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Verizon Enterprise Solutions names new global president

George Fischer has been appointed as the new president of Verizon Enterprise Solutions, replacing Chris Formant. #Verizon #leadership.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016

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Agricultural Technology

IoT could be worth more than $2 billion over 10 years

A lack of awareness is slowing investment, even though just nine IoT uses could add NZD $2.2 billion to New Zealand’s economy over 10 years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017

Chorus

Broad range of local government awards finalists

Seventeen council projects have made the cut for LGNZ's Excellence Awards, highlighting work that is already improving services, the environment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017

Data Analytics

New Zealand too slow to embrace technology

Slow adoption is holding back New Zealand firms, with a tech leader warning apathy and risk aversion are stunting export growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017

Schools

Billion-dollar Budget boost

New roads, rail and schools will be funded as the government lifts capital spending by USD $4 billion in Budget 2017.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017

Clean technologies

Greens call for halt to scrapping of electric trains

New Zealand could face higher rail costs and more breakdowns after KiwiRail was warned diesel replacements may be pricier and less reliable than electrics.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Schools

Budget infrastructure commitment gets thumbs up

Industry leaders say the extra NZD $11 billion in capital spending could unlock private funding for roads, hospitals and housing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th 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

Productivity

Economy riding growth wave but…

Tourism and migration are propping up growth, but record household debt and weaker investment threaten New Zealand’s longer-term outlook.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Apr 2017

Risk & Compliance

Assessing the risk of client-initiated violence

WorkSafe’s case against MSD is a warning to public-facing employers to review protections after Ashburton exposed deadly gaps in staff safety.

By Geoff • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017

Wearables

Research underway on the impact of Internet of Things

A national study could reveal hundreds of millions of dollars in gains for New Zealand as businesses remain slow to adopt connected devices.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017

Digital Transformation

New app keeps lone workers in touch

New Zealand employers face higher safety and compliance risks as a new app lets lone workers summon help without extra hardware.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Mar 2017

Risk & Compliance

More time required to complete testing and commissioning at Waterview Connection

Opening of the Waterview Tunnel has slipped by up to three months as safety testing of its complex systems continues.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 26th Mar 2017

New Zealand Labour Party

Planning forum to challenge politicians

Planning reforms will face scrutiny in Wellington, with more than 600 delegates set to quiz parties on housing, growth and resilience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017

EduTech

Education, govt and corporate buck downward trend to record increased PC sales

Education, govt and corporate PC shipments have recorded growth in Australia for Q4 and full year 2016, IDC Australia says. So who's winning and why?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017

Auckland Council

Magnet cities and the infrastructure conundrum

Auckland’s rapid growth has left New Zealand grappling with housing shortages and overloaded transport, prompting calls for a rethink on planning.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017

Software Development

Multi-million-dollar air traffic management revamp

Travellers and airlines are set for safer, more efficient flights as Airways New Zealand replaces ageing control platforms in a USD $58 million overhaul.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017