Australian motoring clubs unite
12 April, 2016A consortium of Australian motoring clubs serving 2.8 million customers has selected Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure to provide a cloud-based platform for roadside assistance.
How technology is shaping workplace safety
12 April, 2016Today's advancing technologies have made safety manuals and classroom safety training all but obsolete, but just how will these advances affect our workplace in terms of managing safety and the role of the safety professional?
hipages adds payment functionality
11 April, 2016Trades hiring platform hipages has added in-app payment functionality to its offering, which the company says will now make finding and booking a tradie as easy as using Uber.
Retriever Prepare integrated project management solution
11 April, 2016Retriever Communications has announced the release of Retriever Prepare, a project management solution that integrates with in field scheduling and mobile delivery, to help businesses provide a seamless experience from the initial work order appointment booking right through to the on-site project completion.
Fuel tax credit claims simplified
11 April, 2016The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revised the process for claiming fuel tax credits for claims of less than $10,000.
Where is the workplace line drawn?
08 April, 2016The parameters around workplace safety may seem cut and dried, but a recent ruling may challenge what constitutes a 'workplace', according to an article published by the Health and Safety Bulletin.
Heavy vehicle health check
07 April, 2016Consultation is underway to assess the health of Australia's 520,000-strong heavy vehicle fleet. National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) CEO Sal Petroccitto said information had been released to each state and territory to measure the roadworthiness of heavy vehicles later this year.
Sharing economy targets tradies
06 April, 2016Peer-to-peer car rental service DriveMyCar is working with LDV Automotive to help tradespeople get a better deal, in a move they say will nearly halve the cost of renting one-tonne vans.
10 things to consider when buying a van
05 April, 2016There are 10 things you should think about when shopping around for a new van, from comfort to purchase price to standard safety features. Here's some handy information to use as a starting point.
NSW Police opt for V8 Lexus
04 April, 2016The NSW Police Force has added the 5.0-litre V8-powered Lexus RC F coupe to its arsenal. The vehicle is due to play an active role in roadside campaigns to promote road safety while also featuring as a static display at community engagement activities.
Eagle Boys to pilot 'virtual drive through' technology
01 April, 2016In yet more pizza delivery-related news, Eagle Boys Pizza is trialling a 'virtual drive through' (VDT) system. VDT allows customers to order online, drive to their local store and have the pizza delivered to the car, removing the need to find parking.
Honeywell acquires Movilizer
01 April, 2016Cloud-based field service solution Movilizer has been acquired by Honeywell. Movilizer is used by remote workers performing service, maintenance, sales, distribution and warehousing activities away from the office.
Toyota slashes spare parts prices
31 March, 2016Toyota has reduced the price of key mechanical components by up to 38% (as compared to March 2016 recommended retail), according to a recent media release.
Support for driverless pizza delivery trials
31 March, 2016Domino's is looking to further its technology-focused delivery service by conducting driverless delivery tests in New Zealand, according to the office of NZ Transport Minister Simon Bridges.
Industry insights — Ben Hartman, Astea International
30 March, 2016 by Ben Hartman, Director, Astea InternationalWhat does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views.
