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Sphere Drones delivers HubX unit to Aptella, marking advancement in drone tech
Drones

Sphere Drones delivers HubX unit to Aptella, marking advancement in drone tech

Sphere Drones has successfully delivered the innovative HubX unit to Aptella, enhancing automated drone capabilities across various sectors in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Exclusive: Smartsheet's Miya McClain discusses expanding enterprise efficiency
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Smartsheet's Miya McClain discusses expanding enterprise efficiency

Miya McClain of Smartsheet highlights the importance of customer feedback in enhancing enterprise efficiency with new features like Collections and AI integration.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Zoho reports 18% revenue growth & expands in Australia
EduTech

Zoho reports 18% revenue growth & expands in Australia

Zoho reports a 19% rise in Australian customers and an 18% revenue increase, focusing on local partnerships and social responsibility initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Instant Products Group unveils smart toilet technology
Data Analytics

Instant Products Group unveils smart toilet technology

Instant Products Group has launched a smart toilet technology that improves real-time monitoring of waste, enhancing sanitation and efficiency on various sites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Construction stories

CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus
Artificial Intelligence

CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus

Construction of a new USD $2.7 billion data campus in Laverton has commenced, poised to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
MyPass Global secures AUD $7.5m to boost US expansion plans
Data Privacy

MyPass Global secures AUD $7.5m to boost US expansion plans

MyPass Global has announced securing AUD $7.5 million in Series A funding, aimed at expanding operations into the Americas.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Verde Group lauds Acumatica's AI & ERP innovations
Customer Experience

Verde Group lauds Acumatica's AI & ERP innovations

Verde Group executives praised Acumatica's innovative AI and ERP advancements at the recent summit, citing enhanced customer value and effective sector-specific solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements
Agricultural Technology

Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements

The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Trackunit & Cisco join forces to minimise downtime in construction
Cisco

Trackunit & Cisco join forces to minimise downtime in construction

Trackunit and Cisco have teamed up to launch a solution aimed at cutting unplanned downtime in the construction industry, boosting productivity globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Halter tops 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 with 15x growth
Unified Communications

Halter tops 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 with 15x growth

Halter shines with a remarkable 1539% growth, leading the 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 index while expanding its reach across New Zealand, Australia, and the US.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Interactive enhances Fletcher network with Cisco services
Partner Programmes

Interactive enhances Fletcher network with Cisco services

Interactive has teamed up with Fletcher Building to enhance its network services, promoting efficiency and cost savings across the construction giant's operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
EnerMech appoints Chetan Bhat as new global CIO
Digital Transformation

EnerMech appoints Chetan Bhat as new global CIO

EnerMech has appointed Chetan Bhat as Global CIO to lead its digital strategy, drawing on over 20 years of IT leadership experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Construction stories

VIRTUS announces new data centre plans for Milan, Italy
Hyperscale

VIRTUS announces new data centre plans for Milan, Italy

VIRTUS Data Centres plans to build its first facility in Milan, which will support increasing demand for digital infrastructure across Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
New AI model enhances durability of construction materials
EduTech

New AI model enhances durability of construction materials

Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology have unveiled a hybrid machine learning model to enhance the safety and durability of construction materials.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Hertsmere approves Europe's largest AI data centre plans
Clean technologies

Hertsmere approves Europe's largest AI data centre plans

Hertsmere Borough Council has approved DC01UK's plans for a vast data centre, set to be Europe's largest, with a £3.75 billion investment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Net Essence acquires Workshop IT with Growth Lending aid
Partner Programmes

Net Essence acquires Workshop IT with Growth Lending aid

Net Essence has acquired Workshop IT, enhancing its IT services reach, supported by a loan from Growth Lending to fuel future growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Sterling unveils Smart Builder for construction efficiency
DevOps

Sterling unveils Smart Builder for construction efficiency

Sterling has unveiled Smart Builder, a new tool designed to simplify construction estimation for cost and carbon management, enhancing user efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024