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Schneider Electric links KNX with Samsung SmartThings
Internet of Things

Schneider Electric links KNX with Samsung SmartThings

The tie-up gives homes and commercial sites a single interface for lighting, climate and energy control, easing a long-running interoperability problem.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Suprema launches BioStation 3 Max biometric terminal
Data Protection

Suprema launches BioStation 3 Max biometric terminal

With biometric terminals increasingly treated as networked endpoints, the device aims to cut tampering risk and ease large-site access control.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform
Manufacturing

Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform

Flaws in widely used building controls could let remote attackers seize heating, lighting and access systems or expose sensitive data.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
AEM Networks rebrands amid growing AI testing demands
Network Infrastructure

AEM Networks rebrands amid growing AI testing demands

As AI workloads strain bandwidth and reliability, the renamed unit is widening its testing range to cover faster, more software-defined networks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Agoda opens Bangkok technology hub for nearly 4,000
Clean technologies

Agoda opens Bangkok technology hub for nearly 4,000

Nearly 4,000 staff will be consolidated in One Bangkok as the travel platform expands its regional technology base and operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Automatic Technology unveils lighter modular 'Dave' operator
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
Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools
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
Genetec upgrades Security Centre SaaS for access control
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
Siemens unveils autonomous building tech at Frankfurt fair
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

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Flexible workspace has become a managed-services play for MSPs and integrators
Software-as-a-Service

Flexible workspace has become a managed-services play for MSPs and integrators

As flex space grows, operators are turning their floors into recurring managed-network and security contracts for MSPs and integrators.

By Workspace365 • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Mobile wallet access expands at Melbourne office tower
Digital Transformation

Mobile wallet access expands at Melbourne office tower

Thousands of tenants and visitors at 101 Collins Street now use phones for entry, cuts access administration from days to minutes.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 5 days ago
New Zealand businesses ramp up AI & automation push
Manufacturing

New Zealand businesses ramp up AI & automation push

Pressure to lift margins is pushing New Zealand firms to target AI and automation at energy use, reporting and admin tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
NetAlly launches LinkRunner AT 1500 for frontline techs
Network Infrastructure

NetAlly launches LinkRunner AT 1500 for frontline techs

Frontline technicians can now verify PoE++ and switch details on site as NetAlly's handheld tester aims to speed fault-finding without a laptop.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
PMT wins Nextivity Elite Partner status in Australia
Digital Transformation

PMT wins Nextivity Elite Partner status in Australia

The recognition should help Australian businesses bolster indoor mobile coverage as PMT takes on more nationwide projects across retail, logistics and offices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
New Zealand opens Te Rua archive centre in Wellington
Clean technologies

New Zealand opens Te Rua archive centre in Wellington

The 48-hour power-failure buffer is meant to protect fragile records from climate and quake risks at New Zealand’s new archive hub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Constl wins ET Telecom award for network transformation
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
Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes
Robotics

Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes

Suprema and Hyundai are teaming up to design AI-secured robot-ready housing, blending architecture, security and autonomous services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026