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COVID-19 stories

How TruSens air purifiers can create healthier workspaces

The pandemic has heightened our awareness of our own and others' health, and made us all much more conscious of the environments we work in.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2022

Sustainability

Polystyrene recycling is difficult but not impossible

Contaminated waste has long made the plastic hard to handle, but new chemical recycling plants are turning post-use polystyrene back into feedstock.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2022

Hybrid & Remote Work

Nurses not monoliths are the backbone healthcare system

Retention hinges on better support, recognition and safer workloads as a McKinsey report warns more nurses are considering leaving direct patient care.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022

Construction

Wairoa cycleway supreme winner at steel awards

Cyclists and pedestrians can now cross safely after a lightweight steel retrofit won top honours at the SCNZ awards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jun 2022

Supply Chain

Online shopping up 31% this quarter - NZ Post report

Online shopping spending in New Zealand for Q1 2022 is up 31% YoY and a whopping 86% YoY, according to the NZ Post eCommerce Spotlight report.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022

Supply Chain

Budget 2022 does not go far enough for infrastructure

More funding in Budget 2022 will not close New Zealand’s $210 billion infrastructure gap, with workers and costs still straining delivery.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022

Sustainability

Auckland ‘below average’ international study finds

Researchers say the city lacks health-focused planning, with low walkability and only 56 percent of residents near regular public transport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022

University of Otago

What you need to know about Covid-19 reinfection

Waning immunity and new variants are making repeat Covid-19 infections more likely in New Zealand, with Long Covid risk still unclear.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 15th May 2022

Global Stories

COVID-19 stories

Data Analytics

Data crucial to capture shoppers' wallets post-COVID

First-party data strategies key to driving personalisation, customer satisfaction, and long-lasting relationships according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022

Digital Transformation

Publicis Sapient and The Man Cave drive digital transformation for mental health

Publicis Sapient and The Man Cave are joining forces to help support the mental health and wellbeing of young men around the world.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022

Unified Communications

How technology can level the playing field in the hybrid era

Hybrid work model raises challenges for Australian businesses as leaders fail to address potential disparities between remote and in-office experiences.

By Sean Byrne • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2022

EduTech

Digital resilience in 2022 - A10 Networks releases new study

Of the 250 corporate organisations surveyed, as many as 95% showed high levels of concern for all aspects of enterprise digital resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022

eCommerce

Digital commerce fraud: What it is and how to stop it

Australia and New Zealand experience a surge in eCommerce sales, but face the challenge of rising online fraud.

By Joe Lee • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022

Unified Communications

Q&A: Behavioural Cues discuss what's next for voice analytics

Voice analytics has many familiar and established applications. One example is sentiment analysis used to improve customer service and call center operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022

Customer Relationship Management

Leveraging technology in contact centres to reduce attrition rates

Many organisations worldwide have accelerated DX to better respond to changing market drivers and business environments after the disruption of the pandemic.

By Rod Lester • 4 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022