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AI to reshape Australian office space requirements

Research suggests that AI is set to transform Australian office space needs, with an expected increase of 483,000 sqm to support evolving demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025

Unified Communications

MapAI secures $1.3 million for generative AI growth

MapAI has secured $1.3 million in funding for its Generative AI data analytics platform, aiming to enhance user engagement with geospatial data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Urban Planning stories

Digital twins

BEX Asia (The Built Environment Expo) in Singapore

Held at Marina Bay Sands in September, the expo is expected to draw thousands of professionals seeking deals, contacts and CPD points.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025

Smart Cities

Aerologix & Soar team up to create massive digital atlas

Aerologix and Soar have teamed up to launch the world's largest digital atlas, integrating over 36,000 drone pilots with 700,000 maps.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024

Smart Cities

Nearmap reveals Gen 6 AI with 130 enhanced detections

Nearmap has launched Generation 6 of its AI model, featuring over 130 location-based detections to enhance decision-making across various sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Vultr partners with HEAVY.AI to boost GPU-accelerated analytics

Vultr partners with HEAVY.AI to enhance data analytics with global NVIDIA GPU cloud infrastructure, aiming to boost efficiency and performance across various industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

Smart Cities

Telematics is helping to accelerate economic growth across APAC

Telematics technology is driving rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, transforming industries from ridesharing to eCommerce and electric vehicles.

By David Brown • 5 min read • Sat, 31st Aug 2024

Smart Cities

Unlocking the potential of AI for good in smart cities

AI is set to transform urban living through Smart Cities, enhancing public welfare and citizen satisfaction while prioritising ethics and sustainability.

By SenSen • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Supply Chain

Contractors not to blame for Wellington Water dysfunction

Blame on builders could distract from governance reforms as Wellington’s water networks face persistent failures, mounting costs and service risks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025

Property Market

More houses for sale now than in the last decade

Buyers now have more negotiating power as national housing stock tops 35,000, even though new listings came in below expectations in February.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025

Property Market

Domestic Real Estate

National average asking prices rose 60.3% in 10 years, but Auckland lagged as regional New Zealand drove most of the gains.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Smart Cities

Inclusiveness in an AI driven city

Auckland and Wellington are among Asia-Pacific’s most inclusive cities, with social equity seen as a driver of talent, growth and investment.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Procurement

What councils need most in 2025

Ratepayers could face more pressure unless ministers ease red tape, funding rules and reporting burdens on councils this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Smart Cities

Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push

Edinburgh City Council has adopted Genetec Security Center in its Smart City Strategy to enhance public safety and urban planning, securing vital funding support.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025

Smart Cities

JAPAN BUILD 2024 Expands International Presence for its 9 th Tokyo Edition

More than 560 exhibitors from around the world will help draw 34,443 visitors to Tokyo Big Sight, signalling stronger global demand for building tech.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024