Urbanization stories
NZ insured losses hit NZ$120 million after calm year
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
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climate change
New Zealand's insured natural hazard losses reached NZD $120 million in 2025, a second straight below-average year after 2023's spike.
AI trainers surge as NZ firms ramp up global hiring
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crypto
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
AI trainer jobs are booming as NZ firms tap global talent, while startups abroad chase specialists and remote staff drift back to cities.
Southland's first 'AI factory' data centre gets go-ahead
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Datagrid wins consent for Southland “AI factory” data centre and subsea cable, paving way for 280 MW campus near Invercargill.
Milestone opens Singapore hub for AI video security
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
Milestone opens Singapore AI video hub to showcase open-platform security tech as Asia-Pacific market heads for USD $59.54 billion by 2030.
New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.
Will AI companions change how we think about pets?
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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data protection
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hyperscale
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iot
AI companions are edging into the mainstream, prompting doubts over whether digital pets could reshape - but not replace - traditional pet ownership.
2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m for urban tech
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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clean technologies
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lps
Urban tech investor 2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m, lifting total assets to EUR €500m to back climate-focused city technologies.
Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
Thu, 1st May 2025
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smart cities
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data analytics
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iot
The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.
Emerald leads GBP £8.4m round to boost StormHarvester
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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saas
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data analytics
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ai
Emerald Technology Ventures has led a GBP £8.4 million funding round for Belfast's StormHarvester, aiming to enhance its smart water management solutions.
AI in 2025: Driving sustainability, security, and growth across Asia Pacific
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
As 2025 unfolds, AI is transforming the Asia Pacific region by enhancing sustainability and security, particularly in energy efficiency and digital infrastructure.
LoRaWAN report highlights smart city technology benefits
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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uc
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smart cities
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digital transformation
A new report by Beecham Research reveals how LoRaWAN is revolutionising smart city technology, addressing urban issues like pollution and congestion.
Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
The global smart city kiosk market is set for robust growth, expanding from USD $26.9 billion in 2023 to USD $93.7 billion by 2034, with a 12.2% CAGR, per Future Market Insights.
Wi-Fi chipset market poised to hit $34.5bn by 2033 with 4.4% CAGR
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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semiconductors
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iot
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connectivity
Rising adoption of IoT devices, smart home appliances and widespread internet connectivity is set to push the Wi-Fi chipset market value beyond expectations.
Whale Cloud, Alibaba partner with Ghana on smart city initiative
Fri, 19th Oct 2018
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smart cities
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partner programmes
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payment technologies
Accra, the capital and largest city of Ghana, is undergoing rapid urbanisation, causing challenges for city administrators.
Interconnection weaves APAC's remarkable growth story
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Urbanization is named in the Index as a key driver of Interconnection demand globally, and it's a huge factor in Interconnection demand in APAC.