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Most firms unprepared for GenAI surge despite competitiveness
Digital Transformation

Most firms unprepared for GenAI surge despite competitiveness

A global study reveals 60% of multinational firms lack confidence in their data readiness to harness generative AI's business value despite its potential.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Ricoh achieves first EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating
Supply Chain

Ricoh achieves first EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating

Ricoh has secured a Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis, ranking in the top 1% globally, following a decade of Gold standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Fortinet enhances OT Security Platform with new updates
Firewalls

Fortinet enhances OT Security Platform with new updates

Fortinet has unveiled significant upgrades to its OT Security Platform, aimed at bolstering the defence of critical infrastructure against escalating cyberthreats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Mendix 10.18 release enhances AI-assisted development
Digital Transformation

Mendix 10.18 release enhances AI-assisted development

Mendix has launched its latest update, Mendix 10.18, featuring AI-driven enhancements and new tools to streamline software development and digital transformation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
Stepping into the future of Australia's IT infrastructure with confidence
Hyperscale

Stepping into the future of Australia's IT infrastructure with confidence

Australia's data centre market is set to grow significantly, driven by soaring AI demand and the urgent need for energy-efficient infrastructure.

By Lizzi Long • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2025
Phoenix Controls unveils new critical spaces control tech
DataCentre infrastructure

Phoenix Controls unveils new critical spaces control tech

Phoenix Controls has unveiled its Critical Spaces Control Platform to enhance safety and efficiency in critical environments like hospitals and labs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Environment stories

How emissions dropped across every sector
Agricultural Technology

How emissions dropped across every sector

Reduced livestock numbers and wetter weather helped drive a 2 per cent fall in New Zealand’s gross greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Apr 2025
Mitsubishi unveils efficient YYS series aircons in Singapore
Clean technologies

Mitsubishi unveils efficient YYS series aircons in Singapore

KM Marketing has launched Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' YYS series air conditioners in Singapore, enhancing energy efficiency for home and commercial cooling.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
International Built Environment Week (IBEW) in Singapore
Robotics

International Built Environment Week (IBEW) in Singapore

More than 250 exhibitors will gather in Singapore as the event spotlights digitalisation, sustainability and regulatory changes for the sector.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms
Labour Party

Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms

Cross-party backing is being sought to deliver a planning overhaul that could cut compliance costs by 45% while balancing development and environmental protection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
BEX Asia (The Built Environment Expo) in Singapore
Digital twins

BEX Asia (The Built Environment Expo) in Singapore

Held at Marina Bay Sands in September, the expo is expected to draw thousands of professionals seeking deals, contacts and CPD points.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Letting insurance help guide disaster preparedness
Insurance

Letting insurance help guide disaster preparedness

Rising disaster repair bills are pushing infrastructure providers to weigh resilience upgrades against insurance costs as climate risks grow.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Mar 2025
Changes to Public Works Act welcomed
Productivity

Changes to Public Works Act welcomed

Delays and cost blowouts on major infrastructure projects could ease as ministers move to streamline land acquisition rules and compensation disputes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Yondr expands London data centre with 40MW addition
Clean technologies

Yondr expands London data centre with 40MW addition

Yondr Group has commenced the third phase of its 100MW data centre campus in Slough, with a new 40MW facility set for completion by mid-2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Climate change rules clarified this year
Disaster Recovery

Climate change rules clarified this year

New disclosure and adaptation rules will force large firms to spell out climate risks, while greenwashing scrutiny and reporting relief evolve.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Tritax Big Box acquires 50% stake in Heathrow joint venture
Hyperscale

Tritax Big Box acquires 50% stake in Heathrow joint venture

Burges Salmon has guided Tritax Big Box in a joint venture to enhance power delivery for a substantial new data centre at Heathrow, valued at GBP £5 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Using building materials for carbon storage
University of Canterbury

Using building materials for carbon storage

Replacing conventional materials in new infrastructure could lock away 16.6 billion tonnes of CO2 a year, researchers say.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
NZSIS urges wider sharing of intelligence to build resilience
Data Analytics

NZSIS urges wider sharing of intelligence to build resilience

NZSIS Director Andrew Hampton calls for broader public and business access to intelligence, aiming to boost community resilience and national security.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024