Pronto Software rebadges cloud offering
06 May, 2016Pronto Software has unveiled a new-look cloud division, Pronto Cloud Managed Solutions. Previously known as Pronto Hosted Services, the rebrand is in direct response to consumer demand, with up to 70% of the company's customers choosing to implement a cloud solution.
Done and dusted
05 May, 2016Less than a decade into the so-called mobile revolution and experts are calling it officially over, but what does that really mean?
Industry insights — David Younger, Managing Director, The Service Manager
04 May, 2016 by David Younger, Managing Director, The Service ManagerWhat does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views.
Telstra network review complete
03 May, 2016After a troubled few months for Telstra, the company has announced a plan to commit $50 million toward network failure prevention. This comes after a process of review which delivered three key outcomes, according to COO Kate McKenzie.
Electric cars driven by fuel cell improvements
03 May, 2016CSIRO is working on a new type of membrane which it hopes will boost the performance of fuel cells by a factor of four, subsequently transforming the electric vehicle industry.
Road Safety Week targets distraction
02 May, 2016An 11% spike in the Australian road toll over the last 12 months is behind a call for the nation's motorists to 'Stop Driving Blind'. In the last year alone, 1200 Australians have lost their lives and 30,000 were seriously injured on our roads, with in-car distraction being identified as a leading cause of crashes.
Support of things
02 May, 2016 by Daniel Cran, Managing Director, LogMeIn APACThere has been a lot of talk about how the IoT will revolutionise the world. Some say it will fundamentally change the way people interact with the world around them, others say it will generate trillions in economic value, but many have lost sight of its true potential.
The truth about speed limits
29 April, 2016Is a speed limit set in stone, or is there a tolerance? According to a recent article published by the NRMA, drivers on NSW roads commonly hold a belief that police will turn a blind eye to infringements whereby motorists are caught doing less than 10 km/h above the speed limit. The association gets to the bottom of the issue.
Finns first in 5G development environment
29 April, 2016From the nation that gave us Nokia, the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University of Oulu are partnering to build what is touted as a "globally unique technology environment".
Business propped up by credit cards
28 April, 2016Up to two thirds of Australian SMEs are resorting to using personal finances to prop up business growth, according to the latest SME Growth Index released by business finance specialist Scottish Pacific.
ANZ inks deal with Apple
28 April, 2016ANZ is the first of the big four banks to enter into an agreement with Apple to support the Apple Pay digital wallet service. All four had previously agreed to support the Google Android pay system. The bank joins American Express, which has supported Apple Pay since late 2015.
Industry insights — Wayne Harper, Zebra Technologies
27 April, 2016 by Wayne Harper, Senior Technical Director, Zebra TechnologiesWhat does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views.
Trimble to showcase new CarCube
27 April, 2016Trimble will be showcasing its next-generation CarCube onboard computer at the International Truck, Trailer and Equipment Show (5–7 May, Melbourne).
Fiat Scudo brake issue recall
26 April, 2016Fiat Chrysler Australia (FCA) advises that certain vehicles in the Scudo van (2013) range may incorporate non-conforming front brake discs. This defect may result in an accident and therefore represents a risk to drivers and occupants.
2025: Adios internal combustion engine?
22 April, 2016The Netherlands is the latest nation set to phase out new petrol- and diesel-powered cars by 2025, having recently passed a motion through parliament. This follows on from a similar initiative in Norway late last year.
