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The future is flexible
A European Union-funded project that has created flexible lighting foils produced in a roll-to-roll method holds potential for the large-scale production of low-cost LED lighting panels and solar cells. [ + ]
Paving the way towards a smart city reality
The idea of the 'smart city' is gaining momentum and we're starting to really see what this concept may look like in reality. [ + ]
Making the move to mobile ERP
As businesses weigh up their mobile options, the working world is moving progressively towards more flexible working hours and a workforce that is increasingly needing to access business information remotely. While this is largely being led by field service workers, your sales force, operational staff, marketing and management teams aren't far behind. [ + ]
Dirty digital age
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, font of all scientific knowledge, recently authored an article that shows the true cost of today's technology. According to a post on the ABC website, Dr Karl says that telecommuting and mobile technology are not contributing to a cleaner and greener environment, despite a common belief that they must be. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia 2016
This year's All-Energy Australia conference features more than 150 industry speakers covering seven topic centres. The conference streams include smart grid, off-grid solutions, community energy, investment opportunities, electric cars, bioenergy and wave energy technology. [ + ]
Remote power generation
Renewables will become 'the' power source of the future for regional and remote Australia, with energy consumption set to be transformed by innovations in power generation, new lows in solar pricing and the anticipated rapid price reduction in batteries. [ + ]
Service is hard: new book delivers insights
With over 20 years' experience, ClickSoftware knows about service delivery and how hard it can be for businesses to excel. Drawing on that expertise, the company has released a new book, Service is Hard: Turning Common Field Service Challenges into Customer Engagement Opportunities, which contains insights, best practices and recommendations from experts, thought leaders and analysts. [ + ]
Top tips to help business owners have a guilt-free break
It's nearing the end of the financial year and downright busy for most. But with these handy tips, you may even be able to consider taking a much-needed holiday. [ + ]
Lithium batteries — the new hope
With recent advancements in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology, combined with some clever engineering design, the issues around high maintenance costs can be a thing of the past for building owners and facilities managers. [ + ]
Talk from the Top
Mobile is changing the face of business. Yet, many business owners have been slow to adopt a mobile strategy despite the numerous benefits. Mobile offers significant return on investment in terms of improving efficiencies and offering greater business flexibility. [ + ]
We've listened, and we've delivered
Our members always tell us that they are looking for ways to make their business more efficient, save precious time and costs, and become more profitable. [ + ]
Cloud computing moves to the edge
The face of data centre infrastructure is changing, thanks to the cloud. [ + ]
In-vehicle monitoring systems: safety through best practice telematics
While the external environments facing light and heavy vehicle fleet operators differ, operational efficiency and organisational safety are two areas all operators can target to maintain a competitive edge and growth.
[ + ]LED replacement risks
A simple replacement of fluorescent tubes with LED tubes is one of the lowest cost options for energy-efficient lighting retrofits, but it can come with significant performance and safety risks, according to this information from lighting specialist enLighten. [ + ]
Field service software — 2025 and beyond
Organisations around the globe are facing unprecedented change, thanks to converging digital forces. Now's the time to rethink processes and adopt a more efficient business model, according to our roundtable participants. [ + ]