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Cisco IoE innovation centre launches in Perth, Sydney to follow

Cisco has launched an IoE innovation centre in Perth in an effort to 'ignite innovation, growth and job creation in the knowledge economy'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2015

Global Stories

Mining stories

Manufacturing

IBM acquires Oniqua to bolster IoT offering for asset-intensive industries

IBM acquires Oniqua to enhance its IoT capabilities for asset-heavy sectors, integrating MRO inventory optimisation to reduce downtime and boost efficiency.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018

Clean technologies

New brand, new name: Aranz Geo says goodbye...

Seequent's chief executive Shaun Maloney says the new brand reflects the company's evolving purpose and vision for the future.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017

Network Infrastructure

Internet of Things to reduce impact of mining on the environment

57% of respondents from the mining industry say that the most exciting innovation to come from IoT is environmental monitoring.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017

ARANZ Geo

From Christchurch to Chile: Kiwi company dominates in export innovation

The Christchurch company has established an expansive global presence, spanning 80 countries, thanks to its revolutionary Leapfrog technology.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Sat, 21st Oct 2017

Network Infrastructure

Digging a little deeper - the role of network monitoring in mining

Mining giants like Fortescue Metals Group are leveraging advanced network monitoring to boost productivity by up to 20% and save USD $30 million annually.

By George Wilson • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017

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

Dropbox

Dropbox celebrates half a billion users

Dropbox heralds a new era of connectivity, reaching a massive 500 million user milestone, fostering enhanced global collaboration.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Mining stories

Safety

Kiwi company finds more success in Australia

Rio Tinto’s tyre-handling forklift operators are seeing safer, simpler controls after Hydraulink engineered a joystick system for the machines.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2019

Oil and Gas

Ultra-flat high tonnage cylinders from Enerpac feature low height and safety protection for harsh conditions

Confined-space lifting gets safer, as stop rings and nitrocarburised surfaces help protect 10-100 ton cylinders in harsh sites.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019

Crypto

How Bitcoin’s footprint is impacting water use

Bitcoin mining is already drawing billions of gallons of freshwater a year, raising fresh questions about who pays for its hidden costs.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2018

Agricultural Technology

Iconic Melbourne project takes prestigious global award

The Arts West Building’s louvred facade won global recognition, boosting the University of Melbourne project’s profile after 36 entries from 13 countries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018

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

Risk & Compliance

Mining company sentenced after worker death

A Tauranga court has fined Oceana Gold NZD $378,000 and ordered reparations after a 2016 underground mine fall killed a worker.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018

Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi software enhances Pūhoi to Warkworth project

A cloud-based compliance platform is giving the NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Council and contractor a single live view of consents on the $709.5m motorway.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017