TomTom Traffic and IFS join forces
20 January, 2016IFS has collaborated with TomTom and developed a major feature enhancement to the IFS Mobile Workforce Management solution.
App keeps qualifications up to date
19 January, 2016Sydney-based start-up TradePapers has launched an Android and iOS application for sharing and reminding users to keep trade qualifications up to date.
The cloud — five security must-dos
18 January, 2016 by Gary Gardiner, ANZ Director of Engineering ServicesIf even the likes of Apple, Amazon and Microsoft can be caught out by hackers, then what hope does the average company have?
Recall on Toyota Hiace van door glass
15 January, 2016The ACCC has issued a recall on passenger-side, front-door glass for Toyota Hiace manufactured by Xinyi Group (Glass Co Ltd).
Master Builders backs Royal Commission findings
14 January, 2016Master Builders has released a statement on the Heydon Royal Commission findings, saying it is a damning indictment of the unlawful behaviours of the building unions, singling out the CFMEU in particular.
The future is now — talking to cars a reality (though not in Australia)
13 January, 2016More than 33 years after the popular American TV show Knight Rider showed David 'The Hoff' Hasselhoff talking to his car KITT, Volvo and Microsoft are launching a wearable-enabled voice control system.
Changes to WHS requirements for inorganic lead
12 January, 2016Safe Work Australia invites you to have your say on proposed changes to work health and safety requirements for inorganic lead.
Infinity cable saga continues
16 December, 2015The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is warning suppliers and installers of degrading Infinity cables, including DIY homeowners, to take action before months of hot weather could cause the cables to become brittle and put lives at risk. Property owners are also being urged to take action to avoid serious risks.
Retriever Communications Paperbark mobile form management
16 December, 2015Retriever Communications has released Paperbark, an easy-to-use mobile enterprise solution for creating and managing electronic forms. The application allows users to remotely interact with and capture data against corporate forms, straight from their mobile device.
IFS Field Service Management software
15 December, 2015The latest version of IFS Field Service Management (5.6.3) is now available and features a number of enhancements.
National heavy vehicle safety a step closer
15 December, 2015The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's (NHVR) revised National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual has been launched by Stephen Mullighan, South Australian Minister for Transport and Infrastructure.
The connected vehicle is here
14 December, 2015 by Irvin Gray, Senior Manager Social MediaThe connected vehicle is no longer simply an exciting concept. The fact is that it is here and it is set to change the way field technicians work forever.
Last call for input into standards for workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals
14 December, 2015The public consultation process on exposure standards for hazardous chemicals used in workplaces closes this Friday, 18 December.
Ridgeback toolboxes
11 December, 2015The Ridgeback range of toolboxes designed specifically for utes consists of four main product groups available in a variety of models to suit the needs of any application.
Big Iron online mobile cost benchmarking
11 December, 2015Big Iron Consulting has released an online mobile mining equipment cost benchmarking app, Mining Toolbox. The app is designed for both PC and tablets and gives mining and earthmoving clients the ability to quickly benchmark the costs of operating their mobile earthmoving equipment.

