Industry News
Building Australia open for registration
The Master Builders 2015 National Conference, Exhibition and Awards will be held 12–14 November. It is an opportunity for Master Builders Australia-wide to come together and learn more about the industry and future direction. This year's theme is 'Build Australia', which focuses on leadership and assisting members to grow their business. [ + ]
Imarda to merge with International Telematics
Leading fleet management technology companies International Telematics Holdings Limited and Imarda Pty Ltd have announced their intention to merge and form a new entity named Coretex. [ + ]
New travel cost calculator assists motorists
Bayswater Car Rentals has launched the Fuel & Trip Calculator to help users budget petrol costs and travel time. It is available on the Bayswater website for use by anyone, not just customers of the company. [ + ]
NBN signs new performance-based contracts
NBN Co has agreed on a performance-based contracting model with the Australian construction industry in a bid to increase the quality and speed of the rollout of its fixed-line network. [ + ]
Attacks on mobile devices and networks the biggest threat to enterprise
Check Point Software Technologies has issued its 2015 Security Report, the company's third annual report revealing the major security threats that impacted organisations across the world. [ + ]
Engineers Australia announces line-up for Future Tech Forum
The inaugural Engineers Australia Future Tech Forum, part of the ACI Connect conference being held in Sydney in August, will feature a strong line-up of expert speakers, covering a range of topics in energy, networks, process and instrumentation industries. [ + ]
The smartphone apps bleeding your battery dry
For all the good that smartphones have delivered - convenience, connectivity and mobility - there's still the eternal problem of battery charge, or lack thereof. You'd think by now that we'd have a solution to this endlessly irritating problem, but most smartphone users still need to recharge on a daily basis. At least. [ + ]
Apprentice numbers cause for concern
Recently released data highlighting a big drop in technical and trade apprentice and traineeships is a cause for concern and action, said the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA). [ + ]
Prysmian wins award for product innovation
The Prysmian Group has won the Frost & Sullivan 2015 European New Product Innovation Award for its BendBrightXS optical fibre. [ + ]
Yet more truck recall notices issued
Suspicious minds could be forgiven for thinking there are greater forces at play, with the release of yet more product recall notices affecting Australian truck fleets. [ + ]
Free phone calls for beta testers
A new app that developers claim will rival Skype is moving into beta testing and the call is out for 30,000 individuals to take part. [ + ]
The changing face of airbag technology
The Australian Accident Repair Network (AARN) is reporting that new airbag technology being tested by Mercedes could potentially change the face of in-car safety systems. [ + ]
Australian Smart Lighting Summit
The Australian Smart Lighting Summit, to be held on 8-9 September at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, will draw more than 150 lighting industry experts who will discuss strategies and new technologies for public lighting retrofits aimed at reducing energy consumption and costs. [ + ]
First delegate registered for NECA South Africa Conference 2016
The first delegate for NECA's 2016 Industry Conference in South Africa has been registered following the announcement of prize winners from the 2015 Market Monitor draw in Canberra. [ + ]
