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XYZ Reality achieves ISO 45001 health & safety standard
DevOps

XYZ Reality achieves ISO 45001 health & safety standard

XYZ Reality has achieved ISO 45001 certification, highlighting its commitment to health and safety in the construction industry and ensuring a safer workplace.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
AI demand reshaping data centres with new challenges ahead
Hyperscale

AI demand reshaping data centres with new challenges ahead

With AI demand surging, data centre operators face equipment shortages and safety risks, raising concerns over construction timelines and outdated technology.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
BrightHR report shows rise in HR tech use in ANZ SME market
Digital Transformation

BrightHR report shows rise in HR tech use in ANZ SME market

A BrightHR report reveals increasing HR tech adoption among small businesses in Australia and New Zealand, with a 27.4% rise in recorded holiday days.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
ServiceNow unveils new AI & governance features on platform
Unified Communications

ServiceNow unveils new AI & governance features on platform

ServiceNow unveils innovative generative AI features for its Now Platform, including multilingual support and AI governance tools, to enhance global collaboration.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Tū Ātea to build New Zealand's first private 5G network
Unified Communications

Tū Ātea to build New Zealand's first private 5G network

Tū Ātea is set to launch New Zealand's first commercial Private 5G network at CentrePort, enhancing connectivity for the vital Wellington port operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Exemplar & Radar Healthcare partnership enhances care
Unified Communications

Exemplar & Radar Healthcare partnership enhances care

Radar Healthcare and Exemplar Health Care are enhancing care quality through technological integration, leading to improved patient outcomes and safety.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Sharp Electronics GmbH earns EcoVadis Gold for sustainability
Power / Energy

Sharp Electronics GmbH earns EcoVadis Gold for sustainability

Sharp Electronics has secured the EcoVadis Gold Rating for sustainability, placing it in the top 5% globally for its commitment to ethical practices.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices
Smart Home

Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices

Record entries for the biennial awards signal a fast-changing electrical sector, with sustainability, innovation and apprentices under scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Instant Products Group unveils smart toilet technology
Data Analytics

Instant Products Group unveils smart toilet technology

Instant Products Group has launched a smart toilet technology that improves real-time monitoring of waste, enhancing sanitation and efficiency on various sites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Fujifilm introduces Australia's first open MRI machine
Health Technologies

Fujifilm introduces Australia's first open MRI machine

Altus Medical Imaging in Gladesville has launched Australia's first Fujifilm Open MRI machine, enhancing patient comfort and accessibility in diagnostics.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Enhancing safety & efficiency for Australian utility workers
Unified Communications

Enhancing safety & efficiency for Australian utility workers

In Australia, real-time mobile solutions are transforming safety and efficiency for field workers in the energy sector, which faces a serious operational risk challenge.

By Vincent Parry • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
NZ boosts arc flash safety but lacks federal testing rules
Application Performance Monitoring

NZ boosts arc flash safety but lacks federal testing rules

New Zealand bolsters electrical safety with tightened arc flash standards; however, gaps in federal regulation persist. Schneider Electric steps in with tailored solutions.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Support lacking for at-risk construction workers
Construction

Support lacking for at-risk construction workers

Targeted support remains urgent for younger, female and LGBTQIA+ construction workers despite a rise in reported good mental health to 85%.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Kao Data appoints Pete Judson as new Chief Operating Officer
Network Infrastructure

Kao Data appoints Pete Judson as new Chief Operating Officer

Kao Data appoints Pete Judson as new COO, leveraging his 30 years of leadership to steer European expansion and operational excellence in data centres.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd Aug 2024
Improvements to temporary traffic management already underway
Local Government

Improvements to temporary traffic management already underway

A risk-based shift could reduce unnecessary cones and speed limits, but industry leaders say safety, not speed, is driving the transition.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Construction firms itching to work after Budget 2024
Local Government

Construction firms itching to work after Budget 2024

Civil contractors warn the slow pipeline could force more job cuts unless immediate work is brought forward to keep firms afloat.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
ALE & Fredon form alliance to boost Australia's smart buildings
Internet of Things

ALE & Fredon form alliance to boost Australia's smart buildings

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Fredon to revolutionise Australia's smart building sector, promising streamlined operations and sustainability enhancements.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024