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European Plastics manufacturer leads from the front to create circular economy
Research and Development

European Plastics manufacturer leads from the front to create circular economy

Demand for high-quality recycled plastics is rising as Borealis turns waste into branded consumer goods through key partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019
Digging in for tunnel durability
Auckland Transport

Digging in for tunnel durability

Durable materials and careful route planning are becoming central to 100-year tunnel designs as cities push more infrastructure underground.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
Wrong email attachments a thing of the past
Data Protection

Wrong email attachments a thing of the past

Mistaken file sharing could become less risky after a messaging update lets users delete sent attachments from both devices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Estimate quake death tolls to save lives, expert urges
Earthquakes

Estimate quake death tolls to save lives, expert urges

Quicker rescue efforts could save lives if broadcasters cite early fatality forecasts, a seismologist says after quakes are often undercounted.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Swiss algorithm merges manually-driven and automated vehicles
Robotics

Swiss algorithm merges manually-driven and automated vehicles

The new system could help self-driving cars mix safely with human drivers on busy roads, a key step towards smart traffic by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
NZ dollar edges up after Swiss National Bank imposes negative rates
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar edges up after Swiss National Bank imposes negative rates

The New Zealand dollar edged up after the Swiss National Bank imposed negative deposit rates in a bid to keep a cap on the nation's currency, leavi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014

Global Stories

Switzerland stories

Infinigate named Riverbed Global Distributor of the Year 2024
Supply Chain

Infinigate named Riverbed Global Distributor of the Year 2024

Infinigate has been named the Riverbed Global Distributor of the Year 2024, recognising its successful partnership and performance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
One NZ and SpaceX launch 'direct to cell' satellites for global coverage
Space

One NZ and SpaceX launch 'direct to cell' satellites for global coverage

One NZ, in cooperation with SpaceX, launched its first six 'direct to cell' satellites enabling expanded telecommunication coverage from 2024, and has joined a global alliance to offer reciprocal satellite roaming services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap
EduTech

New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap

A ServiceNow study reveals a substantial digital skills gap in the UK, with education not preparing the majority for an AI era.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
CybeReady Strengthens Presence in DACH Region-– appoints Dirk Rausse as Regional Sales Director
Cybersecurity

CybeReady Strengthens Presence in DACH Region-– appoints Dirk Rausse as Regional Sales Director

CybeReady has appointed Dirk Rausse as the Regional Sales Director for DACH region to expand partner operations for its security training solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2023
HPE to provide supercomputer for Swiss brain research initiative
DataCentre infrastructure

HPE to provide supercomputer for Swiss brain research initiative

HPE has won a supercomputer bid for a Swiss brain research initiative that employs futuristic data centre technology.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018
Interoute shares measures taken to win energy efficiency award
DataCentre infrastructure

Interoute shares measures taken to win energy efficiency award

After winning the SIG GIGA Trophy, Interoute has laid bare some of its innovations in energy efficiency at its Geneva data centre.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
New Zealand companies need more scale, says Infosys co-founder
Gamification

New Zealand companies need more scale, says Infosys co-founder

Nilekani says what struck him about Kiwi companies was they weren't used to dealing with scale because of the country's small population.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Switzerland stories

Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop as new UK CEO
Health Technologies

Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop as new UK CEO

Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop, former UK MD for Industry Sector Practices, as new UK CEO with a focus on promoting diversity in the tech industry.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Infinigate launches financial services programme to support European partners
Cybersecurity

Infinigate launches financial services programme to support European partners

Infinigate launches 'Infinigate Financial Services', providing partners across Europe with funding solutions to tackle CAPEX concerns and enhance growth in an unpredictable market landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
InterCloud makes history with Secure Swiss Finance Network certification
Network Infrastructure

InterCloud makes history with Secure Swiss Finance Network certification

InterCloud has become the first non-Swiss firm to secure Secure Swiss Finance Network certification, enhancing global financial service security.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Siemens appoints Peter Halliday as chairman & chief executive officer
DevOps

Siemens appoints Peter Halliday as chairman & chief executive officer

Peter Halliday appointed new CEO of Siemens Australia, bringing extensive local & global leadership experience to shape future growth & digital transformation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2022