Man vs machine
27 May, 2015As machines continue to displace humans in a variety of roles, international academic, business and technology leaders are claiming that workers will need to become 'more human' in order to compete in the future.
Motion Computing F5m and C5m rugged tablets
27 May, 2015Motion Computing has unveiled an upgrade to two powerful tablet PCs - purpose-built for the needs of utility, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, public safety and healthcare workforces.
Car makers plagued by recalls
26 May, 2015It's been a bad month for motor companies. The Yakata airbag inflator saga continues, with Toyota, Nissan and Honda recalling more than 31 million vehicles worldwide. Now Ford has issued a local notice on its VN and VO Transit vehicles.
600,000 Android users infected
26 May, 2015Internet security specialist ESET has apparently discovered more than 30 fake applications available for download on the Google Play Store. The malicious applications, which pretend to be cheats for the popular Minecraft game, have been installed by more than 600,000 Android users worldwide.
Brother International PJ-673 portable thermal printer
25 May, 2015Brother International Australia has partnered with Mobeera to offer a portable print solution that makes it possible to print directly from an iPad or iPhone.
Tardy technicians turn off customers
25 May, 2015It won't come as a surprise that customers are annoyed by technicians that don't turn up at the appointed time, but the effect that tardiness has on consumer behaviour might. A recent study conducted by Software Advice, a comparison resource for potential software purchasers, indicates that 67% of customers will not rehire a company if a technician is just one hour late.
Fair Work targets apprentice and trainee employers
21 May, 2015The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced a new national campaign targeting hundreds of businesses that employ apprentices and trainees. These companies will come under scrutiny in response to a high number of calls for assistance from workers, particularly first-year apprentices in the automotive, electrical services, manufacturing, butchery and bakery trades.
2015 Fleet Awards - nominate now!
20 May, 2015The 2015 Fleet Awards are fast approaching and time is running out to nominate. The awards recognise outstanding achievement across a range of categories, including Fleet Manager of the Year, Fleet Environment and Fleet Safety.
Foton truck recall
19 May, 2015Ateco Automotive has issued a recall on Foton Trucks. Certain vehicles within the range were supplied with vehicle jacks that do not comply with AS/NZS2693:2007, the mandatory safety standard.
Managing mobility
18 May, 2015 by Dannielle FurnessLiving in the age of mobility was supposed to make our lives easier and more flexible, but even with technology advances, running a mobile workforce creates a specific set of challenges for field service managers.
Unlocking the value of ERP
16 May, 2015There's no doubt that an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software package is a powerful tool for business and, according to research conducted by Telsyte and released by Epicor Software Corporation, more than 90% of Australian organisations have such a system. Why, then, did the study show that 66% of CIOs believe that less than half of the functionality provided by ERP is being used?
Billion Electric M1000 4G LTE M2M router
15 May, 2015Billion Electric Corporation has released its M1000 4G LTE M2M router, which integrates GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and Dual SIM to improve fleet management connectivity and enable real-time video streaming.
Navman Wireless M-Nav 950 in-vehicle fleet tracking
14 May, 2015Navman Wireless Australia has announced the availability of its next-generation in-vehicle fleet tracking, navigation and two-way messaging device, the M-Nav 950. Features include truck-specific warnings and landmark navigation, on-screen signature capture and free lifetime updates.
SAP field service solutions
14 May, 2015SAP field service solutions enable businesses to meet service demands consistently by organising, planning and dispatching field service resources. The product offering simplifies end-to-end management of service orders; integrates service parts logistics and financials; allows users to view current service orders and updates via a mobile app; and enables users to execute and confirm service orders in real time.
Product recall - Virgin Mobile Australia Yatama Power Bank PB017
13 May, 2015Virgin Mobile loyalty program customers who received a power bank portable charger are being advised to thoughtfully dispose of it immediately, including the USB cable supplied.
