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Measuring harmonics
Harmonics can cause significant damage to equipment and power systems. This article explains how harmonics are generated and why they should be regularly monitored. [ + ]
Gartner predicts 25 billion 'things' by 2020
Gartner Inc, a leading information technology research and advisory company, has released a report forecasting that 4.9 billion connected things will be in use by 2015, climbing swiftly to 25 billion only five years later. [ + ]
Mitigating poor driver performance
The Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW) in Oman had a critical need to proactively manage violations within its fleet of 400 vehicles. The company reported unsafe and poor driver performance, accidents, speeding, high maintenance costs and excessive fuel consumption due to personal vehicle use. [ + ]
M2M delivering real field service benefits
Machine-to-machine (M2M) has been around for years, but you might not know that considering the buzz it is getting today. Perhaps this is because M2M - fuelled by the Internet of Things - is experiencing a massive increase in the worldwide connectivity of devices. [ + ]
NBN Co outlines principles for multitechnology rollout
NBN Co has outlined the principles that will determine which access technology will be deployed to connect communities to the NBN. [ + ]
Buying a safer truck
As employers and fleet managers, you have a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment, including vehicles. This information from the Victorian Transport Industry Group explains safety features to look for when purchasing heavy vehicles. [ + ]
Residential security
The home security solutions market is set to flourish due to rapid advancements in technology, growing adoption of smart devices and an increase in crime rates. As the market grows, so do opportunities for installers. [ + ]
How vulnerable is GPS?
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. [ + ]
Considering the field service experience
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. [ + ]
Construction growth on the rise, while services continue to fall
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. [ + ]
The future of the fleet
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? [ + ]
Todae Solar to install rooftop solar for Brisbane Markets
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. [ + ]
Opera House to save $70K a year from lighting upgrade
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.
[ + ]Western Sydney school installs lighting control solution
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. [ + ]
Chemical computing faster than satnav
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. [ + ]