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NetAlly launches LinkRunner AT 1500 for frontline techs

NetAlly rolls out handheld LinkRunner AT 1500 to give frontline technicians faster checks of cables, switches and 90W PoE.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Ultamation hires Pixel Kicks for new digital platform

Ultamation taps Manchester digital agency Pixel Kicks to build a unified WordPress and WooCommerce platform for its growing software services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026

Data Protection

Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth

Alcatraz names Erik Nord to drive European expansion of its privacy-first facial authentication platform for workplaces and secure sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026

Global Stories

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Manufacturing

Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform

Claroty says two new vulnerabilities in EnOcean's SmartServer IoT platform could let attackers seize control of building systems and expose memory.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Network Infrastructure

AEM Networks rebrands amid growing AI testing demands

AEM Networks widens its test kit as AI-driven bandwidth, latency and audit pressures push the Singapore unit beyond cable certification into fibre and RF.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month

Clean technologies

Agoda opens Bangkok technology hub for nearly 4,000

Agoda opens Bangkok technology hub to unite nearly 4,000 staff in a seven-floor office at One Bangkok, boosting regional operations and collaboration.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Supply Chain

Automatic Technology unveils lighter modular 'Dave' operator

Automatic Technology launches Dave, a lighter modular commercial door operator promising faster installs, fewer variants and wireless-first control.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Surveillance

Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools

Genetec updates its Security Centre SaaS with unified visitor management, broader intrusion hardware support and facial authentication.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Surveillance

Genetec upgrades Security Centre SaaS for access control

Genetec has upgraded Security Centre SaaS with a unified front desk interface, broader intrusion support and optional facial authentication.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

EduTech

Siemens unveils autonomous building tech at Frankfurt fair

Siemens unveils an autonomous building portfolio at Frankfurt's Light + Building fair, promising smarter energy, maintenance and comfort.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Internet of Things

Vape Guardian raises funds to develop vape-detection tech

Vape Guardian secures seed funding of GBP £350,000 via Angel Investment Network to expand its vape-detection tech in schools and beyond.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026

Unified Communications

New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing

Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Unified Communications

Logitech unveils Rally AI cameras for hybrid boardrooms

Logitech launches Rally AI cameras with in-wall mounting, multi-camera Teams and Zoom support, and automated framing for hybrid boardrooms.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Software-as-a-Service

LoRaWAN hits 125 million IoT devices as growth surges

LoRaWAN tops 125 million IoT devices worldwide as deployments accelerate, with leading networks seeing annual growth of up to 50%.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Digital Transformation

PMT wins Nextivity Elite Partner status in Australia

PMT Communication Systems gains Nextivity Elite Partner status in Australia as demand for indoor mobile coverage lifts across retail and commercial sites.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Clean technologies

New Zealand opens Te Rua archive centre in Wellington

New Zealand opens NZD $290 million Te Rua archive in Wellington, a climate-resilient, quake-ready hub to safeguard national taonga.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Constl wins ET Telecom award for network transformation

Constl has secured the Enterprise Network Transformation Provider award at the Economic Times Telecom Awards, highlighting its AI-ready fibre network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026