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The Internet Of Things is turning facilities management on its head
Software-as-a-Service

The Internet Of Things is turning facilities management on its head

Facilities managers are facing lower costs and faster fault response as connected sensors and software automate maintenance across buildings.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
A complete electrical safety checklist for office workers
Health and Safety

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
‘Year in Infrastructure 2018’ awards finalists announced
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

Global Stories

United States (US) stories

Study finds social media for businesses is more than just marketing
Marketing Technologies

Study finds social media for businesses is more than just marketing

A Hootsuite study reveals that businesses leveraging social media reap benefits beyond marketing, including community engagement and market insights.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018
Flexenclosure strengthens stranglehold on Pacific market
Network Infrastructure

Flexenclosure strengthens stranglehold on Pacific market

The edge computing and cable landing company has received orders in two new Pacific countries, bringing the total to five in the last 18 months.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Sep 2018
New Zealand outpacing global smart TV adoption
Digital Entertainment

New Zealand outpacing global smart TV adoption

New Zealand is becoming a global leader in smart TV adoption, with a 44% adoption rate second only to South Korea, according to research firm IDC.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Exclusive: The challenges of integrating emotion into technology
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: The challenges of integrating emotion into technology

AI integration poses cultural challenges for businesses, says Husain Al-Badry, GM of Innovation at Datacom Customer Experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Enterprise WLAN market still on the rise in Q2 2018
Wireless Networks

Enterprise WLAN market still on the rise in Q2 2018

The combined consumer and enterprise WLAN market segments rose 1.9% year over year in the second quarter of 2018.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018
Sunshine Coast connecting to Asia and the US with new submarine cable
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
Agritech firm releases open source water monitor built on Raspberry Pi
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
Silicon Valley connection key to Kiwi growth, says expert
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
Agricultural robotics firm appoints new CEO as it prepares to go global
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
Facebook video creators can now monetise 'Ad Breaks'
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
Tech Futures Lab launches Digital Suitcase to upskill everyday adults
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
'Don't be like Silicon Valley': Kiwi SaaS firms encouraged to look after their own
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
Agritech NZ signs historic agreement with US agritech firm
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
NZ agritech innovators touch down in Silicon Valley
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
Cybersecurity should be priority in US$8b smart utility spend
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