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Accenture: The importance of trust in data
Data Analytics

Accenture: The importance of trust in data

As businesses continue to use more and more data, how can they improve the accuracy and legitimacy of their data?.

By Peter Vakkas • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Exclusive Q&A: Is New Zealand innovating on a global stage?
Dyson 360 eye

Exclusive Q&A: Is New Zealand innovating on a global stage?

I recently had the opportunity to discuss New Zealand's trend of innovation with Dyson senior design engineer Glyn Rees-Jones.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Opportunity growth in mobility as importance of flexibility rockets
Deloitte

Opportunity growth in mobility as importance of flexibility rockets

According to a survey by Hays Recruitment, 89% of employers and 96% of professionals say flexibility is an area worth thinking about.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
More trees and fewer cows the sign of a low-emissions economy
Power / Energy

More trees and fewer cows the sign of a low-emissions economy

New Zealand households and farmers could face higher carbon costs, while more trees and low-emissions vehicles are encouraged under the plan.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
NBN partners with two leading universities in hunt for new tech
Robotics

NBN partners with two leading universities in hunt for new tech

NBN partners with the University of Melbourne and the University of Technology Sydney in a USD $3 million deal to advance R&D in cutting-edge technologies.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
Why manufacturers need to ensure that they invest in the right business technology
Manufacturing

Why manufacturers need to ensure that they invest in the right business technology

Positioning yourself for growth means looking to the future and gaining efficiencies through new technologies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
Auckland transport plan meets industry approval – with reservations
Auckland Council

Auckland transport plan meets industry approval – with reservations

Auckland commuters and freight operators are set to gain from a NZD $30 billion transport spend, though congestion relief is still in doubt.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Sun, 29th Apr 2018
Cleantech shows the way in New Zealand
Smart Cities

Cleantech shows the way in New Zealand

The conference aims to help New Zealand build a low-carbon economy and create jobs, as it eyes net zero by 2050.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
More data essential to determine land impacts
Sustainability

More data essential to determine land impacts

New Zealand’s ability to track land degradation and biodiversity loss is being hampered by patchy national data, experts warn.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Will IIoT take us to the cloud or closer to the edge?
Manufacturing

Will IIoT take us to the cloud or closer to the edge?

Are cloud data centers sufficiently equipped to deal with the volume and speed of the data generated in large production facilities?.

By Michael Ti • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Greenhouse gas growth a cause for concern
Power / Energy

Greenhouse gas growth a cause for concern

New Zealand’s emissions rose 20% from 1990 to 2016, underscoring the difficulty of meeting its 2030 climate target.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 22nd Apr 2018
Out of sight must not be out of mind
Risk & Compliance

Out of sight must not be out of mind

Hidden corrosion under insulation is costing industry billions, with hundreds of failures each year and major risks to pressured pipes and vessels.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
Cendio ThinLinc anticipates major ANZ channel growth
Telsyte

Cendio ThinLinc anticipates major ANZ channel growth

The company will be based in NZ, serving the wider ANZ region with the help of channel partners and distributors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
New study shows email security systems not up to scratch as malicious emails pour in
Phishing

New study shows email security systems not up to scratch as malicious emails pour in

Incumbent email security systems are missing thousands of malware-containing emails, putting users at risk, says Mimecast survey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
Is a regional fuel tax the right answer?
Auckland Council

Is a regional fuel tax the right answer?

Auckland’s transport funding gap is so large that a fuel tax would cover only a fraction of the needed NZD $10 billion, carriers say.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018
James Dyson begins the search for Kiwi innovators
Dyson 360 eye

James Dyson begins the search for Kiwi innovators

The winner will gain international exposure through the competition and $55,000 of prize money to develop their idea.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Engineers and architects confront their gender problem
Social Media

Engineers and architects confront their gender problem

Nearly 40 organisations have backed a push to lift women’s representation in New Zealand engineering and architecture by 20 percent by 2021.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Apr 2018
New carbon and energy management programme to drive emissions reductions
Power / Energy

New carbon and energy management programme to drive emissions reductions

Larger New Zealand businesses and public bodies will get help cutting bills and carbon under a revamped training course.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Mimecast launches new global reseller program, announces new channel appointments
Partner Programmes

Mimecast launches new global reseller program, announces new channel appointments

Mimecast says the new program will offer more rewards in an effort to increase opportunities for resellers to attract new clients.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018