Government

Malaysia’s MGB Sany selects Epicor to digitise invoicing in line with new Government initiative

Epicor has been selected by Malaysian construction and property development solutions provider MGB Sany to support digitising and streamlining the company’s e-invoicing process – in line with regulations set by the Malaysian Government to support the growth of ...

UK Government announces that new developments will need to deliver for people and nature 

New housing, commercial and infrastructure developments are set to be ‘nature positive’ from November onwards, the government has announced the plans, backed by £16 million of funding for Local Planning Authorities, and guidance to support the new appr...

UK Government proposes streamlined process for heat pump installations 

The government has made proposals to eliminate planning obstacles for heat pump installations in the UK.   If these proposals are given the green light, it’s anticipated that heat pump sales will soar, thanks to the simplification of...

Google Cloud and Haboob partner to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s nationwide cyberdefence  

Haboob, a leading cybersecurity service provider owned by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), has announced its partnership with Google Cloud to deliver Chronicle CyberShield to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This marks...

HSE launches ‘Asbestos: Your Duty’ campaign on its digital platforms  

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched its 2024 campaign, ‘Asbestos: Your Duty’, with a focus on buildings used in daily life, including workplaces, schools and hospitals.   The campaign aims to enhance understanding of the legal duty to manage asbes...

The human capital challenge for the development of Smart Cities in Latin America 

In this article, Daniel Yankelevich, Co-founder of Practia, a company bridging the gap between businesses and technology, discusses human capital’s impact on Smart City progression in the Latin America region.  What image comes to mind when you think of La...

The drone industry can power new revenue streams and decarbonise key sectors 

The global drone market is experiencing explosive growth driven by technological advances and rising commercial demand. It’s projected that by 2030, the worldwide shipments of commercial drones will reach 9.6 million, with the UK alone expected to deploy as m...

Leading ALEC into a new era: an interview with new CEO Barry Lewis

Barry Lewis, the newly appointed CEO of ALEC, an engineering and contracting subsidiary of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), provides insights into his motivation, growth strategies, commitment to core values, technological advancements and...

Advanced thermal camera to enhance regulatory pollution control 

Guide Sensmart, a tech provider focusing on the development, manufacturing and marketing of infrared thermal imaging products for commercial applications, has launched the Hammer Series Intelligent Thermal Camera. This camera can monitor the discharge of...

A closer look at the world’s biggest stand-alone rooftop solar panel installation 

On a rooftop, larger than 18 football fields in the heart of Thailand’s high-tech Eastern Economic Corridor, a record-breaking renewable energy project is under construction by international investors. Kansai Electric Power Co., Japan’s second...