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WorkSafe bans wall-mounted heater
Risk & Compliance

WorkSafe bans wall-mounted heater

Several fires and overheating incidents have prompted a ban on Serene Classic S2068 bathroom heaters, with consumers urged to stop using them.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
REINZ calls for greater regulation for property managers
Risk & Compliance

REINZ calls for greater regulation for property managers

More than 5,000 residential property managers in New Zealand could soon face minimum standards under a bill backed by REINZ.

By Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Wellington Water given ‘open cheque book’ with no accountability
Productivity

Wellington Water given ‘open cheque book’ with no accountability

Maintenance costs have surged 71% in three years, as a review warns Wellington ratepayers are funding leaks without proper oversight.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Global consultation opens on how to measure a building’s emissions
Energy efficient

Global consultation opens on how to measure a building’s emissions

A new global standard could give builders and lenders a common way to compare a building’s whole-life greenhouse gas emissions.

By Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

Global Stories

Regulation stories

Stablecoins: Clarifying myths and highlighting superpowers
Digital Transformation

Stablecoins: Clarifying myths and highlighting superpowers

Stablecoins, an innovative class of cryptocurrency, combine the advantages of digital security and rapid transactions, despite myths and misunderstandings.

By Janine Grainger • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Data Privacy Day: Zoho highlights the need for more education
EduTech

Data Privacy Day: Zoho highlights the need for more education

Data Privacy Day: Zoho stresses the vital need for businesses to educate themselves, increase transparency and bolster data privacy practices as AI use intensifies.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
A new kind of PC is coming: From personal computer to innovation enabler
Unified Communications

A new kind of PC is coming: From personal computer to innovation enabler

Generative AI is transforming personal computers (PCs) from mere consumer technology to platforms for innovation, set to revolutionise the way we live and work.

By Brad Pulford • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
SAP announces Angela Colantuono as new President for Australian & NZ markets
Digital Transformation

SAP announces Angela Colantuono as new President for Australian & NZ markets

Angela Colantuono has succeeded Damien Bueno as the new President and Managing Director for SAP Australia and New Zealand, aiming to accelerate customer's move to cloud.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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EU takes lead with revolutionary Artificial Intelligence Act
Risk & Compliance

EU takes lead with revolutionary Artificial Intelligence Act

Evolving AI Act positions EU at the helm of a comprehensive framework, pioneering guidelines for worldwide AI development, setting the pace for innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
AI ethics take centre stage at World Economic Forum
Customer Experience

AI ethics take centre stage at World Economic Forum

AI regulation will likely vary - with some aspects being vital and others possibly being more adaptable to enable AI's massive potential fully.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit
Fintech

Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit

Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study
Data Analytics

Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study

Australian businesses express the highest global distrust in AI technology, with 60% showing scepticism, according to a study by cloud applications provider, Workday.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Australia poised to maximise AI benefits with new risk-based approach
Robotics

Australia poised to maximise AI benefits with new risk-based approach

Australia's Federal government's risk-based approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation is seen as a critical move for Australia's economy and societal growth, according to ACS.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
EU chief urges Europe to boost AI initiatives at Davos
Unified Communications

EU chief urges Europe to boost AI initiatives at Davos

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen urges Europe to increase AI adoption for competitiveness at the World Economic Forum.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Singapore firms prioritise AI and cloud in 2024 IT investments
Edge Computing

Singapore firms prioritise AI and cloud in 2024 IT investments

Nearly all Singapore firms plan to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and boost cloud tech in 2024, despite hurdles in IT skills and infrastructure support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Darren Gladman becomes Energy Policy Manager at SMA Australia
Power / Energy

Darren Gladman becomes Energy Policy Manager at SMA Australia

Climate and energy policy veteran, Darren Gladman, assumes the pivotal role of Energy Policy and Regulatory Manager at SMA Australia, aiming to effect climate-friendly energy reforms.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
LPBank teams up with Finastra & NGS for digital treasury overhaul
Digital Transformation

LPBank teams up with Finastra & NGS for digital treasury overhaul

Lien Viet Post Joint Stock Commercial Bank (LPBank) joins forces with Finastra and NGS to drive digital transformation and elevate its treasury capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency and governance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024