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Global wire harness market set to hit USD $173.9bn
Robotics

Global wire harness market set to hit USD $173.9bn

Electrified vehicles, factory automation and renewable projects are expected to lift demand for organised wiring assemblies to USD $173.9 billion by 2036.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race
Clean technologies

Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race

The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
IFS launches IFS Cloud 24R1 to enhance AI-driven operations
Partner Programmes

IFS launches IFS Cloud 24R1 to enhance AI-driven operations

IFS launches IFS Cloud 24R1, enhancing operational effectiveness, profitability, and sustainability for asset and service-focused firms with advanced AI features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
IronNet and LGL complete merger, look to bring cyber defence to global market
Unified Communications

IronNet and LGL complete merger, look to bring cyber defence to global market

IronNet, a cybersecurity defense company, has completed its business combination with LGL Systems Acquisition Corp, changing its name to IronNet.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2021
Trend Micro's four pillars of cybersecurity strategy
Cloud Security

Trend Micro's four pillars of cybersecurity strategy

There are steps that businesses can and should take to protect their data systems – and the privacy of their customers.

By Dhanya Thakkar • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
What does it take to become a Call of Duty, Infinity Ward game developer?
Gaming

What does it take to become a Call of Duty, Infinity Ward game developer?

Ever wondered what goes into designing the look & feel of a game? Curious to know what skills are needed to score a job as a game developer? Read on..

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2016
Martin Jetpack reviews ASX listing as Chinese investor commits A$50M
Surveillance

Martin Jetpack reviews ASX listing as Chinese investor commits A$50M

New Zealand jetpack maker, Martin Aircraft Co, has secured more than twice the $25 million funding it has been seeking in a proposed initial public.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014

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Boeing to offer Gilat Sidewinder as line-fit option
Fleet Management

Boeing to offer Gilat Sidewinder as line-fit option

Factory-installed connectivity could cut downtime for airlines, as Boeing opens a faster route to market for Gilat's Sidewinder terminal.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Moglix appoints Amit Kumar as Chief Business Officer
Manufacturing

Moglix appoints Amit Kumar as Chief Business Officer

The hire signals Moglix's push beyond procurement into finance and supply-chain software as it targets India's industrial growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
'Speed dating' scheme for recruits goes nationwide
Wintec

'Speed dating' scheme for recruits goes nationwide

A “speed dating” style Earn as You Learn scheme linking paid factory work and study is to expand nationwide after a strong Waikato trial.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
New Zealand startups at Showcase raise nearly USD $2 billion
Fintech

New Zealand startups at Showcase raise nearly USD $2 billion

New Zealand startups pitching at Icehouse Ventures' Showcase have raised nearly USD $2 billion in funding over 15 years, boosting local innovation and jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Flying food: Domino's drone partnership opens new opportunities in food delivery sector
Drones

Flying food: Domino's drone partnership opens new opportunities in food delivery sector

Fancy getting your pizza delivered by drone? That might soon become a reality with Domino's signing a new deal with drone company SkyDrop.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Air NZ trials computer vision AI for faster aircraft turns
Artificial Intelligence

Air NZ trials computer vision AI for faster aircraft turns

Assaia's Apron AI technology includes computer vision AI-equipped cameras, which capture key aircraft turn activities and predict future operational needs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
Air NZ demos immersive AR tourism board game
AR, VR & Metaverse

Air NZ demos immersive AR tourism board game

Air New Zealand previews Fact or Fantasy?, an AR board game developed with Magic Leap and Framestore, offering an immersive tour of NZ's top sights.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
New Zealand pilots union pushes for tighter drone regulations
Drones

New Zealand pilots union pushes for tighter drone regulations

As drone popularity soars in New Zealand, pilots call for urgent regulatory revamp to ensure air safety, citing increasing incidents and outdated rules.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Auckland Airport lifts annual profit guidance as 1H earnings rise 1.3%
Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport lifts annual profit guidance as 1H earnings rise 1.3%

Auckland International Airport, the country's major gateway, raised its expectations for annual profit after first-half earnings rose.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015