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Southland's first 'AI factory' data centre gets go-ahead

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Datagrid wins consent for Southland “AI factory” data centre and subsea cable, paving way for 280 MW campus near Invercargill.
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Milestone opens Singapore hub for AI video security

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Milestone opens Singapore AI video hub to showcase open-platform security tech as Asia-Pacific market heads for USD $59.54 billion by 2030.
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QBE names Carles Tondo Head of Property for Asia

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QBE appoints Carles Tondo Head of Property for Asia, strengthening its regional portfolio focus as climate and development risks intensify.
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New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing

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Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.
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2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m for urban tech

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Urban tech investor 2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m, lifting total assets to EUR €500m to back climate-focused city technologies.
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Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Indosat's mobile data traffic jumped about 15% over Indonesia's year-end holidays as digital use surges beyond major cities and tourist hubs.
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Singapore dominates mapping of Southeast Asia's green tech

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Singapore hosts nearly half of Southeast Asia's 1,089 green-tech firms, cementing its role as the region's climate innovation hub.
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Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035

Thu, 1st May 2025
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The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.
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Arup appoints new MD for APAC to drive regional growth

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Arup has appointed TC Chew as Managing Director for its APAC operations, aiming to boost growth as the region emerges as a major economic hub.
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Improving parking in Australian urban centres: Addressing the challenge of rising density

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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As Australia's urban centres grapple with rising density and parking challenges, innovative solutions from SenSen aim to enhance efficiency and curb congestion.
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AI in 2025: Driving sustainability, security, and growth across Asia Pacific

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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As 2025 unfolds, AI is transforming the Asia Pacific region by enhancing sustainability and security, particularly in energy efficiency and digital infrastructure.
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LoRaWAN report highlights smart city technology benefits

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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A new report by Beecham Research reveals how LoRaWAN is revolutionising smart city technology, addressing urban issues like pollution and congestion.
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Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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The global smart city kiosk market is set for robust growth, expanding from USD $26.9 billion in 2023 to USD $93.7 billion by 2034, with a 12.2% CAGR, per Future Market Insights.
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Wi-Fi chipset market poised to hit $34.5bn by 2033 with 4.4% CAGR

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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Rising adoption of IoT devices, smart home appliances and widespread internet connectivity is set to push the Wi-Fi chipset market value beyond expectations.
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Interconnection weaves APAC's remarkable growth story

Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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Urbanization is named in the Index as a key driver of Interconnection demand globally, and it's a huge factor in Interconnection demand in APAC.