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Ashburton second bridge project on track despite weather risks
Metservice

Ashburton second bridge project on track despite weather risks

Weather remains the main risk to Ashburton's second bridge, but NZTA says the NZD $134-$144 million project is still on time and on budget.

By Jonathan Leask • 4 min read • Last week
McKay completes electrical upgrade for Clarks Beach plant
Utilities

McKay completes electrical upgrade for Clarks Beach plant

The upgraded plant can now treat more than five million litres of wastewater a day, bringing Clarks Beach closer to full operation.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

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Utilities stories

TCS launches industrial AI foundry for manufacturers
Space

TCS launches industrial AI foundry for manufacturers

Four in five UK manufacturers are already trialling AI, as TCS aims to turn pilots into factory-floor systems that lift productivity by up to 25%.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Milestone appoints Peter Bartzios for South Pacific
Surveillance

Milestone appoints Peter Bartzios for South Pacific

The hire strengthens support for large infrastructure and enterprise security projects in the South Pacific, where buyers want systems that can scale over time.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Accenture buys Sagacity to boost customer intelligence
Data Analytics

Accenture buys Sagacity to boost customer intelligence

The deal adds more than 140 specialists as consulting groups race to turn customer data and AI into growth, retention and service gains.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Getac launches B360X rugged notebooks for field AI
Manufacturing

Getac launches B360X rugged notebooks for field AI

Frontline teams in remote sites can now run AI workloads without cloud links, as the new notebooks add local processing and a 14-inch display.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Finance leaders favour visibility & planning over cuts
Artificial Intelligence

Finance leaders favour visibility & planning over cuts

More finance teams are using data and planning tools to protect growth spending as volatility makes broad cuts less attractive.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Tributech: AI is rewriting the threat model for Europe's CNI
Manufacturing

Tributech: AI is rewriting the threat model for Europe's CNI

New UK reporting rules and AI-enabled attacks are leaving critical infrastructure operators with far less time to spot and contain breaches.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
Europe energy groups warn cyber rules lag behind risk
Internet of Things

Europe energy groups warn cyber rules lag behind risk

Attackers could exploit gaps in connected energy devices and grid links unless utilities, manufacturers and regulators improve practical resilience, experts said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Australian utilities extend data investments across uses
Data Analytics

Australian utilities extend data investments across uses

Most utilities in Australia and New Zealand are reusing data tools across at least two extra uses, helping justify earlier investments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Gallagher wins NPSA approval for High Sec T30 keypad
Physical Security

Gallagher wins NPSA approval for High Sec T30 keypad

The approval widens Gallagher Security's access-control options for government, defence and utilities customers needing NPSA-recognised hardware.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

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TEKenable folds Tether into brand after Salesforce growth
Customer Relationship Management

TEKenable folds Tether into brand after Salesforce growth

The group plans to hire more staff as enterprise demand for its Salesforce services rises across Ireland and the UK.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
Coast raises USD $35 million to expand field payments
Construction

Coast raises USD $35 million to expand field payments

The funding will help the New York-based fintech add customers and automate expenses, bill pay and accounts payable for field service firms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Accenture buys Sagacity to boost customer intelligence
Data Analytics

Accenture buys Sagacity to boost customer intelligence

The deal adds more than 140 specialists as Accenture tries to turn customer data and AI tools into measurable gains in retention and revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Flex expands app to cover mortgages & household bills
Fintech

Flex expands app to cover mortgages & household bills

The update targets cash-flow pressure by letting users manage housing, transport and utility bills in one app, including mortgage payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
SMEC AI Pathfinder draws 1,500 Australians to build AI
Digital Transformation

SMEC AI Pathfinder draws 1,500 Australians to build AI

The programme's record intake signals growing demand for hands-on AI support as more Australians with industry expertise move to build products.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
FourNet acquires SVL Business Solutions in fifth deal
Data Analytics

FourNet acquires SVL Business Solutions in fifth deal

The enlarged group will serve more than 450 customers and bolster its push into financial services and AI-led customer experience projects.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month