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Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services
Data Protection

Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services

Axiom GRC has acquired The DPO Centre, expanding its data protection services and strengthening its global governance, risk, and compliance platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience
Customer Experience

Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience

Fergus has appointed Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience to lead customer teams and enhance its job management software platform globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Blackline Safety wins ADNOC deal for 28,000 gas detectors
Data Analytics

Blackline Safety wins ADNOC deal for 28,000 gas detectors

Blackline Safety secures first order from ADNOC for 1,000 gas detectors and 1,200 location beacons under a deal to supply up to 28,000 units and services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Blackline Safety boosts in-house QA to enhance global reliability
DevOps

Blackline Safety boosts in-house QA to enhance global reliability

Blackline Safety expands in-house quality assurance at Calgary facility, boosting testing to ensure reliability for workers worldwide across 75 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Avetta boosts APAC expansion with brand new Sydney office
Supply Chain

Exclusive: Avetta boosts APAC expansion with brand new Sydney office

Avetta expands its Asia-Pacific footprint with new Sydney and upgraded Newcastle offices, boosting local support and tech integration amid rising safety demands.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Pentest People unveils new partner tier system for global growth
DevOps

Pentest People unveils new partner tier system for global growth

Pentest People launches a new four-tier Partner Tier System to support and grow its channel partners across the UK, Europe and the US.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Stress tops workplace risks for UK & Ireland, study finds
Hybrid & Remote Work

Stress tops workplace risks for UK & Ireland, study finds

Stress affects 64% of workers in the UK and Ireland, leading workplace risks, with many reporting incidents linked to mental health and safety gaps, a study finds.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Parker Burke named President to lead Fluke & reliability group
Artificial Intelligence

Parker Burke named President to lead Fluke & reliability group

Fluke Corporation appoints Parker Burke as President to lead Fluke and Fluke Reliability, advancing connected reliability solutions globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
HammerTech launches AI tools to streamline construction safety admin
Artificial Intelligence

HammerTech launches AI tools to streamline construction safety admin

HammerTech launches HammerTech Intelligence, AI tools designed to automate construction site safety admin and provide real-time insights for contractors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Onside launches digital platform to boost agri supply safety
Agricultural Technology

Onside launches digital platform to boost agri supply safety

Onside has launched PCBU Enterprise, a digital platform designed to enhance safety coordination across agriculture supply chains in Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
EcoOnline acquires D4H to strengthen crisis management platform
Risk & Compliance

EcoOnline acquires D4H to strengthen crisis management platform

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

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Health and safety stories

Geotab unveils AI dash cam to boost fleet safety in Australia
Fleet Management

Geotab unveils AI dash cam to boost fleet safety in Australia

Geotab launches GO Focus Plus AI dash cam in Australia, aiming to cut risky driving with real-time coaching and boost fleet safety amid rising road deaths.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Navigating the near-constant risk of non-compliance in safety
Risk & Compliance

Navigating the near-constant risk of non-compliance in safety

SafeWork NSW's largest safety blitz in a decade issued over 500 notices, highlighting widespread non-compliance and ongoing risks in Australian workplaces.

By Luke Boyle • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to boost data centre expansion
Hyperscale

AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to boost data centre expansion

AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to drive data centre expansion and strengthen power chain services across the UK and Europe.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
Geotab & Healthy Heads partner to boost mental health in transport
Data Analytics

Geotab & Healthy Heads partner to boost mental health in transport

Geotab partners with Healthy Heads to enhance mental health and safety support for Australia's transport and logistics workers through data-driven initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Ideagen expands safety solutions with acquisition of Reactec
Data Analytics

Ideagen expands safety solutions with acquisition of Reactec

Ideagen has acquired Reactec to enhance its health and safety offerings with wearable tech and analytics, boosting workplace risk management across industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Blackline Safety wins 2025 Calgary Award for social impact
Internet of Things

Blackline Safety wins 2025 Calgary Award for social impact

Blackline Safety has won the 2025 Calgary Award for Social Impact - Business, recognising its commitment to community and worker safety worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025