Nozomi launches Compass for OT asset & service management
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Geotab wins approval for Smart OBM integration in Australia
Heavy haulage fleets can now manage telematics and certified mass data on one platform, easing access to restricted routes and compliance burdens.
Data centre boom deepens strain on Australia builders
Residential builders face rising defaults and insolvencies as Australia's AUD $150 billion data centre pipeline squeezes labour and materials.
UTS picks Nexon for AUD $20 million network overhaul
The university's campus-wide upgrade will bring Wi-Fi 7 and AI-ready security to more than 18 months of work across every site.
Cleanaway taps Macquarie Telecom for SD-WAN overhaul
More than 350 Cleanaway sites will gain steadier communications as the waste group replaces legacy infrastructure, with 25 locations already live.
Belkin unveils semi-solid-state power banks for Australia
The new range aims to ease overheating concerns and stretch battery life as buyers demand slimmer chargers that can safely power phones and laptops.
Shark launches the 3-in-1 upright vacuum in Australia
The corded model targets households wanting one cleaner for floors, stairs and upholstery as cordless rivals lose ground on runtime.
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Public certificate change puts VPN & Wi-Fi at risk
Staff could soon lose access to Wi-Fi, VPNs and APIs as public certificate authorities stop issuing login certificates and the free ones expire in October.
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Certificate failures cost Australian firms over USD $250,000
Expired or mismanaged certificates are now causing outages for many Australian firms, with nearly a tenth reporting losses above USD $250,000.
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ExpressVPN launches Fortify router with GL.iNet partnership
Home users gain wider VPN coverage as ExpressVPN ends Aircove and Aircove Go sales and shifts to GL.iNet's Fortify router.
Whitepaper links water hacks to telecom cyber risk
With most operators exposed to basic flaws, the paper warns telecom networks could face the same low-effort intrusions seen in US water systems.
Highlight & IPTel add Webex monitoring for meeting rooms
Meeting room faults can now be spotted before staff notice them, as IPTel folds Cisco Webex devices into its Highlight monitoring platform.
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Ericsson launches NetCloud Private for regulated users
Regulated organisations can keep wireless WAN telemetry and management data inside their own environments, easing compliance concerns.
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Australian households will get wider access to connected yard, pool and pet devices as the brand expands beyond indoor floor cleaning.
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