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The Next Evolution of Data Centres Isn't Technology. It's People
Construction

The Next Evolution of Data Centres Isn't Technology. It's People

With a $3 trillion investment super cycle under way, labour shortages and weak leadership could slow the global AI data centre buildout.

By Luke Foxley • 6 min read • Yesterday
Guardsquare opens first Asia-Pacific office in Singapore
Fintech

Guardsquare opens first Asia-Pacific office in Singapore

Its Asia-Pacific revenue has been rising 50% a year as the mobile security group opens a Singapore hub for sales, support and engineering.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Hyperlayer raises GBP £19.5m in Flintlock-led round
Software-as-a-Service

Hyperlayer raises GBP £19.5m in Flintlock-led round

Banks will use the new funding to modernise digital services without replacing core systems, as Hyperlayer is valued at GBP £195 million.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
EU enlists Nvidia to boost AI research across Europe
Robotics

EU enlists Nvidia to boost AI research across Europe

Researchers and startups could gain easier access to AI tools, training and European computing power as the Commission teams up with Nvidia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Beca moves finance to Oracle cloud in Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

Beca moves finance to Oracle cloud in Asia Pacific

The overhaul is set to cut manual work and improve financial controls for the consultancy's 4,300 staff across 24 Asia Pacific offices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
AtkinsRéalis appoints Julian Hill to lead rail growth
Procurement

AtkinsRéalis appoints Julian Hill to lead rail growth

The hire comes as the firm pursues work across an AMEA rail pipeline worth more than USD $3.9 trillion, amid heavy public investment.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

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Cisco study says UK firms face soaring observability costs
Large Language Models

Cisco study says UK firms face soaring observability costs

Unexpected telemetry bills are forcing many UK firms to cut monitoring coverage or retention as observability spending outpaces infrastructure costs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Unit4 buys Napta to boost professional services tools
Human Capital Management

Unit4 buys Napta to boost professional services tools

The deal deepens Unit4's push into professional services software by adding skills-based resource planning tools used across 70 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Built Influence Awards opens entries for 2027 scheme
Construction

Built Influence Awards opens entries for 2027 scheme

Communications teams in property, architecture and construction will gain a dedicated platform as judging begins for entries closing on 20 November 2026.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Safran unit picks Dassault tools for Australia engineering
Space

Safran unit picks Dassault tools for Australia engineering

The move should help Safran Electronics & Defence Australasia tighten design control and traceability as Australia pushes for more sovereign defence capability.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Māori urged to help power Aotearoa's energy shift
Data centers

Māori urged to help power Aotearoa's energy shift

Iwi and hapū face a narrow window to secure jobs, land rights and returns as New Zealand's power system shifts away from fossil fuels.

By Craig Ashworth • 3 min read • Last week
IonQ opens quantum innovation centre at Cambridge
Quantum Computing

IonQ opens quantum innovation centre at Cambridge

The partnership will give researchers access to a 256-qubit quantum computer and a campus network to speed work on finance, engineering and cancer studies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Airbus Brisbane wins CASA approval for aircraft design
Space

Airbus Brisbane wins CASA approval for aircraft design

CASA approval lets Airbus's Brisbane engineers sign off aircraft repairs and modifications locally, cutting reliance on overseas review.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Somerset Developments refines Rosemount subdivision plan
Housing

Somerset Developments refines Rosemount subdivision plan

More than 50 layouts have been tested as technical constraints reshape Somerset Developments' plan for eight acreage homesites on a 17-acre Rosemount site.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
HDR names Andy Yosten as Building Engineering Chief
Space

HDR names Andy Yosten as Building Engineering Chief

The move gives HDR continuity in a key global services unit as Paul Flatt retires after 37 years with the employee-owned firm.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Australian businesses warn of supply chain & cost pressure
Manufacturing

Australian businesses warn of supply chain & cost pressure

Supply shortages and inflation are squeezing Australian design and construction firms, while more than half now say geopolitical tensions are making their chains fragile.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
CX Tech plans GBP £16.5 billion Chapelcross data campus
Data centers

CX Tech plans GBP £16.5 billion Chapelcross data campus

The 1GW scheme could bring 750 construction jobs and 450 permanent roles to a former nuclear site near Annan if approved.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month