Logistics stories
Sendcloud is set to acquire Italian shipping automation platform isendu, enhancing services for over 1,000 online businesses by Q3 2024, pending regulatory approval.
Over 150 supply chain leaders from Sainsbury's, Nestle, and more attended SCALA's annual debate on AI's impact. Polling showed shop floor roles most affected.
NTT DATA and Zebra Technologies form a strategic partnership to enhance 5G device innovation and drive the adoption of Private 5G networks.
Delivery platform Shippit launches Shippit Insights, empowering retailers with real-time analytics to enhance delivery operations and customer loyalty amidst economic challenges.
In a strategic expansion, arch.law acquires Conexus Law, a data centre sector specialist, including its 14-strong London team, strengthening its global footprint.
Applexus Technologies has acquired UK-based Absoft Limited, aiming to transform the SAP landscape by combining strengths.
IFS has secured its third consecutive year as the market leader in Enterprise Asset Management software, achieving a 20.3% share and US$452 million in revenue.
Myriota launches FlexSense, a satellite IoT hardware platform, promising to cut IoT solution development from years to months.
Loop launches Ship by Loop, a logistics solution aimed at reducing return shipping costs by up to 91%, while providing access to domestic and global carriers.
Dematic has unveiled a cutting-edge automation solution for the Australian meat industry, boosting efficiency and safety in cold storage facilities.
Australian cyber security firm CSO Group and automation specialist xAmplify plan to merge in 2024, creating the nation's largest AI and cyber security service provider.
The derailment exposed gaps in KiwiRail's flood-response planning and training after 11 wagons came off the track near Te Puke in 2023.
Rippling has launched a service to streamline IT equipment management, automating storage, transfers, and assignments of devices for businesses with onsite, remote, or hybrid teams.
JLL boosts its data centre services in Japan by appointing Fuminiro Asaki, Masue Suzuki, and Andrew Dolan to lead its enhanced platform, meeting rising investor demand.
Mobile Industrial Robots partners with Sonic Automation in Thailand to address workforce shortages with AI-powered autonomous mobile robots, aiming to boost productivity.
FedEx names Sandeep Shahi as its new CIO for Asia Pacific, aiming to drive significant tech advancements and enhance supply chain efficiencies across the region.
Endava restructures leadership and strategy post-acquisition of Mudbath and DEK Technologies, enhancing its Australian capabilities for significant digital transformation growth.
KiwiRail says the Budget 2024 top-up will ease maintenance backlogs and improve reliability for commuters and freight customers across New Zealand.
Google is investing US$2 billion in Malaysia to build its first data centre and a Google Cloud region, boosting the nation's digital transformation efforts.
Climate shocks at key sea lanes could lift costs for Kiwi exporters, though New Zealand is expected to be less exposed than other regions.