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

If you’re in the plumbing business, an inspection camera is one of the most valuable tools of your trade. Whether you’re responsible for maintaining hundreds of kilometres of pipelines or needing to locate a blockage for a routine domestic job, there’s an inspection camera solution which has the appropriate features to suit your specific needs. This guide will help you determine the best option for your needs. [ + ]

Safety management software provider myosh offers the following explanation of New Zealand's proposed safety star rating scheme for business. [ + ]

Green Energy Markets has released its Renewables Report revealing supply will fall short of the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target by 2018, meaning customers will have to pay the shortfall penalty. [ + ]

Telematics and safety seem to be enjoying their moment in the sun, as far as industry focus is concerned. [ + ]

RAC has united with French intelligent transport systems company NAVYA to trial autonomous vehicle technology in Western Australia. The plan is to test a driverless fully electric shuttle bus. [ + ]

Uber's popularity is being driven by tech-savvy younger Australians, with older and less digitally inclined Aussies not so keen to view the service as a viable alternative to traditional taxis. [ + ]

On average, people spend around 20 hours each day inside residential or commercial buildings, according to The Royal Institute of British Architects. As the world's population continues to expand beyond the current seven-and-a-half billion people, so will the number of buildings in which we live and work. Intelligent buildings can improve efficiency, cut costs and help attract and retain tenants and staff. [ + ]

Using a software robot to replace a full-time human equivalent can save business around 90% of operating costs according to new research conducted by Kinetic Consulting Services. [ + ]

It’s not just the upfront luminaire cost but the ongoing cost of maintenance and testing that should be considered when installing emergency lighting. [ + ]

New headphone technology that is claimed "could significantly improve road safety and save lives" has been developed by American audio manufacturer Harman, according to the National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP) website. [ + ]

In today's age of mobile technology, using pen and paper is a cumbersome form of data capture that leaves an ecological stain on the Earth. [ + ]

Microsoft has successfully submerged a data centre underwater, reportedly the first attempt to ever be made, which may be a game changer in how we make data centres more sustainable and cost-effective. [ + ]

Things have changed since the advent of the TCP/IP protocol in the 1970s, and according to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), the time has come to assess alternatives that will deliver the full potential demanded by our increasingly connected world. [ + ]

This year, three states will end part of their feed-in-tariff programs. What's next? [ + ]