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New AI-enhanced garden at Chelsea Flower Show unveiled
Smart Cities

New AI-enhanced garden at Chelsea Flower Show unveiled

Avanade has launched the Intelligent Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, combining AI and horticulture to enhance urban tree survival as they celebrate 25 years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Urban Planning stories

AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids
Smart Cities

AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Global data mining tools market to hit USD $3.65 billion by 2034
Smart Cities

Global data mining tools market to hit USD $3.65 billion by 2034

The global data mining tools market is set to soar to USD $3.65 billion by 2034, driven by AI integration and growing demand in eCommerce and government sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
SAS & Epic Games bring digital twins to modern factories
Gaming

SAS & Epic Games bring digital twins to modern factories

SAS and Epic Games partner to enhance digital twins for manufacturing, helping Georgia-Pacific optimise operations at its Savannah River Mill in real time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Milestone Systems unveils XProtect 2025 R1 with new features
Smart Cities

Milestone Systems unveils XProtect 2025 R1 with new features

Milestone Systems has unveiled XProtect 2025 R1, enhancing cloud integration and vehicle analytics for improved security and urban planning solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025

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CelcomDigi pilots AI traffic platform to ease jams in Petaling Jaya
Unified Communications

CelcomDigi pilots AI traffic platform to ease jams in Petaling Jaya

CelcomDigi partners with Malaysian authorities to pilot AI-driven traffic platform in Petaling Jaya, easing congestion and boosting smart city goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Cities reinvented: building urban resilience through Electricity 4.0
Smart Cities

Cities reinvented: building urban resilience through Electricity 4.0

Rising grid strain and climate shocks are forcing Australia and New Zealand to speed up electrified, digital infrastructure for safer, cleaner cities.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion
Unified Communications

TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion

TELUS has sold a 49.9% stake in wireless tower operator Terrion to La Caisse for CAD $1.26 billion, valuing the firm at over CAD $2.5 billion.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Partnership offers AI tools to boost urban greening for councils
Smart Cities

Partnership offers AI tools to boost urban greening for councils

The Spatial Distillery Co. partners with Nearmap to provide Aussie councils AI tools transforming aerial data into targeted urban greening strategies enhancing city liveability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance
Smart Cities

AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance

AMP and UNSW Sydney have partnered to advance responsible AI in financial services, enhancing retirement planning support for Australians.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Mark Abbot Appointed Chief Executive of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects
Sustainability

Mark Abbot Appointed Chief Executive of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects

A permanent leader has been confirmed after 14 months in the interim role, bringing stability to the architects’ institute and its members.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 17th Aug 2025
Should rates be based solely on land value?
Green Party

Should rates be based solely on land value?

Rates on homes and developments could fall under a land-value system, as the idea wins backing from Greens and the Taxpayers’ Union.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
‘Missed opportunity’ for new $800m highway
NZTA

‘Missed opportunity’ for new $800m highway

Users of the Te Ahu a Turanga highway could have helped pay for upkeep and resilience, Infrastructure New Zealand says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Cheaper public transport sees drop in car use
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cheaper public transport sees drop in car use

Queensland’s permanent 50 cent fares have lifted patronage and forced Brisbane parking prices down, while saving commuters thousands a year.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
International Built Environment Week (IBEW) in Singapore
Robotics

International Built Environment Week (IBEW) in Singapore

More than 250 exhibitors will gather in Singapore as the event spotlights digitalisation, sustainability and regulatory changes for the sector.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Wyndham City Council completes phase one of digital upgrade
Smart Cities

Wyndham City Council completes phase one of digital upgrade

Wyndham City Council has launched the first phase of a digital overhaul, implementing TechnologyOne's OneCouncil ERP system to streamline operations and enhance services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms
Labour Party

Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms

Cross-party backing is being sought to deliver a planning overhaul that could cut compliance costs by 45% while balancing development and environmental protection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025