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APAC drives multi-billion dollar growth in private network deployments
Unified Communications

APAC drives multi-billion dollar growth in private network deployments

Asia Pacific countries are leading the way in private network deployments, creating a market worth $7bn by 2025, says ABI Research.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2021
Procore appoints new global channel lead, looks to expand into new markets
Construction

Procore appoints new global channel lead, looks to expand into new markets

Procore appoints Clare Wharrier as senior director of global channel to lead company's partner program and scale its construction technology ecosystem.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
Will these changes solve New Zealand’s housing crisis?
Bank of New Zealand

Will these changes solve New Zealand’s housing crisis?

The package aims to boost supply and help first-home buyers, but experts warn it may not curb soaring prices or fix shortages quickly.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
Claroty unveils FOCUS partner program
EduTech

Claroty unveils FOCUS partner program

The Claroty FOCUS Partner Program launch is the latest in a series of milestones the company achieved in the last few months.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
Apprenticeship Boost extension – everything you need to know
Education, Learning & Training

Apprenticeship Boost extension – everything you need to know

Employers can now claim support for apprentices for longer, with the subsidy running until August and backing training in critical industries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Mar 2021
How growing cities can still cut road emissions
Power / Energy

How growing cities can still cut road emissions

Wellington has cut net emissions by 7% in 20 years despite 26% growth, as EV chargers and car share schemes reshape transport.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Mar 2021
Kiwi company Seequent acquired by Bentley Systems for $900 million
Mergers and Acquisitions

Kiwi company Seequent acquired by Bentley Systems for $900 million

Bentley Systems, the global infrastructure engineering software company, is set to acquire New Zealand company Seequent.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Tapping the power of wastewater
Power / Energy

Tapping the power of wastewater

Wastewater plants could cut costs and emissions by generating surplus heat and power, as Copenhagen and Turku already show.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Congestion to worsen under Auckland’s $31b transport plan
Auckland Council

Congestion to worsen under Auckland’s $31b transport plan

Despite a $31 billion investment, Aucklanders are being warned motorway queues and emissions will still rise under the transport plan.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2021
Hyperconnectivity market represents billion-dollar opportunities, analysts find
Hyperconnectivity

Hyperconnectivity market represents billion-dollar opportunities, analysts find

Hyperconnectivity market offers billion-dollar opportunities, says Frost - Sullivan analysis. Device-to-person ratio to exceed 20 to 1 by 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2021
Push for ‘plastic tax’ after rise in single-use plastics
eCommerce

Push for ‘plastic tax’ after rise in single-use plastics

Plastic waste could cost EU taxpayers or shoppers more as Brussels moves to levy EUR €0.80 per kilogramme on unrecycled packaging.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 7th Mar 2021
Earthquake-prone buildings explained
Physical Security

Earthquake-prone buildings explained

Owners of unsafe buildings can face deadlines of 7.5 or 15 years to strengthen or demolish them, with council support available.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021
Five steps to stopping the next pandemic
Supply Chain

Five steps to stopping the next pandemic

Experts say missed warnings, weak global co-ordination and patchy vaccine logistics left the world exposed to COVID-19 and another outbreak.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Worldwide revenues for AI skyrocket, set to reach $550B by 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Worldwide revenues for AI skyrocket, set to reach $550B by 2024

Global revenues for the artificial intelligence market are set to surpass $500 billion by 2024, with software leading growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2021
The future of our infrastructure workforce
Robotics

The future of our infrastructure workforce

Rising retirements and digital skills gaps could push up infrastructure costs and slow delivery unless firms train workers in data and robotics.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2021
How to become a successful green business
Supply Chain

How to become a successful green business

Establishing a carbon baseline gives firms a starting point to cut emissions, compare sites and plan against future climate targets.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money

By automating quotes online, the platform cuts wasted site visits for tradespeople and is now targeting 150 tiling businesses.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
Seven emerging and future trends for contact centres
Customer Relationship Management

Seven emerging and future trends for contact centres

The future of contact centres will be shaped by seven key trends including hybrid working environments and increased adoption of digital solutions.

By Darren Rushworth • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021
First West Coast fibre enabled RCG site goes live
Unified Communications

First West Coast fibre enabled RCG site goes live

The first West Coast fibre enabled cell site, called Fox West, has gone live providing 4G wireless broadband and mobile calling services in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021