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Intelematics connects one millionth vehicle to eCall

ANCAP's new safety criteria are likely to make emergency-call systems a must-have, after one million vehicles were linked to Intelematics' platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Road Safety

Verra Mobility brings crash prevention with Red Light Delay

Road authorities may get a new tool against deadly T-bone crashes as the system briefly holds cross traffic when a violation seems likely.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Supply Chain

Seeing Machines wins mirror-based monitoring deal in Europe

The deal could add about USD $5 million in revenue as European carmakers race to meet tighter driver-monitoring safety rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Internet of Things

Viasat demonstrates satellite voice in BMW vehicle

Drivers in remote areas could soon stay connected as satellite voice and messaging move into BMW's built-in infotainment system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility

Connected cars are becoming core infrastructure for updates and safety, and Transatel's 5GAA entry puts it into standards talks shaping that shift.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Internet of Things

Cambridge Mobile Telematics joins Geotab Marketplace

Fleets using Geotab devices can now tap behaviour-based commercial insurance without extra hardware, as telematics pricing remains underused.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Surveillance

Geotab launches AI dash cam for fleets in Australia

Rising fatigue and safety concerns are pushing Australian fleets towards in-cab video, with 53% already using it to cut risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Data-driven transport: The future is here

Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Road Safety stories

Physical Security

Leicester installs security bollards across city centre

Access to Leicester's busiest pedestrian streets will be tighter after a bollard network was fitted to prevent unauthorised vehicles entering the zone.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Risk & Compliance

Geotab wins TCA approval for GO9B telematics device

Heavy vehicle operators can now keep existing hardware or adopt a second approved device as Geotab expands its Australian compliance options.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Agricultural Technology

Professor Iain Murray named WA tech achiever of year

A blind employment pathway he founded has helped lift job prospects for graduates, as Professor Iain Murray won Western Australia's top tech honour.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Privacy

Waze adds motorcycle mode & Gemini navigation tools

Riders in seven countries will soon get hazard warnings and faster ETAs as the navigation app rolls out a motorcycle mode.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Data centers

Microsoft brings 500 students to Dublin AI showcase

More than 500 pupils from 15 schools have presented STEM and AI projects in Dublin, as Microsoft links its data centre footprint to local education.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Zetifi backs identity-led safety shift in Australian fleets

Australian fleets could improve audit trails and incident response by tying safety events to verified worker identities across vehicles and field sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Miovision launches AI traffic studies platform for agencies

Agencies could cut manual reporting and speed up road decisions as the new system links temporary studies with permanent intersection data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Semiconductors

Global robotaxi market set for rapid growth by 2033

Fragmented competition and falling hardware costs are set to propel the sector from USD $8.3 billion in 2026 to USD $153.4 billion by 2033.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Smart Cities

ITS America conference in Detroit sets attendance record

More than 3,000 delegates came to Detroit as the four-day event showcased connected transport technology and city streets used for live demonstrations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026