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Asian Stories

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Google Cloud & Gamuda expand collaboration for AI capabilities

Google Cloud and Gamuda have intensified their partnership, utilising advanced AI and cloud technologies to enhance the efficiency and innovation of construction and infrastructure projects.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024

Hyperscale

Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association officially launches

The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association (APDCA), the first of its kind in the region, launched today to unite data centre industry interests and promote supportive regulations, amid rising demand for digital services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024

Software-as-a-Service

China's cloud infrastructure spend rises to USD $9.2 billion in Q3 2023

China's cloud infrastructure spend soars to $9.2bn in Q3 2023, with Alibaba, Huawei, and Tencent leading the market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Dec 2023

Global Stories

Public infrastructure stories

DataCentre infrastructure

How to do private Artificial Intelligence

Businesses adopt private AI models, utilising proprietary datasets on private infrastructure, to protect their sensitive data and intellectual property.

By Milind Wagle • 6 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Public infrastructure stories

Local Government

Construction firms itching to work after Budget 2024

Civil contractors warn the slow pipeline could force more job cuts unless immediate work is brought forward to keep firms afloat.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024

Massey University

New law to bypass resource consents sets off alarm bells

Experts warn the proposed fast-track regime could cut community input and leave major projects with weaker environmental scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Taxation

Is our aversion to debt holding us back?

Record demand for New Zealand government bonds suggests ministers could borrow cheaply to tackle a $100 billion infrastructure gap.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

Disaster Recovery

Construction activity to fall after reaching peak

Activity in the sector is set to return to 2020 levels as post-Covid demand eases and residential consents settle lower.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 18th Feb 2024

Productivity

Wellington Water given ‘open cheque book’ with no accountability

Maintenance costs have surged 71% in three years, as a review warns Wellington ratepayers are funding leaks without proper oversight.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Supply Chain

Why infrastructure costs as much as it does

Infrastructure providers have limited control over costs as new research says global markets and local constraints drive wage and material swings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 28th Jan 2024

Public Sector

Local infrastructure funding model ‘unsustainable’

Councils face double-digit rate rises as New Zealand’s infrastructure backlog deepens, with leaders warning the current funding model is unsustainable.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023

Supply Chain

Motivation moves mountains

The viaduct’s early opening has cut months off a vital coastal link, easing supply delays and proving faster delivery can save money.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023

Public Sector

Quick infrastructure wins for Luxon’s first 100 days

New Zealand’s infrastructure gap could widen without faster approvals, as the group urges PPPs, city deals and water reforms in Luxon’s first 100 days.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023