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A complete electrical safety checklist for office workers

Electrical hazards cause thousands of US deaths and billions in damage each year, making regular checks vital for office safety.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Sep 2018

Smart Cities

‘Year in Infrastructure 2018’ awards finalists announced

Fifty seven projects from 340 user organisations worldwide have made Bentley’s annual awards shortlist, with winners due to be named in London in October.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018

Human Capital Management

Managerial support for depressed employees linked to fewer days off work

Active managerial support for depression is linked to fewer sick days, strengthening the case for workplace mental health policies.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018

BBC

Fatal collapse a timely reminder about bridge safety

Corrosion and extreme weather may have weakened the ageing Genoa motorway bridge, which collapsed and killed and injured dozens.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018

Global Stories

United States (US) stories

Network Infrastructure

Sunshine Coast connecting to Asia and the US with new submarine cable

A $35m contract has been signed for a submarine cable connecting Australia's Sunshine Coast to Asia and the United States.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018

Unified Communications

Agritech firm releases open source water monitor built on Raspberry Pi

Agritech firm Autogrow releases its new root zone monitor as an open source DIY project for technology developers and small growers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018

Agricultural Technology

Silicon Valley connection key to Kiwi growth, says expert

Graeme Muller says that he has returned from the Bay Area with an understanding of just how valuable the Kiwi-Cali connection will be.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018

Robotics

Agricultural robotics firm appoints new CEO as it prepares to go global

It was the right time to add a professional chief executive to a high-calibre team, especially after strong growth and funding.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018

Unified Communications

Facebook video creators can now monetise 'Ad Breaks'

Facebook has rolled out Ad Breaks for New Zealand businesses who want to make money from their Facebook videos.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018

Blockchain

Tech Futures Lab launches Digital Suitcase to upskill everyday adults

Digital Suitcase is an online platform that teaches everyday adults digital knowledge that they need to thrive in the digital world.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018

Software-as-a-Service

'Don't be like Silicon Valley': Kiwi SaaS firms encouraged to look after their own

New Zealand's tech sector gathers at the Southern SaaS event in Auckland to focus on achieving faster and smarter growth.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

Agricultural Technology

Agritech NZ signs historic agreement with US agritech firm

Agritech growth in New Zealand is now getting a helping hand thanks to a deal with US-based firm Western Growers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

Agricultural Technology

NZ agritech innovators touch down in Silicon Valley

Thirty of New Zealand's agritech innovators have finally landed in Silicon Valley this week as they get ready to put their innovations to the test.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018

Smart Cities

Cybersecurity should be priority in US$8b smart utility spend

Utilities are becoming increasingly connected worldwide, and also becoming increasingly vulnerable - so why are governments letting security slide?.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018

Software-as-a-Service

Australian SaaS players draw in US investors

US interest in Australian tech firms surged, driving a 33% jump in M-A deals this quarter. Key players like Atlassian are catching investors' eyes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018

Hyperscale

REPORT: An in-depth look into Japan's largest data center markets

Structure Research recently published a 160 page study on the Tokyo and Osaka colocation data center markets – we've picked out the important bits.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018

Digital Transformation

Cofounder of NZ-born firm Adeption lights up Times Square

Carl Sanders-Edwards, cofounder of NZ-born Adeption, celebrated his NASDAQ Milestone Makers graduation by lighting up Times Square with the firm's logo.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018