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Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth
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
Panduit FMPS brings safer, high-power smart building solutions
Unified Communications

Panduit FMPS brings safer, high-power smart building solutions

Panduit launches its Fault Managed Power System in EMEA, offering safer, high-power smart building solutions with up to 4.8 kW and 97%+ efficiency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Smart Spaces unveils Max AI agent to transform office management
Hybrid & Remote Work

Smart Spaces unveils Max AI agent to transform office management

Smart Spaces launches Max, an AI workplace concierge to simplify office management and enhance user interaction within smart commercial buildings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

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Vape Guardian raises funds to develop vape-detection tech
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
New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing
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
Logitech unveils Rally AI cameras for hybrid boardrooms
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
LoRaWAN hits 125 million IoT devices as growth surges
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
Samsung unveils AI 'Home Companion' for smart living
Biometrics

Samsung unveils AI 'Home Companion' for smart living

Samsung has unveiled an AI-powered Home Companion, linking Bespoke AI appliances, TVs and mobiles in a unified SmartThings ecosystem.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Cloud security firms, Brivo & Eagle Eye, form AI security giant
Software-as-a-Service

Cloud security firms, Brivo & Eagle Eye, form AI security giant

Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks will merge under the Brivo name to create what they claim is the world's largest AI cloud security platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
PPDS unveils Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide signage
Digital Signage

PPDS unveils Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide signage

PPDS launches 37in Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide 32:9 signage, targeting tight retail and transport spaces with Android 13 on board.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Energy efficiency in buildings tops global priorities
Data Analytics

Energy efficiency in buildings tops global priorities

Energy efficiency in buildings has surged to the top of global infrastructure agendas as organisations chase decarbonisation and lower costs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Smart relay flaw risks repeated power & safety outages
Firewalls

Smart relay flaw risks repeated power & safety outages

Smart relay flaw lets attackers repeatedly reboot Shelly Pro 4PM devices, causing disruptive power, safety and visibility outages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Armis, KODE & IntelliBuild unite to secure smart buildings
Smart Cities

Armis, KODE & IntelliBuild unite to secure smart buildings

Armis, KODE and IntelliBuild join forces to fuse cybersecurity, analytics and governance, promising safer, smarter building portfolios.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Genetec forecasts flexible cloud & AI shaping security in 2026
Hybrid Cloud

Genetec forecasts flexible cloud & AI shaping security in 2026

Genetec predicts flexible cloud adoption, AI-driven automation, and connected systems will transform physical security by 2026, enhancing control and efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Extreme Wi-Fi 7 sees rising global adoption in key sectors
Firewalls

Extreme Wi-Fi 7 sees rising global adoption in key sectors

Extreme Networks reports growing global adoption of its Wi-Fi 7 solutions across education, healthcare, sports, and entertainment sectors, boosting connectivity and security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
The future of smart buildings: How video and AI are shaping seamless user experiences
Smart Cities

The future of smart buildings: How video and AI are shaping seamless user experiences

Video and AI are transforming commercial buildings into smart, responsive spaces that enhance safety, efficiency, and tenant experience across Australia.

By Jordan Cullis • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025

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D-Link taps Dicker Data to grow converged security reach
Network Infrastructure

D-Link taps Dicker Data to grow converged security reach

D-Link Australia appoints Dicker Data as distributor to expand converged security reach via DAS, targeting installers and IT resellers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026