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RNZ News
28-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Waiuku's $383k pedestrian crossing proposal paused after criticism from local board
Gary Holmes has pointed to the use of raised rubber crossings used in Australia. Photo: Supplied A $383,000 multi-street safety improvement project in the South Auckland town of Waiuku has been put on hold. The Auckland Transport proposal has been a source of contention among the local community. Franklin Local Board member Gary Holmes said he had major concerns about the project and it's impact on local businesses. In particular, he was worried about the costs related to a raised pedestrian crossing which would need to see the town's main street of Queen Street needing to be closed for 30 days for work to be completed. Holmes said the proposal has been paused following a meeting yesterday. "I'm pleased my fellow local board members are supporting my recommendation that we pause this project," he said. "We ask Auckland Transport to come and workshop that with the board so we can fully understand what the project entails, the cost involved and potentially other alternatives." Auckland Transport group manager of infrastructure project delivery Mark Banfield said the cost for the raised crossing element of the project is $65,000 out of a total project estimate of $383,000. "This is only a small part of the proposed project, which encompasses a multi-street safety upgrade scheme that also includes footpath and drainage upgrades". "AT proposed a multi-street safety improvement project which includes works on Queen Street, George Street, Mellsop Avenue and Kent Street in Waiuku." "Our pedestrian surveys showed dozens of unaccompanied children walk through this area on weekdays and when we engaged with the Waiuku community in April 2023 most respondents told us the changes would benefit the community." "There have been some recent concerns raised by the Franklin Local Board and community members about the cost of the project, the time it will take to complete, along with our shared concerns about the disruption that the project will cause during construction." "We are committed to listening and responding to the needs and concerns of our communities and balancing the disruption that comes with road construction projects against the safety and benefits they will deliver." "Our project team will now work through these concerns and possible solutions with the Franklin Local Board in a workshop before we progress any further with this project or start construction. We will also engage with the community again on any potential changes to the proposal," Mark Banfield said. Franklin Local Board member Gary Holmes, who has been involved in discussions about the AT proposal, said he disputes the breakdown of costs. "I see that AT is stating that the raised pedestrian crossing part of the project is $65,000 only, well I call them on that." "Any sort of project like that, includes consultancy fees, traffic management etc, so they're putting a spin on that which I is disingenuous," the Franklin Local Board member said. The local politician is advocating for rubber alternative, which he said would cost about $100,000 and one day to install. Holmes pointed to a similar example of a rubber raised pedestrian crossings in Australia and the success of a trial rubber roundabout which has been used in Waiuku for several years. AT said a temporary rubber device would need to be replaced within five years. "Waiuku already boasts one of this company's rubber roundabouts, proving the efficacy of these solutions in our community," Holmes said. "It's time Auckland Transport stopped operating in a vacuum and started listening to common sense and embracing solutions that are better for ratepayers and better for our communities." "Waiuku is ready to lead Auckland on pedestrian crossings, demonstrating a forward thinking approach to road safety that is both efficient and economical, without compromising on the safety of our most vulnerable road users," he said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TeamViewer Recognized as a Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Management Tools
Acknowledged as a Leader based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute GÖPPINGEN, Germany, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamViewer is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Leader for its TeamViewer DEX platform in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Management Tools. This recognition follows TeamViewer's strategic acquisition of 1E in early 2025. Long regarded as a leader in autonomous DEX, 1E brought market-leading technology that is now fully integrated into TeamViewer's portfolio, significantly enhancing its product capabilities and strengthening its position in the DEX market. The 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for DEX Management Tools evaluated vendors in the DEX management space, recognizing TeamViewer's execution and vision. It also ranked among the three highest scoring vendors for all use cases. "We believe that being named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant is a meaningful recognition of the impact our solutions are having for customers around the world," said Mark Banfield, COO at TeamViewer. "Organizations today need reliable, intelligent tools to improve the digital experience of their employees, and we're proud to be delivering exactly that. We think that this recognition highlights the trust our customers place in us to help them create more productive, responsive, and engaging digital workplaces. And we're continuing to evolve, expanding the platform into a more intelligent, all-in-one solution that integrates a wider range of capabilities to support the full scope of digital workplace needs." Following a year of growth and integration, TeamViewer DEX offers a platform that empowers IT teams to identify, resolve, and prevent device and experience issues across millions of endpoints, automatically and in real time. By combining autonomous remediation and AI-driven sentiment capabilities, customers benefit from enhanced operational efficiency, lower IT costs, and an employee-centric digital experience. Building on this momentum, TeamViewer is expanding its portfolio, DEX Essentials, an experience management tool is now accessible to small and mid-sized businesses, bringing enterprise-grade capabilities to a broader market. At the same time, TeamViewer ONE introduces a uniquely integrated platform that combines