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DevOps & IT teams feel pressure to keep digital services online during pandemic
DevOps

DevOps & IT teams feel pressure to keep digital services online during pandemic

IT and DevOps practitioners are overwhelmed by the increase in IT incidents since COVID-19, says PagerDuty survey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
Schneider Electric launches distributed IT management services
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric launches distributed IT management services

The new services are designed to ensure coverage at unmanned sites and provide savings over the lifecycle of the infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Using analysis to save on IT maintenance costs
PC Hardware

Using analysis to save on IT maintenance costs

Ill-fitting maintenance plans, whether over- or under-prescribed does cost you money - but, with a little analysis you can save a lot.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Infrastructure maintenance stories

Infrastructure for a better future
Productivity

Infrastructure for a better future

New Zealand faces a $20 billion infrastructure deficit, with industry groups urging a long-term pipeline and more maintenance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021
The future of on-site training
Industrial IoT

The future of on-site training

Construction firms are cutting call-outs and speeding up onboarding as wearable, cloud-based mentoring puts expert guidance on site in real time.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 16th May 2021
Trucker’s mistake disrupts national freight network
Supply Chain

Trucker’s mistake disrupts national freight network

The closure delayed freight for nearly 24 hours after a truck struck a Taihape rail bridge, with 11 trains cancelled and costs to be recovered.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
The big challenge facing New Zealand infrastructure
Risk & Compliance

The big challenge facing New Zealand infrastructure

NZD $45 billion of new works will need smarter engineering and earlier ground planning if delays and overruns are to be avoided.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020
How KiwiRail will spend its $1.2b rail investment
Supply Chain

How KiwiRail will spend its $1.2b rail investment

Better freight services and more reliable trains are set to follow, as the funding also covers new ferries and ageing locomotives.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020
Loss in council revenue – what it means for us
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
Why we need more ‘shovel-ready’ projects
Construction

Why we need more ‘shovel-ready’ projects

Civil contractors say the Government must back already designed transport works quickly to protect jobs as big projects finish.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
Scaffold collapse highlights the importance of safe design
Law

Scaffold collapse highlights the importance of safe design

Seven workers escaped serious injury after an overloaded scaffold under Auckland’s Panmure Bridge collapsed, costing the firm GBP £150,000.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under
Smart Cities

How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under

With population growth and climate change mounting, utilities are rolling out new operations, reuse and safety measures to secure future supply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Mar 2019
Water review needs coherent leadership
Sustainability

Water review needs coherent leadership

Contractors say New Zealand’s ageing water networks need faster decisions, after ministers deferred reforms and left regulation unresolved until late 2019.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018
Innovative KiwiRail bridge recognised
Construction

Innovative KiwiRail bridge recognised

Around 110 rail services a week rely on the 315m South Rangitikei Viaduct, which has won a national concrete award for durability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Southern Hemisphere’s largest corrosion conference to be held in Adelaide
Sustainability

Southern Hemisphere’s largest corrosion conference to be held in Adelaide

Corrosion damage costs industry and governments billions each year, making the Adelaide gathering a key forum for prevention and repair.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018
Digging in for tunnel durability
Auckland Transport

Digging in for tunnel durability

Durable materials and careful route planning are becoming central to 100-year tunnel designs as cities push more infrastructure underground.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
Workshop to combat ACA corrosion under insulation
Risk & Compliance

Workshop to combat ACA corrosion under insulation

Corrosion is costing New Zealand more than NZD $10 billion a year, prompting engineers to seek practical fixes at a New Plymouth workshop.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018
Learning to manage pipeline corrosion
Risk & Compliance

Learning to manage pipeline corrosion

Corrosion control is emerging as a costly priority for utilities, as Brisbane hosts training on extending pipeline life and cutting maintenance spend.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018