Field Service Business editor Dannielle Furness spoke with Zak Saboune, Founder and General Manager of Service Today, on some of the issues inherent in running a mobile team of 70.

When starting your dream business, growth doesn't happen overnight. It takes a lot of hard work, time and drive to build and sustain a successful business. One of the things many new businesses find difficult, or sometimes do not consider at all, is finding an information system that will support the entire enterprise, both now and into the future.

Between increasing operational cost, staff turnover, budget constraints and pressure to deliver products and services faster, today's field service managers need to act on opportunities quickly. [ + ]

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The emergence of new applications for mobile devices is creating a safer environment and benefiting everyone in the chain — from drivers through to fleet managers — across a range of logistics and transport fields.

For more than half a century the Ainsworth name has been synonymous with the gaming industry. In 1995, Len Ainsworth founded the company with a commitment to become the leading manufacturer and supplier of gaming solutions in Australia and around the world.

Cloud computing and bandwidth-intensive applications have made the data centre more important than ever, and managers want to squeeze every last bit of performance out of its architecture, even down to the connector level. [ + ]

All-Energy Australia's 2015 program will focus on the themes of technology and innovation, featuring experts and leading exhibitors from across the global clean energy sector. [ + ]

For those who work with electricity, there is always a risk of electric shock, which can be fatal. But there are a few basic 'rules' you can follow that will dramatically increase your safety at work. [ + ]

The success of every organisation depends on its personnel, so allowing conflict to fester can ultimately take down your entire operation. [ + ]

It's the new financial year and a good time to get your business finances in order. Understanding your financial position will help you to create sustainability and growth for your business. [ + ]

Another financial year has come and gone and this year's federal Budget featured some significant breaks for small business, including tax cuts and red-tape reduction. Don't wait till next year to investigate what it means for your business and how you can reap the rewards. [ + ]

Sigh. Are we really this stupid? New research by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) reveals the shocking extent to which drivers use their phones and tablets to take selfies, make video calls and watch videos while driving in the United Kingdom. [ + ]

It looks like dash cams are being put to good use in Australia with global bad driver behaviour website Roadshamer.com reporting that Aussies are the world leaders in uploading photos and videos of road users. [ + ]

As the tech market reaches new heights and efficiency becomes ever more scoped as a crucial objective, the challenge is on to take field service management capability to the next level. [ + ]