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VIRTUS announces new data centre plans for Milan, Italy
Hyperscale

VIRTUS announces new data centre plans for Milan, Italy

VIRTUS Data Centres plans to build its first facility in Milan, which will support increasing demand for digital infrastructure across Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Hertsmere approves Europe's largest AI data centre plans
Data centers

Hertsmere approves Europe's largest AI data centre plans

Hertsmere Borough Council has approved DC01UK's plans for a vast data centre, set to be Europe's largest, with a £3.75 billion investment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Net Essence acquires Workshop IT with Growth Lending aid
Partner Programmes

Net Essence acquires Workshop IT with Growth Lending aid

Net Essence has acquired Workshop IT, enhancing its IT services reach, supported by a loan from Growth Lending to fuel future growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Global Stories

Construction stories

Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements
Agricultural Technology

Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements

The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Trackunit & Cisco join forces to minimise downtime in construction
Cisco

Trackunit & Cisco join forces to minimise downtime in construction

Trackunit and Cisco have teamed up to launch a solution aimed at cutting unplanned downtime in the construction industry, boosting productivity globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Halter tops 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 with 15x growth
Unified Communications

Halter tops 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 with 15x growth

Halter shines with a remarkable 1539% growth, leading the 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 index while expanding its reach across New Zealand, Australia, and the US.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Interactive enhances Fletcher network with Cisco services
Partner Programmes

Interactive enhances Fletcher network with Cisco services

Interactive has teamed up with Fletcher Building to enhance its network services, promoting efficiency and cost savings across the construction giant's operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Construction stories

New AI model enhances durability of construction materials
EduTech

New AI model enhances durability of construction materials

Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology have unveiled a hybrid machine learning model to enhance the safety and durability of construction materials.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
A better year ahead for housing construction
GFC

A better year ahead for housing construction

Slower construction inflation should ease pressure on would-be buyers, with CoreLogic saying house-building costs rose just 1.1% over the past year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Home value decline in December sums up 2024
Public Sector

Home value decline in December sums up 2024

House prices are still 17.6% below their post-Covid peak, with weak Auckland and Wellington values weighing on 2025 prospects.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
Arcadis enhances site inspections with Autodesk Build
DevOps

Arcadis enhances site inspections with Autodesk Build

Arcadis has adopted Autodesk Build to streamline site inspections in Australia, cutting reporting times by over 50% for major projects like Western Sydney Airport.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Sphere Drones delivers HubX unit to Aptella, marking advancement in drone tech
Drones

Sphere Drones delivers HubX unit to Aptella, marking advancement in drone tech

Sphere Drones has successfully delivered the innovative HubX unit to Aptella, enhancing automated drone capabilities across various sectors in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Exclusive: Smartsheet's Miya McClain discusses expanding enterprise efficiency
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Smartsheet's Miya McClain discusses expanding enterprise efficiency

Miya McClain of Smartsheet highlights the importance of customer feedback in enhancing enterprise efficiency with new features like Collections and AI integration.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Zoho reports 18% revenue growth & expands in Australia
EduTech

Zoho reports 18% revenue growth & expands in Australia

Zoho reports a 19% rise in Australian customers and an 18% revenue increase, focusing on local partnerships and social responsibility initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Instant Products Group unveils smart toilet technology
Data Analytics

Instant Products Group unveils smart toilet technology

Instant Products Group has launched a smart toilet technology that improves real-time monitoring of waste, enhancing sanitation and efficiency on various sites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
The construction employers shaping the sector’s future
Autism

The construction employers shaping the sector’s future

More than 600 apprentice nominations have highlighted mentors who are helping New Zealand’s construction workforce gain skills and confidence.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Will self-regulation lead to more leaky homes?
Construction

Will self-regulation lead to more leaky homes?

Concerns are mounting that weaker oversight could revive defective builds, as insurers and surveyors question the sector’s readiness for self-certification.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024