Emergency management stories

EcoOnline's first Mega Trends Report charts a shift from compliance checklists to connected risk data and real-time frontline engagement.

Australia's growing cyber threats demand a broader, more diverse workforce, with women's cross-disciplinary skills central to resilience.

Hexagon software unit Octave unveils new brand identity as it lines up independence, unifying design, build, operate and protect tools.

Australia's vast public sector is turning to AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve services, while navigating strict ethical safeguards.

Australia and New Zealand lead global generative AI adoption with 92% of firms prioritising trust, governance and decision efficiency over cost savings.

Motorola Solutions has topped Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators list for its AI advances enhancing public safety and emergency response systems.

Optus and Nokia trial drone-based and small cell tech to swiftly restore mobile networks after natural disasters, enhancing emergency communications in affected areas.

NSW and Victoria are trialling cross-border radio roaming to boost emergency communication and response during major disasters across state lines.

Public safety agencies across states have launched a trial of Motorola Solutions' Critical Connect to improve cross-border emergency communications and coordination.

EcoOnline has acquired crisis management software provider D4H to enhance its platform, integrating crisis readiness with its EHS and ESG solutions.

Victoria has secured a AUD $500 million deal with Motorola Solutions, enhancing its emergency mobile radio network crucial for public safety until 2035.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising security with advanced surveillance cameras that augment monitoring, improve threat detection and streamline emergency responses, reshaping public safety and crime prevention.

Jessica Waters appointed VP, Manager of Climate and Structural Resilience at FM Global, one of the world's largest commercial property insurers.

Jessica Waters appointed VP, Manager of Climate & Structural Resilience at FM Global, focusing on fortifying commercial properties against risks.

Federal government officials have their hands full with concurrent crises and indeed, many of these threats require all-of-governmernt mobilisation.

Emergency Management Southland is urging Southland residents to sign up to a text alert system, which will provide warnings directly to mobile phones.