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Disaster Recovery

Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced

Finalists from more than 50 entries will vie for the Toki Paraihe, with 32 projects shortlisted across six categories.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023

Data centers

NZ hydrogen to play key role in Toyota’s decarbonisation efforts

The new schemes have already cut tonnes of CO2 in Auckland and are set to widen Toyota NZ's decarbonisation push beyond cars.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023

Disaster Recovery

Entries open for 2023 infrastructure construction awards

New Zealand civil contractors are being urged to enter awards that judge projects as far afield as the Chatham Islands before 23 June.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023

Data Protection

Why we need to talk about facial recognition

Retail use of facial recognition is raising privacy concerns as New Zealand weighs whether its laws can keep pace with AI.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2022

Education, Learning & Training

How we resolve infrastructure workforce challenges

New Zealand risks missing its infrastructure build-out unless it creates clearer entry points and training for civil construction workers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022

Data Privacy

Who should be first in line for Covid vaccine?

The model could help authorities prioritise scarce doses by targeting places visited by likely superspreaders, researchers say.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020

Smart Cities

Greater access regulation to become a new normal

Public buildings face tighter access controls as coronavirus drives demand for safer, greener entrance systems across Australia and New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 24th May 2020

Auckland Council

Loss in council revenue – what it means for us

COVID-19-driven revenue losses could force councils to cut infrastructure spending, hurting local economies and slowing recovery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2020

Schneider Electric

Electrical switch and plugs upgrades for the commercial sector

Commercial sites prone to damaged sockets and switches may cut repairs as Schneider Electric rolls out a tougher PDL Pro Series range.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020

Global Stories

Airports stories

Firewalls

Unification for better efficiency, flexibility, and so much more than security

Integrated systems in physical security may soon be outdated as unified solutions offer better efficiency and adaptability, as well as actionable business intelligence.

By George Moawad • 7 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Airlines

Airline CIOs look to technology to aid in COVID-19 recovery

Airport and airline CIOs are increasing IT budgets to support recovery from COVID-19, with digitalization and sustainability as key priorities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022

Customer Relationship Management

Darwin International Airport invests in Elenium Automation self-service solutions

Elenium Automation has been selected by Darwin International Airport to deploy its self-service technology and improve passenger experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2021

Surveillance

Japan rolls out more facial recognition gates at airports

More airports around Japan will soon be rolling out automated facial recognition gates for travellers passing through immigration and passport control.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019

Firewalls

Eaton brings first lithium-ion UPS to ANZ

Designed for distributed IT and edge computing, the UPS offers increased network security and battery life, and remote management capabilities.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Airports stories

Surveillance

How facial recognition secures and simplifies immigration checkpoints in Indonesia

Facial recognition tech at Batam Center's Autogates reduces wait times and enhances security, revolutionising border crossings for Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.

By HID • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024

Airports

Fake Wi-Fi hotspots in Australian airports threaten data security

Free Wi-Fi networks at Australian airports have been found to be set up with malicious intent to steal data, warns SearchInform's analyst Sergio Bertoni.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Digital Entertainment

Ipsotek to boost Romanian airports' security with AI tech contracts

Ipsotek, an affiliate of Eviden Business, lands three contracts to apply AI video analytics technology at Romanian airports, boosting safety and operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024