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Oracle & AWS launch Exadata on Exascale infrastructure
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle & AWS launch Exadata on Exascale infrastructure

Enterprises can now shift more Oracle workloads into AWS as the joint database service expands to 22 regions with a lower-cost Exadata option.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Rail Safety Week begins with crossing safety campaign
Emergency services

Rail Safety Week begins with crossing safety campaign

More than 150 organisations are backing a national push to curb the rise in fatal and near-miss incidents at Australia's railway crossings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Bir launches AI payment assistant in Azerbaijan's m10
Digital Transformation

Bir launches AI payment assistant in Azerbaijan's m10

The chat-based tool aims to cut the steps between opening m10 and paying bills, as digital payments gain ground in Azerbaijan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

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Upper Hutt looks at funding study for 'transformational' rail stop
Hutt City Council

Upper Hutt looks at funding study for 'transformational' rail stop

A proposed Timberlea station could spur housing and retail growth in Upper Hutt if councillors agree to fund a feasibility study.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Last week
West Coast suffering from transport funding squeeze - leaders
Radio New Zealand

West Coast suffering from transport funding squeeze - leaders

Funding shortfalls could force West Coast councils to revert roads to gravel, leaders warn, as tourism and freight access come under pressure.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • Last week
AtkinsRéalis, Arup win Hong Kong Northern Metropolis deal
Smart Cities

AtkinsRéalis, Arup win Hong Kong Northern Metropolis deal

The deal extends AtkinsRéalis and Arup's role in one of Hong Kong's largest urban expansion schemes, covering housing and transport works.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Transport Minister Chris Bishop defends commissioning another Auckland harbour crossing report
Auckland Council

Transport Minister Chris Bishop defends commissioning another Auckland harbour crossing report

More than NZD $106 million has already been spent on the project, as ministers insist a detailed business case is needed before work can start.

By RNZ • 6 min read • Last week
McGill finds e-buses need 30% more energy in Canadian winters
Smart Cities

McGill finds e-buses need 30% more energy in Canadian winters

Winter conditions could force transit agencies to size battery-electric bus fleets and chargers far beyond summer needs, McGill found.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • This month
'Highway robbery': South Island leaders demand fairer transport funding
Local Government

'Highway robbery': South Island leaders demand fairer transport funding

South Island councils say the region gets too little of New Zealand's transport budget, despite generating a quarter of the population and a third of exports.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 5 min read • This month
Westgate station opens as Auckland's busway begins
Customer Experience

Westgate station opens as Auckland's busway begins

Commuters in northwest Auckland gain a new interchange from Sunday, with the first Northwest Busway stop opening on schedule and under budget.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Britons lose GBP £126 a year to hidden fees, study says
eCommerce

Britons lose GBP £126 a year to hidden fees, study says

Britons are being hit by surprise costs on essentials and travel, with consumers saying opaque billing is eroding trust and budgets alike.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Canterbury town may finally get a bus service
Local Government

Canterbury town may finally get a bus service

Amberley commuters may soon have a $5 bus to Christchurch, ending the Hurunui district's long public transport drought.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • This month
NRC explores how AI could boost council services and decision-making
Data Protection

NRC explores how AI could boost council services and decision-making

The review could identify quick wins for Northland residents, while weighing privacy, security and ethical risks before any rollout.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • This month
Victoria urged to press on with major rail projects
Job Market

Victoria urged to press on with major rail projects

Pressure is mounting on the Victorian Government to back rail works seen as vital for housing growth, jobs and easing congestion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Work begins on Lawrence & McCowan Station in Scarborough
Housing

Work begins on Lawrence & McCowan Station in Scarborough

The Scarborough station is set to boost hospital access and ease rush-hour transfers for more than 5,000 riders once the extension opens.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
Queenstown cable car appoints local GM for project
Risk & Compliance

Queenstown cable car appoints local GM for project

The scheme could ease daily gridlock in Queenstown as the project enters detailed design and consenting ahead of a planned 2029/30 opening.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
New Zealand unveils nine industry-led school subjects
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand unveils nine industry-led school subjects

Students in Years 12 and 13 will gain school qualifications tied to jobs and training as the government seeks to ease skills shortages.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
Tomorrow's cities rely on connecting infrastructure today
Smart Cities

Tomorrow's cities rely on connecting infrastructure today

As climate shocks intensify, cities can cut outages and delays by linking water, power and transport into one view.

By David Such • 5 min read • This month