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Heed the heed warning signs
Manufacturing

Heed the heed warning signs

New Zealand firms are feeling the strain as insolvencies jumped 31% in the first quarter, with construction failures up 44%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Cheaper public transport sees drop in car use
Urban Planning

Cheaper public transport sees drop in car use

Queensland’s permanent 50 cent fares have lifted patronage and forced Brisbane parking prices down, while saving commuters thousands a year.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Is KiwiRail going back to the bad old days?
KiwiRail

Is KiwiRail going back to the bad old days?

Secondary rail lines across New Zealand face slower maintenance and more speed restrictions under KiwiRail’s latest plan, alarming South Island operators.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024
Unified Communications

New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024

A report reveals New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold for customer service in 2024, with two-thirds considering switching providers due to delays.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Transport stories

Key security vulnerabilities revealed in 2025 hack report
Construction

Key security vulnerabilities revealed in 2025 hack report

The CyberCX Hack Report for 2025 reveals alarming cyber vulnerabilities, with 90% of severe findings linked to Application Security and Identity Management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Pelion launches Pelion Plans aiming for global growth
Internet of Things

Pelion launches Pelion Plans aiming for global growth

Pelion has unveiled Pelion Plans, a new managed IoT offering, as it aims for global growth and enhances its service reliability for enterprise clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Segway unveils new line of high-tech eKickScooters
Transport

Segway unveils new line of high-tech eKickScooters

Segway has unveiled its third-generation eKickScooters, including the high-performance GT3 and Max G3 models, designed for urban transport and adventure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Davenham Switchgear opens global site in Nottingham
Manufacturing

Davenham Switchgear opens global site in Nottingham

Davenham Switchgear has chosen Nottingham for its new 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility, creating over 100 jobs to meet growing tech demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Transport stories

SafetyCulture & Directed partner to boost fleet safety with data
Digital Transformation

SafetyCulture & Directed partner to boost fleet safety with data

Directed Technologies partners with SafetyCulture to integrate OEM-embedded vehicle data, enhancing fleet safety and compliance via a streamlined, real-time platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Industry 4.0 pioneer to headline Sydney transformation summit
Robotics

Industry 4.0 pioneer to headline Sydney transformation summit

Professor Henrik von Scheel, Industry 4.0 originator, will headline Industrial Transformation Australia 2025 in Sydney, discussing future megatrends shaping manufacturing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund
Supply Chain

Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund

Qantas and Airbus have committed AUD $15 million to Climate Tech Partners, aiming to boost sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonisation tech in aviation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Singaporeans spend 40m hours on hold, report reveals
Unified Communications

Singaporeans spend 40m hours on hold, report reveals

Singaporeans have spent a staggering 40 million hours on hold for customer service, as revealed by a ServiceNow report highlighting ongoing service challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Arup appoints new MD for APAC to drive regional growth
EduTech

Arup appoints new MD for APAC to drive regional growth

Arup has appointed TC Chew as Managing Director for its APAC operations, aiming to boost growth as the region emerges as a major economic hub.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Hadean partners with Google Cloud to enhance spatial platform
Smart Cities

Hadean partners with Google Cloud to enhance spatial platform

Hadean partners with Google Cloud to integrate AI models into its spatial computing platform, enhancing virtual simulations for disaster preparedness and urban planning.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Proto Hologram explores AI holograms for deaf access
EduTech

Proto Hologram explores AI holograms for deaf access

Brittany Barry from Proto Hologram will showcase how volumetric displays can enhance sign language understanding at California State University Northridge's conference.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Cubic unveils FEnX: innovative AI fare gate system launch
Network Infrastructure

Cubic unveils FEnX: innovative AI fare gate system launch

Cubic Transportation Systems has unveiled FEnX, an advanced fare gate system enhancing revenue protection and accessibility across transit networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
AI centre to tackle fare evasion on public transport system
Customer Experience

AI centre to tackle fare evasion on public transport system

Cubic Transportation Systems will partner with Imperial College London to create an innovation centre aimed at combating GBP £130 - £150 million in annual fare evasion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025