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AI drives growth in global data centre construction costs
Supply Chain

AI drives growth in global data centre construction costs

Turner & Townsend has unveiled its eighth Data Centre Cost Index, detailing construction costs across 50 markets and highlighting AI's growing influence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Dematic launches Vision Picking Solution in ANZ supply chain
Supply Chain

Dematic launches Vision Picking Solution in ANZ supply chain

Dematic has unveiled its Vision Picking Solution in Australia and New Zealand. This HUD tech aims to boost warehouse productivity and supply chain efficiency with real-time data.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Dayforce report reveals disconnect between executives & workers
DevOps

Dayforce report reveals disconnect between executives & workers

A new Dayforce report reveals significant disconnects between executives' perceptions and the realities faced by frontline workers and middle managers in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
New Zealand's Fingermark secures major investment from Ecolab
Unified Communications

New Zealand's Fingermark secures major investment from Ecolab

Fingermark secures multimillion-dollar investment from Ecolab, aiming to revolutionise global Quick Service Restaurants with advanced automation technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
SmartBear launches HaloAI to revolutionise software development
DevOps

SmartBear launches HaloAI to revolutionise software development

SmartBear introduces HaloAI, a generative AI technology, to automate and revolutionise software development, aiming to boost productivity amid a skilled labour shortage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Square & SevenRooms team up to enhance restaurant operations
Customer Experience

Square & SevenRooms team up to enhance restaurant operations

Square's new integration with SevenRooms aims to revolutionise hospitality management, enabling seamless data sharing for personalised guest experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
TeamViewer & Manhattan Associates form tech alliance for global logistics
Supply Chain

TeamViewer & Manhattan Associates form tech alliance for global logistics

Global tech provider TeamViewer partners with logistics leader Manhattan Associates to digitise warehouse operations worldwide, revolutionising the sector with vision picking technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
TeamViewer & Manhattan Associates team up for warehouse digitisation
Digital Transformation

TeamViewer & Manhattan Associates team up for warehouse digitisation

TeamViewer strategically allies with Manhattan Associates to digitalise global warehouse operations, utilising advanced vision picking tech for increased accuracy and efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Accelerate global growth with an agile HR strategy
Unified Communications

Accelerate global growth with an agile HR strategy

Business growth can be optimised by adopting an agile HR approach, enhancing speed and flexibility in response to global market shifts, according to a study and leading companies' practices.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Peak performance: How retailers prepare for holiday season
Data Analytics

Peak performance: How retailers prepare for holiday season

As the holiday season approaches, retailers face new challenges in adapting strategies amidst inflation and changing consumer behaviour, aiming for peak performance.

By Anthony Beavis • 7 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Warehouse challenges in Australia focus on tech upgrades
Robotics

Warehouse challenges in Australia focus on tech upgrades

Research by Manhattan Associates reveals 93% of Australian warehouse professionals face staffing challenges, highlighting urgent IT needs amid rising demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
London ranks among top ten costly cities for data centres
Supply Chain

London ranks among top ten costly cities for data centres

Turner & Townsend's report reveals London ranks 10th for expensive data centres, amidst rising challenges in power and supply chain amid AI demand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Australian execs brace for impact from right to disconnect law
Data Privacy

Australian execs brace for impact from right to disconnect law

Most Australian executives foresee the new 'right to disconnect' legislation, impacting their operations significantly, while few believe it will improve work-life balance.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, La Trobe Uni, Google Cloud partner
DevOps

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, La Trobe Uni, Google Cloud partner

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, La Trobe University, and Google Cloud team up to close Australia's tech skills gap by integrating cloud curriculum into CSIT programme.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Greater Manchester councils select inploi to boost job platform
Artificial Intelligence

Greater Manchester councils select inploi to boost job platform

Consortium of 13 councils selects talent tech firm inploi for a four-year, six-figure contract to enhance the greater.jobs platform amidst UK's labour shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Wavelink certified to offer Fortinet cybersecurity training in AUS
Firewalls

Wavelink certified to offer Fortinet cybersecurity training in AUS

Wavelink has earned Fortinet's Authorised Training Centre certification, allowing it to deliver Fortinet-certified cybersecurity training across Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
What Artificial Intelligence means for Your KiwiSaver account
Supply Chain

What Artificial Intelligence means for Your KiwiSaver account

AI could revolutionise KiwiSaver accounts by providing real-time data insights, optimising investments, and driving wealth creation for 3.25+ million investors.

By Morne Redgard • 5 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
AI use surges in Australia's construction industry
Supply Chain

AI use surges in Australia's construction industry

AI use is rapidly growing in Australia's construction sector, with 30% of firms trialling or implementing AI technologies to tackle rising costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024