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Technical documentation errors plague industrial sites
Digital Transformation

Technical documentation errors plague industrial sites

Industrial firms face a daunting 30% deficiency in technical documentation, risking efficiency and safety, warns AI specialist Samp.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Louise Adams appointed CEO of Aurecon from July 2025
Clean technologies

Louise Adams appointed CEO of Aurecon from July 2025

Louise Adams has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Aurecon, making history as the first female to hold the position from 1 July 2025.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
LRN report reveals gaps in global ethics programmes
Unified Communications

LRN report reveals gaps in global ethics programmes

LRN Corporation has unveiled its 2025 Ethics and Compliance Program Effectiveness Report, revealing significant discrepancies in global compliance efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Leading scientists from Italy and India meet to advance climate modelling and research using AI
Artificial Intelligence

Leading scientists from Italy and India meet to advance climate modelling and research using AI

The partnership aims to improve monsoon and extreme-weather forecasts, with researchers also targeting better ocean monitoring and climate projections.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Hey Siri, choose my medical expert
Artificial Intelligence

Hey Siri, choose my medical expert

People with better statistical literacy are more wary of AI in health and hiring decisions, according to a study of nearly 2,000 people.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Oman Design & Build Week 2025 in the Middle East
Smart Cities

Oman Design & Build Week 2025 in the Middle East

Developers and buyers will gather in Muscat for a three-day construction, design and property event at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 16th Feb 2025
Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Poised to Revolutionize the Industry
Robotics

Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Poised to Revolutionize the Industry

Bengaluru’s logistics boom is drawing 165-plus exhibitors and 10,000 professionals to a November expo on warehouse automation.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 16th Feb 2025
Factory Automation Expo 2025 in India
Robotics

Factory Automation Expo 2025 in India

Western India’s manufacturing sector is set for a lift as Pune hosts 150 automation suppliers and 850 technologies in November.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Feb 2025
LoRaWAN sees global growth with over 350m nodes in 2024
Smart Cities

LoRaWAN sees global growth with over 350m nodes in 2024

The LoRa Alliance's 2024 End of Year Report reveals remarkable growth, with over 350 million LoRaWAN nodes and major corporations embracing this LPWAN technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Shaping the future of workspaces
Artificial Intelligence

Shaping the future of workspaces

Demand for flexible offices is climbing in New Zealand as AI and hybrid work reshape space needs, with hubs and spokes set to dominate corporate use.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Trump’s science spending cuts impact New Zealand. Expert reaction
Higher education

Trump’s science spending cuts impact New Zealand. Expert reaction

New Zealand researchers warn the US funding freeze could disrupt ocean, Antarctic and health science, and strengthen anti-science politics.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Risks and benefits of AI in cybersecurity
Malware

Risks and benefits of AI in cybersecurity

Security teams are being urged to pair AI with human oversight as bias, privacy risks and adversarial attacks can weaken defences.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Climate change rules clarified this year
Disaster Recovery

Climate change rules clarified this year

New disclosure and adaptation rules will force large firms to spell out climate risks, while greenwashing scrutiny and reporting relief evolve.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Inclusiveness in an AI driven city
Smart Cities

Inclusiveness in an AI driven city

Auckland and Wellington are among Asia-Pacific’s most inclusive cities, with social equity seen as a driver of talent, growth and investment.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
The way it is and the way it should be
Digital Transformation

The way it is and the way it should be

A skilled labour crunch, weak investment and slow policy change are set to keep Aotearoa New Zealand’s construction sector under strain in 2025.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Lantronix acquires NetComm, boosting Sapply's portfolio
Internet of Things

Lantronix acquires NetComm, boosting Sapply's portfolio

Lantronix has acquired NetComm, enhancing Sapply's offerings with advanced IoT products, poised to boost their market positioning significantly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Two thirds of workers seeking a pay rise
Hybrid & Remote Work

Two thirds of workers seeking a pay rise

Inflation is driving New Zealand staff to demand higher wages, with 87% worried their salaries will lag rising living costs this year.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Using building materials for carbon storage
University of Canterbury

Using building materials for carbon storage

Replacing conventional materials in new infrastructure could lock away 16.6 billion tonnes of CO2 a year, researchers say.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
What councils need most in 2025
Procurement

What councils need most in 2025

Ratepayers could face more pressure unless ministers ease red tape, funding rules and reporting burdens on councils this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025