There's a heavy reliance on global positioning technology nowadays, but it's not just smart phones and in-car sat nav systems. Most areas of industry, transport and telecoms depend on GPS in some form and there's an increased focus on what will happen in the event of complete failure. According to the BBC website, technology that was developed during World War II is now a contender as a backup to GPS, should the unthinkable happen. [ + ]

The services sector has dropped to a 14-month low according to data released by the Australian industry Group (AiG), while construction growth reached a nine-year high and manufacturing remained stable. [ + ]

When we speak of consumerisation in field service, we often think of the impact that consumer devices such as smartphones and tablets have had on field service delivery. We might also think about the impact of consumer applications on enterprise field service workflows, making it easier and simpler for technicians to access their necessary field service information. [ + ]

Managing a fleet in 2014 is about more than leasing costs and fuel economy. Drivers are facing increased traffic, risk of fatality and amplified stress levels. Is life on the road taking its toll? [ + ]

Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) has selected Todae Solar to install a 1.06 MW rooftop solar system through a winning bid brokered by Solar Choice. [ + ]

A major upgrade of the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall lighting system has dramatically reduced energy use and improved the venue experience for both performers and audiences.

Located on 148 hectares in North Parramatta, The King's School is home to around 1500 students from kindergarten to year 12. In 2014, the school officially opened its $20m Science Learning Centre, a centre that exceeds the school's commitment to excellence in learning and sustainability. [ + ]

Linde Material Handling secured its prominent position in the Australian market by developing a strong customer focus and backing its advanced product range with comprehensive after-sales support. It was during Linde's search for ways to enhance its support performance that the company engaged with Baseplan Software. Six years later Baseplan is central to Linde's operations. [ + ]

Scientists from Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have developed a chemical alternative to GPS, which they claim will change the future of transport planning and logistics. [ + ]

John Cameron, general manager of Trimble Field Service Management, talks about getting the most out of a field service operation in a Q&A session. [ + ]

When Canon Australia faced challenges with network speed and network capability, it turned to Clipsal. [ + ]

With new regulations, technologies and innovations emerging onto the market with lightning speed, it is imperative for electrical engineers and contractors to meet requirements and owner expectations. Staying abreast of industry developments is another challenge. [ + ]

Satisfied and committed customers support profitability objectives. It seems obvious, but quite often organisations haven't been able to attach a financial value to satisfied customers. [ + ]

There are plenty of compulsory insurance types for business in Australia - third-party injury, workers compensation and public liability to name a few. But there is also a range of options available that can protect your business from loss of assets or revenue you may not have considered. [ + ]

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) provides the ideal architecture to deliver telematics, vehicle tracking, dynamic routing, real-time work order management, commercial navigation and mobile integration, often referred to collectively as 'location intelligence'. When coupled with modern integration and reporting systems these can form the backbone of a company-wide transport management system. [ + ]