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SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push

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SAS adds a private-preview supply chain agent and other AI tools, backed by USD $1 billion investment, for manufacturing, retail and finance.
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H2O Vision shifts AI drowning detection focus to US

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Ottawa-based H2O Vision is prioritising US sales of its AI drowning detection system as founder Justin Dyer says Canadian adoption is too slow.
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Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations

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Tata Steel deploys more than 300 AI agents with Google Cloud to speed up maintenance, customer service and back-office work worldwide.
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Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth

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Gallagher Security Chief Executive Mark Junge says culture, talent and investment have driven the firm's global expansion and high-security market gains.
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Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)

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Atturra's Chris Rae says successful automation starts with the happy path, as a new AI platform cuts mining HR compliance workload by 80%.
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Blackline survey finds safety budgets rise despite gap

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Most safety leaders plan higher budgets but warn culture, trust and behaviour must catch up if spending is to cut injuries at work.
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Automatic Technology unveils lighter modular 'Dave' operator

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Automatic Technology launches Dave, a lighter modular commercial door operator promising faster installs, fewer variants and wireless-first control.
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Brivo unveils Eeva AI agent for smarter video security

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Brivo launches Eeva, an AI video agent that uses plain-English prompts to spot risks and automate actions across existing camera networks.
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Sphera lands five-year US deal for hazardous software

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Sphera wins five-year sole-source US defence deal to modernise hazardous materials software across military and federal agencies.
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EcoOnline report tracks shift to connected risk data

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EcoOnline's first Mega Trends Report charts a shift from compliance checklists to connected risk data and real-time frontline engagement.
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Stolthaven expands Ultimo use to boost safety & AI

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Stolthaven is rolling out more Ultimo tools to unify global terminal maintenance, tighten safety controls and embed AI into daily workflows.
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Blackline Safety brings connected gas tech to sniffer dogs

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Blackline Safety fits sniffer dogs with GPS gas monitors, pairing canine noses with connected tech to track leaks for rural utilities.
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Ultimo names Philip Neal Chief Revenue Officer role

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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Ultimo appoints Philip Neal as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and AI-augmented EAM strategy across North America, EMEA and APAC.
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Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Sphera names Chris Gutheil CTO to lead its global tech strategy and accelerate Sphera AI development for risk and compliance customers.
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Autonomous drones tackle freezer inventory for Kroger

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Corvus debuts freezer-proof drones that scan barcodes in sub-zero warehouses, with Kroger using the system to cut manual stock checks.
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ABM seals WGNSTAR deal to boost semiconductor services

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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supply chain
ABM completes WGNSTAR acquisition, bolstering semiconductor cleanroom and tool services as chipmakers expand advanced fab capacity worldwide.
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Sphera rolls out hazardous materials system for NASA

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Sphera's hazardous materials platform becomes NASA's standard system, launched with Defence Logistics Agency backing across key centres.
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EcoOnline names David Orstad Chief Customer Officer

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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EcoOnline appoints David Orstad Chief Customer Officer to lead global customer functions and launch new managed services offering.
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Spence Software halves IT costs with 11:11 cloud move

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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data protection
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Spence Software shifts its S2Web SaaS platform to 11:11 Systems' cloud, slashing IT spending by 50% and boosting performance and control.
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Summa Equity buys Peoplesafe to boost worker safety

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Summa Equity has bought workforce safety provider Peoplesafe from ECI Partners to back its tech-enabled resilience strategy and expansion.