decisions as connected vehicles surge.
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Aeris tops 100 million devices on IoT platform after deal

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Aeris surpasses 100 million devices on its IoT platform after Ericsson asset deal, far outpacing global cellular IoT growth rates.
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Telematics & video help fleets fight claims & costs

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Telematics and in-vehicle video are reshaping fleet safety, slashing claim times and helping exonerate drivers amid rising insurance pressures.
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Tech revolution reshapes global cold chain logistics

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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AI, IoT and automation are transforming cold chain logistics as stricter rules, pharma growth and online groceries drive rapid change.
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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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Connected construction powers the future of data centres

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Connectivity is transforming construction sites by reducing downtime, boosting productivity, and enhancing safety, vital for the booming 2025 data centre sector.
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Geotab Vitality launches behaviour rewards to boost fleet safety

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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Geotab Vitality launches a rewards-based driver safety platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut accidents and costs with positive behavioural incentives.
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Carbn's management buyout to drive growth in green mobility

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Carbn has gone fully private in a management buyout, aiming to expand its green mobility services for businesses and government clients across New Zealand.
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Microlise SmartGateway 14 gains TCA type-approval in Australia

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Microlise's SmartGateway 14 gains Transport Certification Australia type-approval, joining 15 suppliers meeting rigorous telematics standards in Australia and NZ.
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Blue Yonder unveils AI-driven upgrades for resilient logistics

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Blue Yonder launches AI-enhanced Transportation Management system to boost supply chain resilience, efficiency and sustainability amid rising operational pressures.