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Road envy: Resident questions council call over resealing
Local Government

Road envy: Resident questions council call over resealing

Residents question why Whakatāne Council resurfaced one street with asphalt after saying the treatment was too costly for most roads.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Yesterday
Wellington stadium says it can't afford $42m maintenance bill for the next decade
Wellington Regional Council

Wellington stadium says it can't afford $42m maintenance bill for the next decade

Falling corporate suites and memberships are leaving Wellington's regional stadium unable to fund a GBP £42 million maintenance programme itself.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Yesterday
$141k bill for Hauraki council to fix non-compliant plants
Risk & Compliance

$141k bill for Hauraki council to fix non-compliant plants

Ratepayers could face a NZD $141,388 repair bill as Hauraki council moves to bring three water plants up to code.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • 2 days ago

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BackBox launches Kilter AI for network operations
Disaster Recovery

BackBox launches Kilter AI for network operations

The new layer aims to help network teams prioritise vulnerabilities and automate routine fixes, while keeping human approval in charge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Datasite partners Rogo on AI deal room integration
Software-as-a-Service

Datasite partners Rogo on AI deal room integration

Deal teams can query live transaction documents without exporting them, as the tie-up keeps sensitive M&A work inside Datasite's permissioned rooms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Teletrac Navman names Ricardo Buranello chief executive
Software-as-a-Service

Teletrac Navman names Ricardo Buranello chief executive

Continuity is set to reassure customers as Ricardo Buranello takes over from Alain Samaha at Teletrac Navman on 1 October 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Microsoft Patch Tuesday hits 999 flaws with two exploited
Ransomware

Microsoft Patch Tuesday hits 999 flaws with two exploited

Patch management teams face a record burden as Microsoft's latest monthly release spans 999 flaws, including two under active attack.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Canopy says hardware losses cost Australia AUD $430 million
Data Protection

Canopy says hardware losses cost Australia AUD $430 million

Australian firms could be losing value and facing security risks as idle decommissioned devices wipe away recovery value and add labour costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Webflow launches Source platform for marketing teams
Software-as-a-Service

Webflow launches Source platform for marketing teams

The limited preview aims to help marketers use AI on live sites without adopting developer workflows, while keeping brand controls in place.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Austroads releases climate adaptation guide for roads
Risk & Compliance

Austroads releases climate adaptation guide for roads

Road agencies now have a structured way to rank climate defences as extreme weather disrupts networks and strains adaptation budgets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
Software-as-a-Service

When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays

Disrupted systems can quickly delay production, shipments and spare parts, exposing how tightly factory IT now underpins supply chain performance.

By Simon Hayward • 3 min read • Last week
Adobe brings 70 tools into Slack for workplace use
Software-as-a-Service

Adobe brings 70 tools into Slack for workplace use

Adobe has launched a Slack app that lets teams use more than 70 creative and productivity tools without leaving workplace conversations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Eptura expands AI across workplace & facilities ops
Software-as-a-Service

Eptura expands AI across workplace & facilities ops

The update could help organisations cut downtime and make better use of space as Eptura ties AI to workplace, asset and real estate data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Aerial slope checks urged for Australia's high-risk roads
Risk & Compliance

Aerial slope checks urged for Australia's high-risk roads

Authorities could miss dangerous slope hazards on steep routes unless aerial checks become routine, Civil Geotechnical Consultants says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
DigitalBridge opens Tokyo office to expand in Japan
Network Infrastructure

DigitalBridge opens Tokyo office to expand in Japan

The Tokyo base gives DigitalBridge closer access to deals as Japan's demand for data centres and network links rises with AI and cloud growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Avetta adds Epigroup, Unimarket & Wakata partnerships
Software-as-a-Service

Avetta adds Epigroup, Unimarket & Wakata partnerships

The tie-ups will let clients fold safety, procurement and field compliance checks into existing workflows, speeding supplier decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
British Business Bank backs Zinc Science-for-Impact Fund
Artificial Intelligence

British Business Bank backs Zinc Science-for-Impact Fund

Up to GBP £46 million in public backing should help Zinc reach a GBP £70 million close and fund 80 UK deep tech start-ups.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week