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How Australian organisations are using CPQ technology to get ahead
Sales

How Australian organisations are using CPQ technology to get ahead

You generate a best-in-class sales team and a top enterprise engineering team. And the relationship between these teams is crucial.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017

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Engineering stories

The Engenco Group chooses SugarCRM to power customer relations
Customer Relationship Management

The Engenco Group chooses SugarCRM to power customer relations

Engenco Group implements SugarCRM to consolidate customer data, improve insights, and enhance customer experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
Preciseley Microtechnology focuses on 5G, AR/VR, and 3D LiDAR with new executive appointments
Manufacturing

Preciseley Microtechnology focuses on 5G, AR/VR, and 3D LiDAR with new executive appointments

Micro-optical technology company, Preciseley Microtechnology, announces three new additions to its executive management team.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Seequent adds 3D blast modelling software to portfolio
Engineering

Seequent adds 3D blast modelling software to portfolio

The geo-tech specialist has partnered with OreControl Blasting Consultants to add OrePro 3D software to its solutions portfolio.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Rocket Lab will reuse its rockets for future launches
Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab will reuse its rockets for future launches

Rocket Lab aims to reuse its Electron rockets for every mission, starting with an ocean recovery operation next year, boosting launch frequency.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019
Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry
EduTech

Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry

With the construction industry projected to grow by more than 120,000 jobs in the next five years, having a workforce of skilled employees is a must.

By Mike Russell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Taking a look at the growing trend of text analytics
Data Analytics

Taking a look at the growing trend of text analytics

Using text analytics, engineers can extract more value from raw text and combine it with sensor data and ML to improve a range of functions.

By Seth DeLand • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition
Software

Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition

Aconex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Oracle's AUD $7.80 per share acquisition offer, valuing the deal at USD $1.2 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Microsoft engineers new deal - and new path to market - with Downer
Unified Communications

Microsoft engineers new deal - and new path to market - with Downer

Microsoft is teaming up with engineering and contracting company Downer EDI to co-develop and market new cloud-based solutions and services.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
IT wins when these 4 sales challenges are solved
Sales

IT wins when these 4 sales challenges are solved

Here are the four top sales challenges and why IT & engineering departments should take note. Bottom line? IT & engineering win when they're solved.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Engineering stories

Micro 3D printing technology wins NZ engineering award
3D Printing

Micro 3D printing technology wins NZ engineering award

Micromaker3D creates detailed submillimetre structures for applications such as sensors, wearables, point-of-care diagnostics, and micro-robotics.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019
Trade Me backs the Wonder Project to inspire Kiwi kids
Trade Me

Trade Me backs the Wonder Project to inspire Kiwi kids

The Wonder Project aims to get children excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that's both fun and engaging.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Auckland startup raises $4.1m from top Silicon Valley investors
DevOps

Auckland startup raises $4.1m from top Silicon Valley investors

Auckland's Termius secures USD $4.1m in seed funding from top Silicon Valley investors to revolutionise how network engineers manage SSH on multiple devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
Fuji Xerox staff stick to their guns in second day of strike action
Fuji Xerox

Fuji Xerox staff stick to their guns in second day of strike action

Fuji Xerox staff across New Zealand strike for a second day over pay, rejecting a 2% raise that won't be backdated to 2018 amid financial losses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Initiative gets more Kiwis pursuing engineering educations
Polytechnics

Initiative gets more Kiwis pursuing engineering educations

Government investment in Engineering Education to Employment programme leads to over 500 graduates per year, a year ahead of schedule.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
This smartphone app is part of the toolbox
EduTech

This smartphone app is part of the toolbox

New app set to energise NZ's inter-school Toolbox Challenge, finding the next wave of young engineers and craftsmen.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
Photo gallery: HP Partner First Forum 2017
AR, VR & Metaverse

Photo gallery: HP Partner First Forum 2017

VR to revolutionise industry, a reinvented mobile office, the home of tomorrow and security for all were on show at HP Partner First Forum yesterday.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017