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A solution to crippling project inefficiency
Software-as-a-Service

A solution to crippling project inefficiency

AI could slash delays and rework in New Zealand construction by linking site and office data, Billie Onsite's Annie Liang says.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025

Global Stories

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EasyPicky splits retail software into App & Platform
Software-as-a-Service

EasyPicky splits retail software into App & Platform

Retailers can now link shelf data to head-office action more quickly, as EasyPicky has split its offer into modular app and platform tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Getac launches rugged G140 Copilot+ tablet in Australia
Unified Communications

Getac launches rugged G140 Copilot+ tablet in Australia

Field teams in Australia and New Zealand gain a new Copilot+ option as Getac adds an AMD-powered rugged tablet for harsh environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Construction claims are shaped before disputes begin
DevOps

Construction claims are shaped before disputes begin

Construction claims are often won or lost on everyday site records, yet most digital tools still prioritise delivery over evidential strength.

By Jenna Farrell • 6 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
EasyPicky sets up Delaware base to drive US growth
Data Analytics

EasyPicky sets up Delaware base to drive US growth

French retail tech firm EasyPicky opens a Delaware base as it targets the US to help drive 90% of its revenue from international markets by 2028.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Blackline Safety brings connected gas tech to sniffer dogs
Internet of Things

Blackline Safety brings connected gas tech to sniffer dogs

Blackline Safety fits sniffer dogs with GPS gas monitors, pairing canine noses with connected tech to track leaks for rural utilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
XYZ Reality appoints Waleed Zafar as Chief Revenue Officer
DevOps

XYZ Reality appoints Waleed Zafar as Chief Revenue Officer

XYZ Reality has named Waleed Zafar as Chief Revenue Officer, aiming to boost global growth in construction tech across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
GapMaps Connect adds essential store intel into GapMaps Live
Maps

GapMaps Connect adds essential store intel into GapMaps Live

With the new feature, brands can capture and upload field data in and around a physical location to inform and plan their location decisions.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2023

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WA police face backlash over live facial recognition
Data Protection

WA police face backlash over live facial recognition

Privacy advocates say the rollout could wrongly flag innocent people and expose WA residents to biometric surveillance without clear consent or oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
digiLab AI sailing model cuts prediction error by 85%
Artificial Intelligence

digiLab AI sailing model cuts prediction error by 85%

After a season of racing and retraining, the software's forecasts were shown to be far more reliable, even in severe offshore conditions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
SoloTruth launches asset platform to tackle ghost assets
Manufacturing

SoloTruth launches asset platform to tackle ghost assets

Ghost assets can distort reporting and compliance, with SoloTruth's new platform aiming to keep fixed-asset records aligned with reality.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
The biggest mistakes companies make when choosing management software
DevOps

The biggest mistakes companies make when choosing management software

Poorly chosen systems can slow projects, frustrate crews and leave construction firms paying for software that nobody uses.

By Charle Cao • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026