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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
Trend Micro launches agentic SIEM to boost proactive cybersecurity
Security Information and Event Management

Trend Micro launches agentic SIEM to boost proactive cybersecurity

Trend Micro unveils an agentic AI-powered SIEM that slashes onboarding time, boosts threat detection, and supports seven years of data archives for compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Amber Technology expands ABB automation distribution to New Zealand
Smart Home

Amber Technology expands ABB automation distribution to New Zealand

Amber Technology extends its ABB automation distribution to New Zealand, offering integrators access to building and home automation solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

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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
Exclusive: How NXT TEC. makes five-week homes possible
Supply Chain

Exclusive: How NXT TEC. makes five-week homes possible

NXT TEC.'s patented superstructure system revolutionises housing with faster builds, less waste, and a global licensing model addressing affordability worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
JLL launches technology advisory for smart buildings in Thailand
Smart Cities

JLL launches technology advisory for smart buildings in Thailand

JLL has launched Technology Advisory services in Thailand, helping clients adopt smart building tech to enhance real estate asset performance across Southeast Asia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Siemens & Microsoft boost building IoT data with open standards
EduTech

Siemens & Microsoft boost building IoT data with open standards

Siemens and Microsoft collaborate to integrate Building X with Azure IoT using open standards, enhancing smart building data access and cutting integration time by 80%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025