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Australian Stories

Public infrastructure stories

Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan

Central Coast Council used a remote-controlled vehicle with LiDAR and 360° CCTV to scan a 640m sewer stretch, enhancing safety and efficiency in inspections.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

DevOps

Kinetic IT wins Main Roads deal for technology & support services

Kinetic IT has secured a contract to deliver comprehensive technology services, supporting Main Roads WA's management of 19,000km of road infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Cartech

Electric car infrastructure needs to be a high priority

Infrastructure Australia has identified the construction of a national electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network as a High Priority Initiative.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019

Global Stories

Public infrastructure stories

Digital Transformation

Why it's time Australian asset management leaders explore the true value of AI

Australian asset management leaders are urged to prioritise strategic AI integration over hype, focusing on trust and solving real business problems first.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025

Supply Chain

Supply chain challenges in the railroad tie industry: The case for sustainable alternatives

Supply chain turmoil amid hurricanes and scarce timber drives North America's railroad tie industry toward sustainable composite alternatives for resilience.

By Tim Noonan • 5 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Ransomware

UK businesses at higher risk of ransomware on holidays

Research by Semperis reveals that over 50% of UK firms are vulnerable to ransomware during holidays and weekends due to understaffed security teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Malware

CrowdStrike report reveals China-linked cyber threat actor

CrowdStrike's new report reveals the activities of a Chinese-linked threat actor, LIMINAL PANDA, targeting telecommunications since 2020.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Power / Energy

BAM Mutual launches in Australia to insure key infrastructure bonds

BAM Mutual debuts bond insurance in Australia, targeting energy transition and social infrastructure, aiming to expedite and economise key projects in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024

Data Analytics

SenSen lands AUD $4.6m enforcement tech deal with Calgary

SenSen Networks lands a five-year contract worth AUD $4.6 million with The City of Calgary to provide advanced enforcement systems, with potential extensions to nine years.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

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

Health Technologies

A case for public-private partnerships in technology infrastructure for government

With more governments setting technology-enabled goals, the timing seems to be right to apply the principles of PPP for network infrastructure.

By Pat Devlin • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021

Cybersecurity

Britain maintains it has the most cybersecure railway in Europe

Network Rail prioritizes cybersecurity to maintain safe and reliable railway systems, protecting against cyberthreats.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Public infrastructure stories

Uber

Uber shifted NZD $200m offshore, report claims tax loss

Uber shifted NZD $200 million offshore through intercompany fees, causing New Zealand to lose an estimated NZD $56 million in tax revenue, a report claims.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Network Infrastructure

JOLT partners with CIB for $214m Canadian EV network

JOLT has signed a GBP £214 million partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to install up to 1,500 new EV chargers across Canada, boosting accessibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears

A cyberattack disrupted services at 20 UK railway stations, exposing security flaws in public transport infrastructure and raising public anxiety over data breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024

Smart Cities

Milestone Systems aims for NZD $15 million NZ market growth by 2025

Milestone Systems targets NZD $15 million growth in New Zealand by 2025, emphasising the power of video technology beyond traditional security at its Wellington event.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024

Data Analytics

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