175 Australian CEOs have identified the key challenges and concerns for Australian business in 2016. Analysis of research conducted by Pronto Software in partnership with the CEO Institute shows there are five main areas of interest, resulting from both industry and economic pressures. [ + ]

Correct load restraint for utility vehicles in Australia is a vexed issue with little definitive rule or regulation. In general it is enforced state by state, with most authorities doing little to adequately educate drivers, fleet managers and business owners. [ + ]

As companies strive to cut costs, improve workflow efficiency and stay ahead of the competition, open platform fleet technology can help them achieve their goals. [ + ]

What does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views. [ + ]

A solid communication system capable of transmitting quality data is necessary for any business operating with a medium to large team of field technicians and a fleet of service vehicles. With the stabilisation of improved technology over the last 10 years, mobility software is now able to take advantage of these developments to the benefit of companies and their customers. [ + ]

Australian electrical industry giant HPM Legrand is banking on the Internet of Things to fuel growth in 2016. [ + ]

Legislation and regulations change throughout the year and these have an impact on your business. Perhaps your company took on more employees and has a higher turnover? These are excellent indicators of growth and success but they also have the potential to attract new legal obligations. [ + ]

Designing and building a data centre to meet future needs can often be an expensive and wasteful exercise in over-engineering. Taking a modular approach allows for capacity to be be implemented to meet today's business demands but readily extended in the future as those demands grow. [ + ]

It's common knowledge that the rise in the adoption of automation technologies presents significant opportunities for the electrical industry. What is discussed less often, however, is the role electricians, electrical contractors and integrators play in guiding and educating consumers about their options. [ + ]

These days, thanks to the internet and cloud services, information is accessible to anyone at any time. You don't need to be stuck at a desk to browse social or business applications. [ + ]

What does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views. [ + ]

After losing count of the number of hoverboard (or 'segway') products to be recalled over the past two months or so due to the potential fire risks, it is becoming clear that until we experience a large loss of life, our decision-makers will not take any action to clamp down on the flood of dangerous products entering our market from overseas. [ + ]

With the convergence of lighting and the Internet of Things (IoT), today's outdoor lighting systems deliver benefits beyond illumination. They don't just illuminate streets, parks and other public areas but also provide connectivity and play a vital role in smart city initiatives. [ + ]

In underground mining, communications infrastructure is a vital component of the operation. Fibre-optic networks offer a reliable, high-speed, low-latency, intrinsically safe, interference-proof, flexible and modular option for evolving underground mine communication systems. [ + ]

Where would we be without GPS? As with many ever-present technologies that have inched into our lives to become a 'can't-live-without' tool, it's hard to recall a time when we didn't rely on these devices to get us from one place to the next. [ + ]