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New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs
Fintech

New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs

A stronger fintech climate has lifted Auckland into Asia Pacific’s top 25, with New Zealand now ranked 45th globally in a new index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jan 2020
Historic bullying by employee costs Allianz more than A$1.3 million
Human Capital Management

Historic bullying by employee costs Allianz more than A$1.3 million

A NSW court has ordered Allianz to pay damages after a manager’s bullying and physical abuse left an employee with severe psychiatric injury.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2019
New trends in engineering plastics signpost the future of automation, processing and construction
Manufacturing

New trends in engineering plastics signpost the future of automation, processing and construction

Manufacturers are gaining cheaper, safer and lighter parts as advanced plastics replace metal in machinery, buildings and bulk handling.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
Which AsiaPacific cities compete as global tech hubs?
Data centers

Which AsiaPacific cities compete as global tech hubs?

A CBRE study says Asia Pacific tech firms are splitting operations across cities, with lower costs and R&D talent driving location choices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2019
Restrata makes senior appointment amid growth plans
Digital Transformation

Restrata makes senior appointment amid growth plans

The appointment is set to support the firm's push to expand monitoring and response services into new markets and products globally.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Sep 2018
Transport industry determined to tackle road safety with technology
Data Analytics

Transport industry determined to tackle road safety with technology

Safety technology is becoming a higher priority for New Zealand transport firms as the road toll rises and crashes prompt action.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2018
New portable, powerful videoscope released
Clean technologies

New portable, powerful videoscope released

Industries inspecting aircraft engines and turbines can now avoid disassembly with a lighter scope offering brighter images and oil-clearing optics.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018
Bridge corrosion a costly problem
Federal Government

Bridge corrosion a costly problem

Corrosion is costing Australia A$8 billion a year in avoidable bridge and concrete damage, with traffic and salt speeds worsening wear.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Plan A Tender Specialists now a Major Associate for Civil Contractors NZ nationwide
Supply Chain

Plan A Tender Specialists now a Major Associate for Civil Contractors NZ nationwide

Civil contractors face tougher bids as procurement shifts towards quality, sustainability and whole-of-life value for ratepayers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
On-site crane training programmes launched
Education, Learning & Training

On-site crane training programmes launched

Technicians across Asia-Pacific will gain hands-on safety and maintenance skills, as older cranes are checked for faults and standards gaps.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017

Global Stories

Asia Pacific stories

Businesses investing US$5M into RPA technology
Robotic Process Automation

Businesses investing US$5M into RPA technology

In the past year, 53% of businesses reported a revenue increase in the areas where they applied RPA. All project revenue to increase in the next two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
Pico announces huge APAC expansion
Hyperscale

Pico announces huge APAC expansion

Pico accelerates APAC expansion with new hires, offices, and data centres, aiming to bolster its global network and support clients' trading strategies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019
CBRE labels APAC as “land of IT and data center opportunity”
Hyperscale

CBRE labels APAC as “land of IT and data center opportunity”

​CBRE has released the findings from its most recent report that delved into the data center market in Asia Pacific – and where it's going next.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
APAC defies world average, grows wealth faster than anywhere else
Channel development

APAC defies world average, grows wealth faster than anywhere else

​A new report from GlobalData has evaluated the world's wealth and where its located, with Asia Pacific emerging as the fastest growing region.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
Asia Pacific to be home to ten 'smart' cities by 2025
Smart Cities

Asia Pacific to be home to ten 'smart' cities by 2025

Technology and governance will be key enablers for participants in the smart city ecosystem in Asia Pacific, says Frost & Sullivan.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Cloud engineering market worth USD $13.43 billion by 2022, report says
Storage

Cloud engineering market worth USD $13.43 billion by 2022, report says

While North America holds the largest market share in 2017, Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing region.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Asia Pacific stories

Cybercrime causing financial losses to 69% of Hong Kong businesses
Firewalls

Cybercrime causing financial losses to 69% of Hong Kong businesses

Nearly 7 in 10 Hong Kong firms suffer losses due to cybercrime amidst a backdrop of evolving threats and a talent shortage.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017