Organisations must make strategic changes to effectively secure wired and wireless LANs while supporting business applications for use on mobile and desktop devices alike. This means taking a 'mobile-first' mentality. [ + ]

For companies that manage field-based teams, there has been massive growth in the adoption of smartphones and mobile applications throughout 2015–16. While it's great to see the industry embracing technology, too many implementations fall short because simple guidelines are not followed. [ + ]

Subsurface utility and object location is a complex process that requires safe and reliable equipment to provide accurate and useful information. [ + ]

Using advanced technology, leak detection and repair programs will not only improve operator safety, but also protect the environment from potentially harmful gases. [ + ]

Until recently, the increasingly widespread use of digital technology — including the emergence of the Internet of Things — means that well-regulated and reliable power is required in a wide variety of environments. Previously, the requirement for clean power supplies with protection from outages was largely limited to data centres and offices. [ + ]

In spite of advances in automatic scheduling technologies, some service organisations still use manually intensive methods to schedule and track their service workforce. [ + ]

A discussion paper released by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) in May, titled 'Power Shift: A blueprint for a 21st century energy system', makes it clear that some pretty extensive modification is needed. [ + ]

Innovation will be stifled right across the clean energy sector if the Australian Parliament supports legislation to remove future grant funding available from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), according to a briefing paper released by the Clean Energy Council. [ + ]

Field Service Business editor Dannielle Furness spoke with Darren Andrews, Director at GB Electrical. [ + ]

LED technology has become prevalent in many areas due to its long service life and high energy efficiency. To prevent damage in the event of an error and to protect investment in LED technology, a comprehensive power-surge protection strategy cannot be overlooked, even in street lighting. [ + ]

The ability to connect one device to another is a simple concept that’s making a huge difference. While much has been made of this phenomenon in both the home and urban centres (in the form of smart homes and smart cities), the full potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution is yet to be realised in the foundation of cities — buildings. [ + ]

If you wouldn't mess with your computer motherboard, why would you consider adding LED tail-lights to a new light commercial vehicle? [ + ]

A new project from the EU promises to improve telecommunications technology through the delivery of higher bit rates, resulting in lower-cost, faster access. [ + ]

New research suggests that 50% of field service software implementations will fall short of planned outcomes. Up to 25% of those with FSM solutions aren't using them properly. What's going wrong? [ + ]

Australian Utility Week 2016 is a large-scale expo dedicated to the theme 'Building digital futures'. It takes place from 29–30 November 2016 at Australian Technology Park, Sydney. [ + ]