FleetSeek CAMTracker LIVE video capture telematics
23 July, 2015FleetSeek's GPS Tracking & Fleet Management solution now includes CAMTracker LIVE, a 3G camera, with an option to add tracking, giving users the ability to remotely view high-level HD videos via a web and phone application following the instant notification of a road accident or near miss.
Transtech in-vehicle units obtain TCA Type-Approval
22 July, 2015Transport Certification Australia (TCA) is a national government body responsible for providing assurance in the use of telematics and related intelligent technologies. TCA's mission is to provide assurance to governments, industry sectors and end users in the use of telematics and related intelligent technologies to enable improved surface transport outcomes in productivity, safety and efficiency to be realised.
ISO 9001:2015 final draft published
21 July, 2015The ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard was first released over 30 years ago, with millions of organisations worldwide adopting the system to focus on increased growth, productivity, retention and customer satisfaction.
Text and call blockers — will they work?
20 July, 2015It's hard to believe it's come to this, but we could soon see the introduction of a device that fits into a port under the steering wheel of all cars manufactured post-1996, designed to block incoming calls and text messages while the car engine is on. It seems that drivers cannot be trusted to resist the temptation to text.
2015 Australasian Road Safety Conference
17 July, 2015The inaugural Australasian Road Safety Conference (ARSC2015) is being held on Queensland's Gold Coast from 14-16 October 2015. A joint initiative of the Australiasian College of Road Safety, Austroads and the Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety – Queensland (CARRS-Q), the event is a response to the United Nationals call for a Decade of Action on Road Safety.
Smarter Services delivers insights
16 July, 2015 by Sumair Dutta, Chief Customer Officer, TSCThe Service Council hosted the 4th edition of our Smarter Services Symposium in San Diego in March, featuring presentations led by organisations such as Zappos, HP, Safelite Autoglass, KONE Elevator, Ingersoll-Rand, Xerox, Vivint and more.
Better coverage, more choice for regional mobile customers
14 July, 2015Mobile phone users in Australia have long been conditioned to accept less-than-stellar coverage in regional areas, so the recent news that the federal government has awarded funding for 70 base stations to Vodafone will no doubt be welcomed by some.
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-B2 tablet
14 July, 2015The Panasonic family of Toughbook enterprise-grade tablets has just expanded with the launch of the Toughpad FZ-B2, said to be the first fully rugged, 7″, high-performance, Intel-based Android tablet built for enterprise.
Sleeping on the job to be encouraged
13 July, 2015Shift workers of the world, rejoice! Experts say there is mounting evidence to suggest that a nap during night shift can improve production and safety at work. According to research released by RMIT, not only could alertness and performance be improved, but we could see fewer major disasters if fatigue is addressed.
Motexion CityBox closed loading platform
10 July, 2015The CityBox closed loading platform from Motexion is designed to fit the Renault Master platform cab and is suitable for loads that require cooling or heating. Being wider than the traditional cab chassis and sitting 60 cm above the ground, it makes loading and unloading easier.
Product recall — Australian Performance Systems Mean Green high lift jack
10 July, 2015The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a recall notice on high lift jacks purchased on eBay from Australian Performance Systems.
Syncro System van shelving
10 July, 2015Syncro System van shelving offers flexibility and versatility, with a range of options to suit any application. The shelving features a trapezoidal design with a higher rear side to enable easy access and additional loading volume.
Why the cloud is the future of field services
09 July, 2015 by Brad Halcrow, PR & Communications Manager, simPRO SoftwareWhen people think of industries being revolutionised by cloud computing they might consider banking and finance, telecommunications or online entertainment, but what about plumbing, landscaping, electrical contracting or air-conditioning repairs?
Master Builders Australia supports asbestos removal strategy
09 July, 2015Master Builders Australia (MBA) has indicated its support of the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency's (ASEA) plan for asbestos removal in Australia, as outlined in the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Management and Awareness 2014-18.
Heavy vehicle modification requirement changes
08 July, 2015Heavy vehicle operators should be aware that the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) requirement that all J and P code modifications be certified by a licensed authorised vehicle examiner (AVE) became enforceable from 1 July this year, according to Roads and Maritime Services (RMS).
