Klugo announces partnership
19 June, 2015Field service management solution provider NextService and Hein and Associates, a leading accounting and advisory services firm, have announced a partnership to provide both public and private companies with the latest in cloud-based field service management solutions, fully integrated to the NetSuite ERP platform.
The 'new' field service worker
18 June, 2015 by John Cameron, General Manager, Trimble Field Service ManagementThe field service industry has, in previous years, been a subject of concern for having an ageing workforce and the implications this has as those with such great knowledge and experience reach retirement age. However, as the industry continues to evolve, a major trend has been the emergence of young, tech-savvy and collaborative workers.
Wi-Fi access valued more than sex
17 June, 2015Yep, you read that right. In one of this year's cheekiest new product media releases, networking solutions provider Linksys has included results of a sponsored InfoBrief published by International Data Corporation (IDC) titled 'The Home Network: Our Neglected Warhorse'.
Keep your eyes on the road
17 June, 2015We all know the dangers of mobile phone use and driving, but not all distractions are equal. Here's how to minimise the risks.
Trimble FieldMaster field service mobile app
17 June, 2015Trimble has announced the addition of a Supervisor app to its FieldMaster suite of mobile applications.
Mitsubishi Triton scores five stars for safety
16 June, 2015ANCAP has awarded the new-generation Mitsubishi Triton a 5 star ANCAP safety rating.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7/16″ Hex high torque impact driver
16 June, 2015The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7/16″ Hex high torque impact driver is equipped with a 7/16″ Hex Quick-Connect for fast, secure insertion of augers and socket adapters. It also features robust attachment points that help prevent tool loss when being used in an elevated position.
Autonomous vehicles — are we really ready?
15 June, 2015 by Dannielle FurnessThe Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a leading advisor on business strategy, has released a comprehensive report on the future of autonomous vehicles. According to BCG, it's no longer a matter of if, but when, they will hit the road. The ramifications are far-reaching and a number of societal, legal and regulatory issues will be raised as these vehicles come to market.
Building Australia open for registration
15 June, 2015The Master Builders 2015 National Conference, Exhibition and Awards will be held 12–14 November. It is an opportunity for Master Builders Australia-wide to come together and learn more about the industry and future direction. This year's theme is 'Build Australia', which focuses on leadership and assisting members to grow their business.
Imarda to merge with International Telematics
15 June, 2015Leading fleet management technology companies International Telematics Holdings Limited and Imarda Pty Ltd have announced their intention to merge and form a new entity named Coretex.
New travel cost calculator assists motorists
12 June, 2015Bayswater Car Rentals has launched the Fuel & Trip Calculator to help users budget petrol costs and travel time. It is available on the Bayswater website for use by anyone, not just customers of the company.
Defying distance
11 June, 2015The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has selected the Polycom RealPresence One video collaboration solution to enable seamless, real-time communication between 900 staff across the state and thousands of volunteer members.
Attacks on mobile devices and networks the biggest threat to enterprise
11 June, 2015Check Point Software Technologies has issued its 2015 Security Report, the company's third annual report revealing the major security threats that impacted organisations across the world.
The smartphone apps bleeding your battery dry
10 June, 2015For all the good that smartphones have delivered - convenience, connectivity and mobility - there's still the eternal problem of battery charge, or lack thereof. You'd think by now that we'd have a solution to this endlessly irritating problem, but most smartphone users still need to recharge on a daily basis. At least.
Crash assistance app
09 June, 2015This is one of those things you wish you didn't need but may save you valuable time if you are unfortunate enough to require it. CrashAssist, an app from the Australian Accident Repairers Network (AARN), is designed to utilise the existing technology inherent in smartphones, including maps, contacts, clock, calendar, email and camera, to assist in the difficult and stressful time following a car accident.
