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Kōwhai Park solar farm commissioned in Christchurch
Clean technologies

Kōwhai Park solar farm commissioned in Christchurch

The project is set to power about 36,000 homes a year, adding one of New Zealand's largest solar assets to Christchurch's grid.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Sunergise to buy Infratec in New Zealand solar deal
Transpower

Sunergise to buy Infratec in New Zealand solar deal

The combined group will expand service for commercial and utility-scale customers across New Zealand and the Pacific after the acquisition closes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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agentic AI seen as biggest customer engagement shift
Software-as-a-Service

agentic AI seen as biggest customer engagement shift

Technical staff at Infobip Shift 2026 said autonomous AI agents are reshaping service journeys and making reskilling more valuable than new coding languages.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Yesterday
Xcellence names directors to drive European expansion
Digital Signage

Xcellence names directors to drive European expansion

The Dubai-founded display maker is betting on channel partners and bespoke products to win share in a crowded European market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
We ran an all-employee AI Month and now everyone in our company is ready to build
Customer Relationship Management

We ran an all-employee AI Month and now everyone in our company is ready to build

The month-long programme drew sceptics in and surfaced more than 50 automation ideas, with staff building tools for daily work by the end.

By Rami Elbeltagi and Declan Burke • 5 min read • 2 days ago
AI software development adds hidden governance costs
DevOps

AI software development adds hidden governance costs

Large enterprises are spending more than 13,900 engineering hours a year fixing AI-assisted code as governance costs spill into security and compliance budgets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
3C merges with Datalec to form AI data centre group
Construction

3C merges with Datalec to form AI data centre group

The new group aims to capture rising demand for AI-ready infrastructure, with revenue expected to top USD $400 million in 2026.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
TCS launches industrial AI foundry for manufacturers
Space

TCS launches industrial AI foundry for manufacturers

Four in five UK manufacturers are already trialling AI, as TCS aims to turn pilots into factory-floor systems that lift productivity by up to 25%.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
MongoDB appoints Massimo Merlo to lead UK & Ireland
Enterprise Resource Planning

MongoDB appoints Massimo Merlo to lead UK & Ireland

The database software group is expanding its Irish footprint with about 200 jobs by 2027, as it targets firms modernising systems and building AI apps.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
SBS uses New Relic to handle World Cup streaming surge
Cloud Services

SBS uses New Relic to handle World Cup streaming surge

SBS reported no major technical issues during its busiest digital World Cup yet, after 146 million streams and a 1.5 million peak.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

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North East data centre hub names John Paul speaker
Manufacturing

North East data centre hub names John Paul speaker

Growing data centre investment is putting the North East's supply chain in focus as the Hub prepares to hear from John Paul Construction's Colin Crowley.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AI changes push British STEM workers to quit, survey finds
Artificial Intelligence

AI changes push British STEM workers to quit, survey finds

Nearly half of British STEM employers are struggling to replace specialists as AI-driven role changes prompt some workers to leave, a survey found.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Last week
Perkbox appoints Shahid Naveed as Chief Product Officer
Data Analytics

Perkbox appoints Shahid Naveed as Chief Product Officer

The move puts AI at the centre of Perkbox's efforts to help employers prove value from benefits and boost employee uptake.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Cybersecurity tops UK architects' priorities over AI
Malware

Cybersecurity tops UK architects' priorities over AI

Nearly two-thirds of UK project-based firms are worried about cyber risk, after 70% were targeted in the past three years and half lost money.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Chexy ranks second in Canada fast 50 after 23,183% growth
Fintech

Chexy ranks second in Canada fast 50 after 23,183% growth

Expansion beyond rent payments has helped the Toronto fintech process more than $2 billion and deliver over $35 million in rewards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Jaguar Land Rover renews Aiimi partnership on data
Manufacturing

Jaguar Land Rover renews Aiimi partnership on data

The renewal gives Jaguar Land Rover continued access to Aiimi's Workplace AI platform as manufacturers seek better control of legacy data before wider AI rollouts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
MP Space raises AUD $23 million seed funding round
Manufacturing

MP Space raises AUD $23 million seed funding round

The Sydney-based start-up will use the capital to expand local manufacturing and engineering after claiming one of Australia's largest deep-tech seed raises.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Last month