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Climate change and sustainability top of the agenda for smart city objectives
Smart Cities

Climate change and sustainability top of the agenda for smart city objectives

​Climate change, resilience and sustainability will make up half of all smart city objectives by 2020, according to the latest research from Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2016
Microsoft: Data and data centers to drive fourth industrial revolution
Data Analytics

Microsoft: Data and data centers to drive fourth industrial revolution

Microsoft's chief environmental strategist, Rob Bernard, says that the cloud must be built responsibly to power a data-driven world.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
IDC forecasts 2016 will be a 'down year' for the semiconductor market
Semiconductors

IDC forecasts 2016 will be a 'down year' for the semiconductor market

The worldwide semiconductor market is set to decline for a second consecutive year due to weak demand and oversupply.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
Wellington selects 3 potential bidders for multi-million-dollar rail contract
Wellington Regional Council

Wellington selects 3 potential bidders for multi-million-dollar rail contract

Greater Wellington Regional Council has for the first time short listed three potential bidders to operate and maintain its rail services for a ter.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2014

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Driving development: Autonomous Uber rides could be coming soon, says Volvo
Cartech

Driving development: Autonomous Uber rides could be coming soon, says Volvo

Uber and Volvo have bold plans to develop autonomous cars for their fleet, in a $411 million joint venture that will use AD and driverless tech.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016