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Safer, swifter and more productive workplace ladders
Construction

Safer, swifter and more productive workplace ladders

Falls and productivity losses could ease as United Forklift and Access Solutions introduces a lighter ladder alternative for crowded worksites.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Apr 2017
Case for change to build New Zealand’s prosperity
Urban Planning

Case for change to build New Zealand’s prosperity

Broad reform of planning and resource laws is needed to unlock growth, curb frustration and protect the environment as New Zealand expands.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Research underway on the impact of Internet of Things
Wearables

Research underway on the impact of Internet of Things

A national study could reveal hundreds of millions of dollars in gains for New Zealand as businesses remain slow to adopt connected devices.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
To sit, or not to sit – that is the question ……
Hybrid & Remote Work

To sit, or not to sit – that is the question ……

Reduced sitting at work may improve health and productivity, as a New Zealand study finds adjustable desks boost movement without more tiredness.

By Geoff • 7 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
Multi-million-dollar air traffic management revamp
Software Development

Multi-million-dollar air traffic management revamp

Travellers and airlines are set for safer, more efficient flights as Airways New Zealand replaces ageing control platforms in a USD $58 million overhaul.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake

The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2017
Artificial intelligence set to have massive impact
Robotics

Artificial intelligence set to have massive impact

New Zealand risks falling behind unless businesses and government prepare for AI-driven disruption to jobs, productivity and policy, experts warn.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Construction industry feeling the strain
Construction

Construction industry feeling the strain

Labour shortages, pricier materials and tighter credit are threatening to slow New Zealand's $37 billion building pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert
NZTech

Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert

One of the newest board members at NZTech believes New Zealand's tech impact on the world doesn't have to be small.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016

Global Stories

Productivity stories

How an efficient office can attract a good client
Document Management

How an efficient office can attract a good client

Rather than saying yes to anyone with an open wallet, what if we created businesses that actively attracted the type of clients we want to work with?.

By Glenn Gibson • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Traditional security is dead: It's time to think of the next generation
Endpoint Protection

Traditional security is dead: It's time to think of the next generation

Security spend is rising, but so are the number of data breaches. Something isn't working. It's time to think next-generation endpoint security.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017
Slack launches attack against Microsoft with new product release
Unified Communications

Slack launches attack against Microsoft with new product release

Slack are calling it one of their 'most significant news announcements to date', that will shape the future of work for teams and businesses.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Robust Office 365, Azure push Microsoft revenue, profit up
Gaming

Robust Office 365, Azure push Microsoft revenue, profit up

Microsoft's cloud push has seen the company post strong results for Q2 2017, with Office 365 and intelligent cloud leading the charge.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
The chatbot comeback – is your business ready?
Unified Communications

The chatbot comeback – is your business ready?

Despite being born in 2011, it has only been in the last couple of years that businesses have begun to realise how valuable chatbots could be.

By Alok Kulkarni • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017
Want to keep up? Take the leap towards FileMaker Hosting and Cloud Services
Edge Computing

Want to keep up? Take the leap towards FileMaker Hosting and Cloud Services

Managed services have exploded onto the scene in recent years, providing one of the easiest ways to save time, effort and money.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?
Productivity

The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?

Should organisations upgrade their computers or replace them altogether? A survey reveals a 50-50 split among IT professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Dropbox unveils five new features for iOS to challenge the desktop
Dropbox

Dropbox unveils five new features for iOS to challenge the desktop

Dropbox ramps up mobile productivity on iOS with five innovative features, turning iPhones and iPads into formidable work companions.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016
How to get paid faster, without ruffling any feathers
Fintech

How to get paid faster, without ruffling any feathers

A healthy cash flow can be enough to define any business, but how do you keep your invoices in line without risking your hard-earned relationships?.

By Alastair Grigg • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016