Lessons from the Telstra Outage
29 July 2026 Lessons from the Telstra Outage When Telstra, Australia’s largest telecommunications provider, experienced a nationwide outage in July 2026, the impact extended far beyond mobile phones. Millions of services were affected, regional rail networks were disrupted, payment systems experienced issues, and some emergency calls could not be completed. The event highlighted how dependent […]
OTX26 Brisbane: Advancing Independent Living Through Connected Care
OTX26 Brisbane: Advancing Independent Living Through Connected Care 22–23 June 2026 | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre The Chiptech team recently attended OTX26 in Brisbane, spending two busy and rewarding days connecting with occupational therapists from across Australia and showcasing how technology can support safer, more independent living. Representing Chiptech at the event were Abby […]
Ageing, Technology, and the Importance of Getting It Right
Ageing, Technology, and the Importance of Getting It Right By Abby Moore, CEO APAC, Chiptech Earlier in April, I had the opportunity to spend a week in Singapore attending the World Ageing Festival and meeting with a wide range of organisations working across ageing, community care, technology, and policy. It was a valuable chance to […]
Supporting Safer Nights with an Adi Epilepsy Bed Sensor
Supporting Safer Nights with an Adi Epilepsy Bed Sensor Living with epilepsy at any age or supporting someone who does, often means living with uncertainty. Seizures can occur without warning, and night-time events can be especially concerning when a person is alone or asleep. The Adi Epilepsy Bed Sensor has been designed to bring reassurance into these moments, offering a discreet, reliable […]
What Matters Most When Choosing a Trusted Personal Alarm Solution
What Matters Most When Choosing a Trusted Personal Alarm Solution Choosing a personal alarm is about far more than selecting a device. For many people, this decision comes at a stressful or uncertain time, such as after a fall, a stay in the hospital, the start of living alone, or the loss of a spouse […]
Protecting Standards in the Telecare (TEC) Industry
Protecting Standards in the Technology Enabled Care Industry As the technology enabled care (TEC) industry grows, it plays an increasingly important role in helping people live safely and independently. But with rising demand comes greater responsibility to ensure that devices and services are safe, trustworthy, and fit for purpose. This is where industry standards, and […]
Summer Safety for Seniors: How to Protect Loved Ones from Heat Risks
Summer Safety for Seniors: How to Protect Loved Ones from Heat Risks Summer across Australia and New Zealand is a season we all look forward to, long days, warm weather, and time with family. But for older adults, especially those living alone or in retirement villages, summer can bring hidden dangers. High temperatures combined with […]
Aged Care Reform: Why Technology Must Be at the Heart of Change
Aged care at a turning point: why technology-enabled care must sit at the heart of New Zealand’s reform by: Abby Moore, CEO, Chiptech Coming out of Health Infomatics New Zealand Digtal Health Week 2025 (HiNZ), one theme has stayed with me – that our aged care system is changing whether we are ready or not. On […]
#ChipFest25
#ChipFest25 We had the privilege of hosting some of our key Australian and New Zealand customers at our very first #ChipFest event in October. It was a fantastic opportunity to collaborate, share insights, and explore the future of technology-enabled care (TEC). A look behind the scenes Guests were taken on a tour through our production […]
Not All Personal Alarms Are Created Equal
Not All Personal Are Alarms Created Equal Personal alarm devices have become a critical safety tool for older adults and people living with disabilities. These devices provide peace of mind for individuals and their loved ones, offering the reassurance that help is just a button press away. But not all personal alarms offer the same […]