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SoftTech marks 30 years in digital building systems

Its software has cut building approval times by up to 70% as authorities seek faster, more transparent planning processes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Latapult launches Regions Plus for advanced GIS workflows

Land development teams gain shared editable mapping layers as Latapult targets more complex site analysis and due diligence needs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Data Protection

Suprema unveils facial access tools for North America

Security teams in North America can now weigh cloud and on-premise options as Suprema rolls out facial access tools that fit existing systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

Getac unveils rugged Copilot+ PC with AI for critical sectors

Getac will debut the B360 Plus, the world's first fully rugged Copilot+ PC, at its 2025 Innovation Day, showcasing AI's role in tough industry computing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Agricultural Technology

Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements

The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Digital Transformation

Boomi's 2024 APJ awards honour top digital innovators

Boomi has honoured five innovative organisations with its 2024 Asia Pacific and Japan Customer Innovation Awards for significant advancements in integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

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Digital Transformation

TLI Group adopts ArcGIS for Irish infrastructure work

Real-time mapping is now helping TLI Group cut manual reporting and improve safety on broadband, power and renewables projects across Ireland.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Smart Cities

Esri Ireland conference spotlights geospatial future

The Dublin event drew 450 delegates as Ireland's infrastructure planners turned to location data for housing, transport and utilities decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026

EduTech

Esri Canada earns three ISO certifications for cloud security

Esri Canada has secured three ISO certifications, affirming its dedication to data security and privacy in cloud solutions, enhancing its credibility as a GIS provider.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025