Solid communication is key
21 March, 2016 by Andrew Satterley, CEO – APAC and EMEA, Baseplan Software GroupA solid communication system capable of transmitting quality data is necessary for any business operating with a medium to large team of field technicians and a fleet of service vehicles. With the stabilisation of improved technology over the last 10 years, mobility software is now able to take advantage of these developments to the benefit of companies and their customers.
Industry insights — Michael Carter, Navman Wireless
21 March, 2016 by Michael Carter, National Sales Manager, Navman WirelessWhat does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views.
Policing low-level speeding more than revenue raising
18 March, 2016The National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP) is hosting a webinar on Friday 31 March on low-level speeding and the impact on safety. While policing of low-level speeding is widely disputed within the community and often seen as a revenue-raising exercise, evidence increasingly suggests that enforcing speed limits delivers greater overall road safety.
Legal dramas surround Domino's GPS Driver Tracker technology
17 March, 2016Domino's Pizza Enterprises has released a statement strongly refuting the "repeated false and misleading claims" made by Precision Tracking in relation to the company's GPS Driver Tracker technology.
New warning issued on Infinity electrical cables
16 March, 2016The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a new warning on Infinity electrical cables, advising that there is still an estimated 2300 km of the dangerous product installed in sites across Australia.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service Unitor inflatable life jacket
15 March, 2016Wilhelmsen Ships Service has launched a life jacket specially designed to safeguard workers in offshore environments. The Unitor Inflatable Lifejacket features a 170 N buoyancy rating and a Hammar automatic hydrostatic release system. While designed specifically for rugged conditions, it is also allows for free movement and is lightweight.
Talk to your ERP system
15 March, 2016 by Martin Gunnarsson, Director – Product Strategies & IFS Labs, IFS SoftwareThese days, thanks to the internet and cloud services, information is accessible to anyone at any time. You don't need to be stuck at a desk to browse social or business applications.
Industry insights - Mark Alfred, simPRO Software
15 March, 2016 by Mark Alfred, General Manager Australia, simPRO SoftwareWhat does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views.
Pronto expands IBM partnership
15 March, 2016Pronto Software has announced an expansion of its 30-year partnership with IBM, offering customers integration between third-party business apps and systems with the Pronto Xi ERP and Business Analytics platform.
GasBuddy fuel pricing app launches in Australia
11 March, 2016Australian motorists now have access to real-time fuel prices at nearby service stations, thanks to the launch of GasBuddy, an app for iOS and Android.
Mercedes-Benz recalls Sprinter vans
10 March, 2016Mercedes-Benz Australia is advising a recall on Sprinter vans sold between 1 October and 30 November 2015. The product was sold nationally from authorised Mercedes-Benz dealers.
Flying for the future — drone asset management partnership announced
09 March, 2016A new partnership between Swarm UAV and RIGCOM Access aims to substantially reduce the prohibitive inspection costs normally associated with asset management.
The tip of the iceberg
09 March, 2016 by Dannielle FurnessWhere would we be without GPS? As with many ever-present technologies that have inched into our lives to become a 'can't-live-without' tool, it's hard to recall a time when we didn't rely on these devices to get us from one place to the next.
Industry insights — Bruce Minty, Pronto Software
08 March, 2016 by Bruce Minty, Product Marketing Manager, Pronto SoftwareWhat does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views.
ikeGPS IKE4 data collection solution
08 March, 2016The IKE4 field data collection unit from ikeGPS is a comprehensive solution that incorporates the latest mobile hardware and software technologies. It is used for measuring and locating utility poles for aerial fibre deployments, joint-use applications and construction of aerial outside plant.
