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Parkable tech revives unused parking spaces, generates millions in revenue
Fintech

Parkable tech revives unused parking spaces, generates millions in revenue

New tech by Parkable may boost Australian landlords' fortunes by converting underutilised city-centre parking into flexible spaces, tapping into millions of potential revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Partners in Performance names two new ANZ Directors
Health Technologies

Partners in Performance names two new ANZ Directors

Australia's leading consultancy firm, Partners in Performance, welcomes new ANZ Directors, Ben Thompson and Jane Algie, bolstering their global leadership team and fuelling future growth and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking
Digital Transformation

Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking

Tech giants HERE Technologies and Netstar enhance strategic alliance, accelerating efficiency in asset management and navigation for commercial and heavy vehicles across the Australia-Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Beyond the Fast Lane: Women driving change in sustainable transport
Cartech

IWD 2024: Beyond the Fast Lane: Women driving change in sustainable transport

Women are pioneering change in the sustainable transport sector, challenging the gender gap and driving innovation at leading electric motorcycle manufacturer, Scorpio Electric.

By Carolyn Theng • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024
EduTech

Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024

Quorum Cyber's 2024 report forecasts AI weaponisation and intensified threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as major cybersecurity concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
AI amongst key trends shaping eCommerce and retail in 2024
Data Analytics

AI amongst key trends shaping eCommerce and retail in 2024

AI, sustainability, social commerce, and value provision will redefine retail and online sectors in 2024, predicts ecommerce specialist, Paul Waddy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Transport stories

Ashburton’s new freight hub to move trucks off highway
Supply Chain

Ashburton’s new freight hub to move trucks off highway

The hub is expected to take 40,000 truck movements a year off Mid Canterbury roads and cut freight emissions by 70%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Vertiv launches AI-powered SmartAisle 3 for data centre efficiency boost
Physical Security

Vertiv launches AI-powered SmartAisle 3 for data centre efficiency boost

Vertiv revolutionises micro modular data centre design with the introduction of the AI-infused SmartAisle 3, enhancing operational efficiency and offering energy savings of up to 20%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
The thinking behind congestion charging versus reality
Urban Planning

The thinking behind congestion charging versus reality

Auckland’s proposed road charge could cut peak-time delays, but only if public transport alternatives are ready from day one.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Okta appoints Sylvia Ng as regional VP for Greater ASEAN
Identity and Access Management

Okta appoints Sylvia Ng as regional VP for Greater ASEAN

Okta, Inc. boosts its senior team in ASEAN with the appointment of Sylvia Ng as Regional Vice President and Country Manager for Singapore.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Government transport plan: ideological, unbalanced and petty
Urban Planning

Government transport plan: ideological, unbalanced and petty

Critics warn the draft plan will worsen congestion and emissions by prioritising highways over public transport, walking and cycling.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Axing Auckland fuel tax highlights lack of long-term transport plan
Urban Planning

Axing Auckland fuel tax highlights lack of long-term transport plan

Auckland faces a funding gap for bus, rail and road safety projects after the government scrapped a tax set to raise NZ$1.5 billion.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Could a bridge or tunnel work across the Cook Strait?
Supply Chain

Could a bridge or tunnel work across the Cook Strait?

A fixed link could cut the crossing to 40 minutes, but a Cook Strait tunnel would cost about NZD $50 billion and stretch funding to breaking point.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Singer Electric & ABB launch maritime industry's first MCS for Auckland Transport
Partner Programmes

Singer Electric & ABB launch maritime industry's first MCS for Auckland Transport

Singer Electric and ABB are set to revolutionise maritime industry with the launch of the first Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for Auckland Transport's electric and hybrid-electric ferries, aiming to boost industry competitiveness and cut emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Dumping one Road of National Significance would pay for fast inter-city rail
Productivity

Dumping one Road of National Significance would pay for fast inter-city rail

Hourly Auckland-Hamilton rail could be built for the cost of one highway project, the commentator says, with freight also benefiting.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024
Auckland light rail: what went wrong?
Urban Planning

Auckland light rail: what went wrong?

Residents along Dominion Rd face years more bus congestion after Auckland’s light rail plan was scrapped following successive government missteps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Future of freight transport dead in the water
Supply Chain

Future of freight transport dead in the water

Rail freight between New Zealand's islands faces fresh strain after the Government scrapped the Interisland Project IREX, alarming exporters and ports.

By Staff Writer • 22 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023