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Connexionz to manage New York ferry service

New York commuters will get real-time ferry information and smarter fleet maintenance as the new service readies to launch next month.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017

Unified Communications

Tenable continues ANZ ramp up with appointment of first country manager

Tenable Network Security has continued to ramp up its local presence, appointing its first ANZ country manager as it eyes up the enterprise market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017

Leadership

New boss for HPE New Zealand as Colin Henderson takes top job

Colin Henderson has been promoted to the top job at Hewlett Packard Enterprise New Zealand, following the departure of Keith Watson.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017

Cloud Services

Former channel boss takes the reins as ShoreTel's new ANZ head

Former ShoreTel channel boss Ben Swanson is taking over the reins as ANZ regional director, replacing Jamie Romanin.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017

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Edith Cowan University

Put your foot down on diabetes

Walking down stairs may cut diabetes risk more than climbing, with a 12-week study showing better glucose, cholesterol and balance results.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017

Smart Cities

Significant drone insurance cover increase, expert says

As drones multiply in New Zealand, operators are increasingly seeking cover to protect against crashes, liability and legal action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017

Supply Chain

Quantity surveyors lead joint payments move

Builders and subcontractors gain trust protection under the new retention regime, as industry groups issue guidance to clarify compliance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017

Risk & Compliance

Recent cyclones signal need for better planning

Flood-hit communities are being urged to plan for rising sea levels and more frequent extremes as experts warn current rules lag behind climate risk.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017

Sustainability

Talking the talk, walking the walk

The group’s Auckland office has lifted its NABERSNZ tenant score to 5 stars, underscoring lower energy use for occupiers and landlords alike.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2017

Auckland Council

Excellent disaster response recognised with top award

A red-zone recovery plan for quake-hit Waimakariri has won New Zealand’s top planning prize after balancing housing, heritage and infrastructure needs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2017

Property Market

Record number of Auckland apartments forecast

Auckland buyers face rising prices as 3,840 apartments are forecast to be completed next year despite labour and cost pressures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017

Malware

CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks

The new unit will give businesses and internet users a hotline and online tools to report attacks as ransomware and hacking rise.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017

Smart Cities

Familiar face to push smart cities, AI for NEC NZ

NEC NZ has appointed industry veteran David Tse as sales and marketing manager as it looks to drive smart cities, AI and public safety locally.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017

Climate change

Local research shows mining land can be restored

Restoration could be faster and cheaper for disused mine sites, with researchers saying whole ecosystems can be moved intact and recover immediately.

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

Human Capital Management

Four-dimensional approach for all-round wellness

Workplace stress is costing employers productivity and retention, as firms widen wellness programmes beyond exercise to mind, emotions and values.

By Geoff • 9 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017

Sustainability

Scion and VITO explore the built environment

Growing demand for greener buildings is pushing New Zealand firms to prove the environmental impact of materials, researchers say.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017

Local Government

More cohesive approach to development needed

Wellington’s future growth could be slowed by quake risk and a funding model that makes new housing increasingly unviable, says Property Council Chief Executive Connal Townsend.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017