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MODIFI appoints Matthias Hendrichs as Executive team as chief commercial officer
Apple

MODIFI appoints Matthias Hendrichs as Executive team as chief commercial officer

Matthias Hendrichs, former head of Asia Pacific for Apple's App Store, joins MODIFI as Chief Commercial Officer to lead global sales and marketing.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Two Dutch data centers on track for merger
Hyperscale

Two Dutch data centers on track for merger

The Datacenter Group and NLDC Datacenters are about to be amalgamated under a single brand, after new owner DWS decided to merge the two companies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
Despite data centre surge, Dutch minister says no shortage of power
DataCentre infrastructure

Despite data centre surge, Dutch minister says no shortage of power

The minister of economic affairs has rubbished a Dutch Datacentre Association report that warns the country has an imminent power shortage.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018

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Infrastructure maintenance among G20 top priorities
Power / Energy

Infrastructure maintenance among G20 top priorities

Poor maintenance is costing firms billions through outages, water failures and transport disruptions, the G20 says in a new policy agenda.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Oct 2021
Hamilton leads the way in 3D construction
Robotics

Hamilton leads the way in 3D construction

Hamilton City Council-backed QOROX is set to demonstrate the country’s first commercial-scale 3D-printed concrete project this week.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
Harvesting insects to recycle food waste
Agricultural Technology

Harvesting insects to recycle food waste

Insect bioconversion could turn millions of tonnes of food waste into animal feed, biodiesel and packaging materials, while cutting emissions.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
How security and style can go hand in hand
Data centers

How security and style can go hand in hand

Designers can now visualise secure entrances in their own projects as HTS launches a product realisation service across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
The world’s top upcoming projects
Construction

The world’s top upcoming projects

The awards highlight a pipeline of unbuilt schemes with the potential to reshape city skylines, including a GBP £1 billion Sydney tower.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
The world’s top upcoming projects
Construction

The world’s top upcoming projects

The awards spotlight a €1 billion Sydney tower and other unbuilt schemes likely to reshape city skylines, transport and public space.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 17th Mar 2019
Health promotion tactics may be detrimental to obese employees
Human Capital Management

Health promotion tactics may be detrimental to obese employees

Employee-focused wellness schemes may backfire, intensifying weight stigma and leaving obese staff feeling blamed yet powerless.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 25th Nov 2018
‘Year in Infrastructure 2018’ awards finalists announced
Smart Cities

‘Year in Infrastructure 2018’ awards finalists announced

Fifty seven projects from 340 user organisations worldwide have made Bentley’s annual awards shortlist, with winners due to be named in London in October.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
High levels of workplace exercise linked to early death
Health and Safety

High levels of workplace exercise linked to early death

A new review suggests men in highly physical jobs face an 18% greater risk of dying early, even after leisure exercise is considered.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?
Digital Transformation

How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?

Tech is already New Zealand’s third-biggest sector, with demand for software programmers rising 11 per cent a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Satellite sensing detects global water movement
Big Data

Satellite sensing detects global water movement

Free browser access lets users track 30 years of shifting surface water, with satellite data showing major land gains and reservoir growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Brain region links stress to heart disease and stroke
Mental Health

Brain region links stress to heart disease and stroke

Greater amygdala activity has been tied to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, pointing to stress as a cardiovascular risk factor.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Commercial property returns reflect overseas trends
eCommerce

Commercial property returns reflect overseas trends

New Zealand’s office and retail markets are cooling, though returns remain above the 10-year average as overseas yields narrow.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Insurance holds key to climate change adaptation
Risk & Compliance

Insurance holds key to climate change adaptation

Thousands of coastal homes could become uninsurable as sea levels rise, shifting climate costs on to homeowners and government.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Fonterra kicks off $144 million partnership with Dutch cheese maker
Partner Programmes

Fonterra kicks off $144 million partnership with Dutch cheese maker

Fonterra Co-operative Group, the world's largest dairy exporter, has commissioned a new dairy ingredients plant in Heerenveen, in the north of the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015