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Accenture launches Construct for capital project services

The move targets a USD $260 billion market as owners seek one partner to cut delays, overruns and accountability gaps on major projects.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

DataCentre infrastructure

Virtus secures GBP £2.45 billion data centre financing

The package will fund VIRTUS's UK and European expansion as lenders chase rising demand for cloud and artificial intelligence capacity.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Edge Computing

Akamai signs USD $11.6 billion deal with Anthropic

Anthropic's seven-year commitment could lift Akamai's cloud revenue to USD $20 billion, underscoring surging demand for AI infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data centers

Vocus unveils Brisbane-Darwin fibre route for ADIP

The 4,000-kilometre link is set to ease congestion on existing corridors and bolster data flows for AI and cloud users by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Accenture launches Construct for global capital projects

Greater scrutiny will follow major infrastructure programmes as Accenture combines 5,000 specialists into a new capital projects unit.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Infrastructure Investment stories

Network Infrastructure

2degrees posts higher revenue & returns to profit

Annual revenue topped NZD $1.46 billion as integration gains and stronger demand across its divisions helped the telco swing back to profit.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Agricultural Technology

Preparation, coordination and inclusion key to billion-dollar Bruce Highway upgrades

Queensland's road network stands to gain from A$9 billion in works aimed at easing freight delays, crash risks and flood disruption.

By Mike Bishara • 8 min read • Last month

Data centers

Lodestone Energy launches NZD $100m IPO for solar growth

The deal could end the NZX's five-year IPO drought and fund expansion of a solar generator aiming to supply more homes and businesses.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand looks undervalued in long-term outlook

Nearly half of New Zealanders expect the country to be wealthier in 20 years, though productivity and capital gaps could hold it back.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month

Public Sector

Napier council head leaving to steer new Hawke's Bay water entity

Household water bills and service delivery will be shaped by Louise Miller's move to lead Hawke's Bay's new regional water entity.

By Linda Hall • 3 min read • Last month

Disaster Recovery

Ōmāhu stopbank upgrade begins after Cyclone Gabrielle

Flood protection for Ōmāhu is being strengthened after Gabrielle exposed gaps in the defences, with work due to finish by Christmas.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

Cushman Wakefield to assess Vietnam AI campus plan

Vietnam could gain a 300MW AI and cloud campus by 2030 if a feasibility study backs the Ho Chi Minh City project.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last month

Local Government

Public shut out of port discussions at Southland council

Ratepayers are still waiting to hear whether Environment Southland has approved a cut to its South Port stake after two closed meetings.

By Matthew Rosenberg • 2 min read • Last month

Schools

Labour pledges $4 billion for state houses, school repairs and hospitals

Unemployment at an 11-year high is driving Labour's plan to spend more than GBP £4 billion on jobs and public repairs.

By Lillian Hanly • 2 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric to host Auckland innovation day

Businesses will hear practical guidance on tackling rising power demand, AI-driven electricity use and emissions pressure at the 2026 Auckland event.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Kumul Consolidated Holdings adopts TechnologyOne Plus

Staff at Papua New Guinea state investor Kumul Consolidated Holdings can now query finance data by voice, cutting manual reporting and speeding decisions.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Airports

Tauranga council considers future of city's airport

No final decision is due until the 2027/37 Long-term Plan, but a council working group will examine governance options for Tauranga Airport.

By Ayla Yeoman • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

When fuel costs go up, should you raise your prices? 4 questions for ContainerCo's CFO

A temporary fuel surcharge is helping ContainerCo pass on diesel costs without locking in higher prices if fuel markets ease.

By Keith Johnston • 5 min read • Last month

Aviation safety

FAA unveils SMART air traffic tool for Washington skies

The first rollout in Washington, D.C. aims to cut delays and cancellations by spotting congestion and weather problems before flights are disrupted.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Klarus launches energy & utilities practice with Haw

Utilities face mounting scrutiny and investment pressures, as Klarus brings in Stephen Haw to steer advice on technology, data and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month