remote connectivity, device management, intelligent automation, and digital employee experience. This convergence enables organizations to manage, support, and optimize all types of devices, from traditional endpoints to specialized equipment, with greater efficiency and control. By unifying these capabilities, TeamViewer is simplifying the IT landscape and empowering teams to deliver smarter, faster, and more human-centric digital experiences at scale. Required Trademark Disclaimer and Attribution: Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally, Magic Quadrant is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools By Dan Wilson, Stuart Downes, Lina Al Dana, 26 May 2025. About TeamViewer TeamViewer provides a Digital Workplace platform that connects people with technology—enabling, improving and automating digital processes to make work work better. In 2005, TeamViewer started with software to connect to computers from anywhere to eliminate travel and enhance productivity. It rapidly became the de facto standard for remote access and support and the preferred solution for hundreds of millions of users across the world to help others with IT issues. Today, more than 660,000 customers across industries rely on TeamViewer to optimize their digital workplaces—from small to medium sized businesses to the world's largest enterprises—empowering both desk-based employees and frontline workers. Organizations use TeamViewer's solutions to prevent and resolve disruptions with digital endpoints of any kind, securely manage complex IT and industrial device landscapes, and enhance processes with augmented reality powered workflows and assistance—leveraging AI and integrating seamlessly with leading tech partners. Against the backdrop of global digital transformation and challenges like shortage of skilled labor, hybrid working, accelerated data analysis, and the rise of new technologies, TeamViewer's solutions offer a clear value add by increasing productivity, reducing machine downtime, speeding up talent onboarding, and improving customer and employee satisfaction. The company is headquartered in Göppingen, Germany, and employs more than 1,800 people globally. In 2024, TeamViewer achieved a revenue of around EUR 671 million. TeamViewer SE (TMV) is listed at Frankfurt Stock Exchange and belongs to the MDAX. 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Techday NZ
19-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
TeamViewer One unifies IT management for hybrid work era
TeamViewer has launched TeamViewer One, a digital workplace platform that unifies real-time device monitoring, intelligent automation, secure remote access, and contextual diagnostics under a single solution. TeamViewer One is designed for organisations seeking to simplify IT management amid the rise of hybrid work and increasing digital complexity. The platform integrates several capabilities previously offered as separate products, aiming to address concerns about operational inefficiencies and growing IT tool sprawl in businesses of all sizes. The platform encompasses TeamViewer RMM for proactive remote monitoring and device management, TeamViewer Intelligence featuring AI-powered support tools, TeamViewer Remote Connectivity for secure access and control, and TeamViewer DEX, aimed at enhancing the digital employee experience with real-time endpoint visibility and performance analysis. The release of TeamViewer One is partially motivated by a recent CIO survey highlighting that 95% of IT executives intend to consolidate vendors in the coming year, with 80% seeking to reduce the number of point solutions in use. This reflects an industry trend towards adopting unified platforms to improve performance, security, and operational efficiency. Mark Banfield, Chief Commercial Officer at TeamViewer, addressed the evolving nature of the workplace and the challenges faced by IT teams. "The digital workplace is no longer a future vision, it's the reality of how every business operates today. Almost all workplaces are digital nowadays, and companies need to support their employees whether they work in an office, at home, on the shop floor, or out in the field." "As the number of tools and technologies has exploded, so has the complexity for IT teams and end-users. With TeamViewer ONE, we're helping customers cut through that complexity with a unified platform that meets their needs today and evolves with them tomorrow—whether they're just starting out or managing thousands of endpoints globally." Each component of TeamViewer One addresses a facet of IT operations. TeamViewer RMM offers device health monitoring, endpoint security, mobile device management, and automated patching to support compliance and reduce operational disruptions. TeamViewer Intelligence uses AI features, including CoPilot, for live diagnostics and context-sensitive troubleshooting, and Session Insights for generating structured IT performance reports. Remote Connectivity provides industry-recognised secure remote access for distributed workforces. DEX (Digital Employee Experience) delivers real-time monitoring of endpoint health and employee-impacting issues to inform IT actions aimed at productivity and engagement. Mei Dent, Chief Product and Technology Officer at TeamViewer, commented on the significance of unified IT solutions. "Companies today can't afford to fly blind when it comes to employee experience and IT health. With rising pressure to consolidate fragmented tech stacks, strengthen security, and meet evolving compliance standards, TeamViewer ONE brings intelligence, automation, and visibility into a single platform, enabling IT teams to replace siloed tools with a seamless, AI-powered experience." "This frees IT teams from repetitive tasks and manual troubleshooting, allowing them to focus on higher-impact initiatives that drive real value for the business." TeamViewer One is offered in tailored Business and Enterprise packages, with all features provided under a single agent licence. The consolidated nature of the solution is aimed at supporting the demands of modern hybrid workforces, whether organisations are managing conventional IT endpoints, operational technology devices, or both across different work environments. TeamViewer, headquartered in Göppingen, Germany and employing more than 1,800 people globally, reported revenue of EUR €671 million in 2024. The company provides workplace platforms for more than 660,000 customers across various industries, supporting both desk-based and frontline employees in their digital workplace initiatives.
