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How lessons from the past can guide the way for infrastructure

A 30-year push to close the infrastructure backlog would absorb resources from schools and police, Dr Matthew Birchall warns.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2023

Climate change

New Zealand cities losing their leaves

Urban trees and gardens are shrinking as intensification raises heat, flooding and liveability risks for New Zealand’s cities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 19th Mar 2023

Road Safety

Time to reclaim the streets for humans

Parents are being urged to back street redesigns that could make neighbourhoods safer for children to walk and play in.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 9th Oct 2022

Smart Cities

New global resource for local councils

The free platform gives councils rapid access to global case studies and market intelligence, helping officials find proven fixes faster.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022

Auckland Council

Climate goals need leadership and commitment

A High Court ruling has deepened fears Auckland Council’s climate plan may be sidelined as transport decisions cut emissions far too slowly.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022

Smart Cities

Capital’s climate action gains global recognition

Wellington’s climate strategy has put it among 280 cities worldwide shortlisted by WWF, with results due later in July.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022

Sustainability

Auckland ‘below average’ international study finds

Researchers say the city lacks health-focused planning, with low walkability and only 56 percent of residents near regular public transport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022

Auckland Council

Cities being pushed into intensification

Councils face tighter deadlines as new rules could bring taller housing to city centres and transit hubs, raising pressure on infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022

Global Stories

Cities stories

Smart Cities

Here's why a smart city needs to be a people-first city

Cities around the world are using video technology to improve safety and create a better urban life, as urban populations continue to rise.

By Marius Van Der Merwe • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023

Network Infrastructure

WE Cities: Driving change by empowering women entrepreneurs

Dell's 2023 WE Cities Index highlights progress and areas for improvement in supporting women entrepreneurs globally.

By Angela Fox • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2023

Internet of Things

Exclusive: How Pioneer Computers lives up to its name in ANZ

Pioneer Computers specialises in the design, development and manufacture of a range of ICT and IoT equipment and devices.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023

Unified Communications

Fortress Solutions partners with JBG SMITH for 5G Smart City

JBG SMITH will deploy cutting-edge digital infrastructure to deliver seamless connectivity and fuel innovation and new business models in Industry 4.0.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2023

Cybersecurity

Establishment of ASEAN Regional Computer Emergency Response Team

Feasibility Study on the Establishment of an ASEAN Regional CERT as a key initiative in strengthening ASEAN cybersecurity.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022

Gaming

Game review: Sweet Transit (PC Steam early access)

Team 17's Sweet Transit invites players to build a thriving colony in a world whereby trains are the only form of transport.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Cities stories

Hyperscale

Pulsant supercharges connectivity to 126 Scottish businesses

Pulsant is enhancing access to its edge compute infrastructure that connects The Crichton Trust's 85-acre campus to the Pulsant South Gyle data centre.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023

Artificial Intelligence

Acclivis and 6Estates deploy NVIDIA AI in Southeast Asia

Acclivis and 6Estates have delivered NVIDIA AI supercomputing systems, accelerating AI transformation in Southeast Asia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023

Partner Programmes

DSIT and Infosecurity Europe name UK's most innovative cyber SMEs

The competition aims to spotlight micro, small and medium cybersecurity businesses as they showcase the newest cybersecurity tech and solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023

Smart Cities

Meinhardt Group appoints Eugene Seah as Global Board Member

Singapore-based Meinhardt Group appoints Eugene Seah as Global Board member and COO of its Singapore operations, enhancing its innovative reputation.

By Oliver Stewart • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

Storage

How the City of Hobart brings safety down under on top

The City of Hobart takes a proactive approach with the tech tools they use to drive their vision of being a smart and safe city.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022

DataCentre infrastructure

AIBP announces 2022 winners of ASEAN Tech for ESG Awards

AIBP announces winners of ASEAN Tech for ESG Awards, recognizing companies' use of technology to achieve sustainability goals.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2022