Transport stories
Rail’s economic case is growing, but deferred upgrades and an ageing workforce threaten reliable services and future freight gains.
One NZ marks a year of Starlink texts with 7m messages sent and 700,000 customers now able to connect beyond standard mobile coverage.
Commuter and freight reliability in Auckland and Wellington is being prioritised as KiwiRail trims spending by USD $200 million over three years.
Passengers on the Manawatū and Wairarapa lines will see services doubled from 2030 as Greater Wellington orders 18 battery-electric trains.
The Greens say restoring passenger rail could ease pressure on Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga as regional airlines cut routes and costs climb.
New Zealand's Motu Move public transport card rollout faces further delay, with no new dates set amid frustration over complex integration challenges.
Tanium named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools as demand for AI-driven autonomous IT surges.
In 2026, AI and automation face a shakeout as pilots give way to hard ROI demands, exposing skills gaps and flawed processes at scale.
A survey reveals 73% of supply chain leaders faced supplier disruptions last year, with many turning to AI to curb financial losses and boost resilience.
Australian supply chain chiefs look beyond cost cuts to growth and automation, while frontline managers remain fixated on immediate savings.
Winsted will debut its Viking control room console line at DistribuTECH 2026, targeting 24/7 utility and process control environments.
Monzo data shows spending on AI platforms has more than doubled to GBP £19 million in 2025, as pre-loved shopping and coffee also surge.
8x8 buys Singapore-based Maven Lab to scale APAC CPaaS, folding Moobidesk into its CX platform for richer, multi-channel messaging.
AVEVA and IMD launch three-year study into how industrial AI and data reshape global ecosystems, supply chains and energy transition.
Australia's vast public sector is turning to AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve services, while navigating strict ethical safeguards.
Tasfreight rolls out OneAdvanced's cloud workforce platform to scrap paper-based rostering and streamline operations across Australia.
4Cabling is bolstering its presence with a new Western Australia distribution centre to enhance fibre solutions and cut lead times for local customers.
Team Global Express and TEMU have delivered 1 million parcels across Australia, boosting regional access and creating 50 new local driver jobs.
TEAMS Transport cut high-risk driving by 48% and saved over $1 million on insurance using Samsara's AI-powered fleet safety across its Canadian trucks.
Bentley has secured full UNECE cybersecurity compliance for its GT range, enabling sales across 56 countries with zero audit non-conformities.