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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is MongoDB?

MongoDB is a general-purpose database platform, designed to unleash the power of software and data for developers and the applications they build.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2021

Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update on Milestone Systems

In this interview, Brett discusses how the pandemic has affected the field for smart video deployments, new innovations for the company, and more.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Property Market

Vendors continue to achieve record resale results

Record-low losses and near-universal gains in New Zealand’s housing market are being driven by tight supply, strong demand and cheap borrowing.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021

Data Analytics

Immigration policy is disconnected from infrastructure

Rising pressure on housing and services means New Zealand cannot sustain pre-pandemic immigration levels without more public investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021

Supply Chain

How are supply issues impacting building projects?

Delays and higher costs are looming for major infrastructure works as New Zealand struggles to secure enough gravel, timber, cement and steel.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021

Supply Chain

KiwiRail secures replacement for broken ferry

New Zealand businesses and holidaymakers will get extra Cook Strait capacity after KiwiRail leased the freight-only Valentine to cover a broken ferry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 14th Nov 2021

Supply Chain

How to prevent overstressed machinery’s mid-life crisis

Shock and vibration are driving machinery wear, but thermoplastics could cut downtime, noise and safety risks across industry.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 14th Nov 2021

Risk & Compliance

Councils get new framework for handling earthquake-prone buildings

A new tool could spare communities the disruption of council building closures by helping weigh safety risks against social and economic costs.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 14th Nov 2021

Data Analytics

How are supply issues impacting infrastructure projects?

Delays and cost pressures are looming for major works as New Zealand struggles to secure key construction materials, a new study finds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021

University of Otago

Construction sector twice as vulnerable to suicide

New Otago University research shows New Zealand’s construction workers face more than twice the suicide risk of the wider workforce.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021

Digital twins

BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer

A Dunedin office project will trial real-time BIM safety tools as construction firms seek to curb a sector that drives 16% of ACC work claims.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Nov 2021

Bank of New Zealand

House price jump start of a new trend?

Rising mortgage costs and tighter lending rules are expected to cool the market, even after values posted their first monthly acceleration in six months.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021