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Intelligent protection for the future
Wearables

Intelligent protection for the future

Wider use of connected safety gear depends on manufacturers, purchasers and workers keeping pace with fast-changing technology and clear instructions.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 11th Oct 2020
Why Digital Twins are taking the construction industry by storm
Smart Cities

Why Digital Twins are taking the construction industry by storm

Construction firms could cut costs and delays by using digital replicas to spot failures, test designs and improve sustainability before build-out.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
Lockdowns highlight the need for water automation
Smart Cities

Lockdowns highlight the need for water automation

Lockdowns have exposed costly staffing risks in water and wastewater plants, strengthening the case for remote monitoring and automation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Rush to digitize leaves business ill-prepared
Software-as-a-Service

Rush to digitize leaves business ill-prepared

Boards are being warned that hurried digital upgrades can become costly mistakes if planning, testing and governance are left too late.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
COVID-19: an opportunity for the water sector
Hybrid & Remote Work

COVID-19: an opportunity for the water sector

Lockdowns have boosted support for digital tools, wastewater monitoring and investment as utilities grapple with falling revenues and rising demand.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Sun, 23rd Aug 2020
Get on the right track – Rail live and on demand
Digital Transformation

Get on the right track – Rail live and on demand

Rail operators under pressure from Covid-19 can join a 24-hour virtual summit with 50 speakers live or on-demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare
Digital Transformation

Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare

One-third of construction jobs are at risk as firms brace for insolvencies and shift training and services online to survive the lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
How is new tech affecting health and safety at work?
Wearables

How is new tech affecting health and safety at work?

Digital monitoring, AI and online platforms are heightening stress, blurring boundaries and complicating safety rules for workers, experts warn.

By Curreen • 13 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019
Flexible working set to eclipse Artificial Intelligence as a key disruptor in the 2020s
Human Capital Management

Flexible working set to eclipse Artificial Intelligence as a key disruptor in the 2020s

Flexible work could cut New Zealand’s CO2 emissions by 900,000 tonnes a year and add up to NZ$18.1 billion to the economy by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019
Why many Kiwis are still sceptical about the digital age
Unified Communications

Why many Kiwis are still sceptical about the digital age

92% of New Zealanders worry about children accessing inappropriate internet content, according to research by InternetNZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
UAV specialist completes first oil tanker survey
Robotics

UAV specialist completes first oil tanker survey

The survey cut inspection time to a day per tank and reduced scaffold-related risks, as the ship sat in Singapore for ABS checks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Working in the digital future
Robotics

Working in the digital future

Workers could face more stress and ergonomic strain as algorithm-run jobs and 24/7 monitoring reshape workplace safety by 2025.

By Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2018

Global Stories

Digitalisation stories

Cyber-worries delaying move to digital, says Deloitte
Virtualisation

Cyber-worries delaying move to digital, says Deloitte

The report, commissioned by VMware, states that the Asia Pacific is delaying digitalisation due to fear of cyber-attacks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
AI changing the game for sports fans
Artificial Intelligence

AI changing the game for sports fans

New NTT research shows over half of people aged 18-34 believe AI creates better engagement, but only a quarter know how it's applied in sports.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Tech/talent combo key to solving underemployment, says Verint
Customer Relationship Management

Tech/talent combo key to solving underemployment, says Verint

IT and HR leaders must work more closely together to redefine the future workforce in order to keep the Aussie job market from collapsing.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
Mobile virtual network market booming in APAC
Fintech

Mobile virtual network market booming in APAC

A recent Fortune Business Insights report states that the MVNO market will see compound growth of around 8% over the next six years.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Exclusive: The impact of digitalisation and automation on the retail industry
IT Automation

Exclusive: The impact of digitalisation and automation on the retail industry

The retail industry is changing to meet modern consumer demands, according to Zebra's regional Director and MyChemist director.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
How Fujitsu aims to tackle digitalisation and the data that comes with it
Data Analytics

How Fujitsu aims to tackle digitalisation and the data that comes with it

Fujitsu unveils CELSIUS workstations, blending top-tier power with advanced security, tailored for data-heavy tasks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018