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Why data backups should be a part of daily operations
Firewalls

Why data backups should be a part of daily operations

Cloud computing has advantages, but security remains a concern, says Christian Mahncke, urging companies to automate data backups and implement robust DR plans.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
SAP reshuffles top local roles in face of strong cloud and digital innovation system demand
SAP

SAP reshuffles top local roles in face of strong cloud and digital innovation system demand

SAP has reshuffled its top local roles, with a new ANZ president and MD and a new executive director as it pushes cloud and digital innovation.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017

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Red zoned: How a remote monitoring solution constantly analyses building safety
Software-as-a-Service

Red zoned: How a remote monitoring solution constantly analyses building safety

After earthquakes, managers could know within minutes whether buildings are safe, cutting weeks of waiting for engineering reports.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
How security and style can go hand in hand
Data centers

How security and style can go hand in hand

Designers can now visualise secure entrances in their own projects as HTS launches a product realisation service across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Major proptech trends impacting commercial real estate in 2019
Software-as-a-Service

Major proptech trends impacting commercial real estate in 2019

Automation is becoming a priority for commercial real estate firms, even as many still rely on spreadsheets and play catch-up on digital tools.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Feb 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
Blockchain powered eco-towers set to take to the skies
Smart Cities

Blockchain powered eco-towers set to take to the skies

Hangzhou’s proposed towers could ease water and energy pressures if approved, as the mixed-use scheme remains under review.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
Connected services designed to improve elevator and escalator performance
Smart Cities

Connected services designed to improve elevator and escalator performance

Passengers in New Zealand and Australia should see fewer delays as sensor data helps KONE predict faults and cut lift downtime.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
The Internet Of Things is turning facilities management on its head
Software-as-a-Service

The Internet Of Things is turning facilities management on its head

Facilities managers are facing lower costs and faster fault response as connected sensors and software automate maintenance across buildings.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Auckland Council using Amazon to help unlock its data
Smart Cities

Auckland Council using Amazon to help unlock its data

Planning decisions in Auckland will now be based on data processed in two days rather than months, as the council moves its portal to AWS Cloud.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2018
National AI strategy urgently needed, major report insists
Customer Relationship Management

National AI strategy urgently needed, major report insists

A shortage of local AI talent risks leaving New Zealand a downstream consumer of overseas research unless ministers set a coordinated strategy soon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Leading construction health check provider joins forces with construction productivity software leader
Software-as-a-Service

Leading construction health check provider joins forces with construction productivity software leader

Real-time project data will now flag delays earlier for builders, as Acuite and PlanGrid link dashboards to improve margins and safety.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030
Robotics

Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030

By 2030, New Zealanders may ditch textbooks and landlines as digital tools reshape schools, homes and the way services are delivered.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?
Digital Transformation

How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?

Tech is already New Zealand’s third-biggest sector, with demand for software programmers rising 11 per cent a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Top Google researcher to address Auckland digital summit
Smart Cities

Top Google researcher to address Auckland digital summit

Auckland’s biggest global tech summit will draw more than 450 delegates as New Zealand pushes a national digital roadmap.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Are your health records safe from attackers?
Data Protection

Are your health records safe from attackers?

Patients could face disrupted care and higher risks as a Microsoft security chief warns New Zealand health systems remain easy targets for hackers.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Electricity companies to become digital utilities?
Software-as-a-Service

Electricity companies to become digital utilities?

Nearly 60 per cent of industry respondents say current systems need major changes as electric cars and prosumers reshape demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017