Urbanization stories
Southland's first 'AI factory' data centre gets go-ahead
Last week
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Datagrid wins consent for Southland “AI factory” data centre and subsea cable, paving way for 280 MW campus near Invercargill.
Milestone opens Singapore hub for AI video security
Last month
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
Milestone opens Singapore AI video hub to showcase open-platform security tech as Asia-Pacific market heads for USD $59.54 billion by 2030.
QBE names Carles Tondo Head of Property for Asia
Last month
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
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insurance
QBE appoints Carles Tondo Head of Property for Asia, strengthening its regional portfolio focus as climate and development risks intensify.
New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing
Last month
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.
2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m for urban tech
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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clean technologies
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lps
Urban tech investor 2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m, lifting total assets to EUR €500m to back climate-focused city technologies.
Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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gaming
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uc
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dr
Indosat's mobile data traffic jumped about 15% over Indonesia's year-end holidays as digital use surges beyond major cities and tourist hubs.
Singapore dominates mapping of Southeast Asia's green tech
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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cartech
Singapore hosts nearly half of Southeast Asia's 1,089 green-tech firms, cementing its role as the region's climate innovation hub.
Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
Thu, 1st May 2025
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smart cities
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data analytics
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iot
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.
Arup appoints new MD for APAC to drive regional growth
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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edutech
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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.
Improving parking in Australian urban centres: Addressing the challenge of rising density
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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smart cities
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data analytics
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clean technologies
As Australia's urban centres grapple with rising density and parking challenges, innovative solutions from SenSen aim to enhance efficiency and curb congestion.
AI in 2025: Driving sustainability, security, and growth across Asia Pacific
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
As 2025 unfolds, AI is transforming the Asia Pacific region by enhancing sustainability and security, particularly in energy efficiency and digital infrastructure.
LoRaWAN report highlights smart city technology benefits
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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uc
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smart cities
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digital transformation
A new report by Beecham Research reveals how LoRaWAN is revolutionising smart city technology, addressing urban issues like pollution and congestion.
Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
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.
Wi-Fi chipset market poised to hit $34.5bn by 2033 with 4.4% CAGR
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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semiconductors
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iot
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connectivity
Rising adoption of IoT devices, smart home appliances and widespread internet connectivity is set to push the Wi-Fi chipset market value beyond expectations.
Interconnection weaves APAC's remarkable growth story
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
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.