Apprenticeships to receive budget boost
31 March, 2015Australia's largest employer network of apprentices and trainees has welcomed the federal government's intention to place a focus on measures to assist small business in the May Budget.
Milwaukee M12 four-bay sequential charger
31 March, 2015Milwaukee Power Tools has introduced the M12 Four Bay Sequential Charger (M12C4). This charger allows the user to leave up to four M12 battery packs to sequentially charge, spending more time on the job site and less time swapping batteries.
Wearables business buys up
31 March, 2015OK Smart Wearables has finalised a deal with ROAM to acquire the development and design of over 100 new initiatives - from smart watches, phones, virtual reality devices, smart glasses, head-up displays and tablets to other wearable products.
Honeywell completes acquisition of Datamax-O'Neil
27 March, 2015Honeywell has announced the completion of the acquisition of Datamax-O'Neil, a global manufacturer of fixed and mobile printers used in a variety of retail, warehouse and distribution, and healthcare applications. The $185 million deal was announced in December of 2014.
Proof that airbags and ESC save lives
26 March, 2015According to a report released by the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE), the number of road fatalities in Australia halved between 1990 and 2014. While BITRE attributes this to a number of factors including the availability of safer vehicles, the development of safer roads and improved law enforcement, offsetting factors such as increased driver distraction suggest that technology improvements, changes to legislation and interventionist activities including random breath testing are largely responsible for the huge turnaround.
Motexion vehicle fit-outs
26 March, 2015Motexion Australia offers a range of lining and bulkhead van fit-out options to improve durability and driver comfort.
457 visa reforms applauded
25 March, 2015Many of the recent reforms to the 457 temporary skilled migration visa program have been well received by industry, particularly across the building, construction and resource sectors, while some may require further consultation to ensure a mutually beneficial outcome.
Vehicle choices for field service techs
25 March, 2015Ute, tray-top, service body or van? Selecting the right vehicle for field service is driven by many factors.
Cisco focuses on Australian innovation
25 March, 2015Cisco has announced the investment in a Cisco Internet of Everything (IoE) Innovation Centre in Australia. Cisco's IoE Innovation Centres are aimed at catalysing and showcasing IoE innovation and development, bringing together customers, industry partners, start-ups, application developers, accelerators, government organisations and universities. The new centre in Australia will be one of eight globally including Rio de Janeiro, Toronto, Songdo, Berlin, Barcelona, Tokyo and London.
Fluke Networks Link-Solutions network connectivity testing, documentation and reporting
25 March, 2015Fluke Networks' Link-Solutions is an adaptable toolset for network connectivity testing, documentation and reporting. Link-Solutions combines a suite of handheld network testing tools with cloud-based reporting capabilities to allow front-line technicians, field-managed IT teams and system integrators to conduct copper, fibre and Ethernet network tests.
Safety recall: protective eyewear
25 March, 20153M Australia has issued a product recall on the Secure Fit Eyewear 200 Series SF201AF-AS Clear Lens, Anti-Fog Coating protective eyewear product. The eyewear is also a component of the 3M Asbestos/Dust Respirator Kit 7535.
Navman Wireless Qtanium Connect telematics portal
25 March, 2015Navman Wireless has announced the availability of Qtanium Connect, a consolidated telematics portal specifically designed for the management of mixed equipment fleets in a range of industries including construction, resources and mining.
Sensear Intrinsically Safe Double Protection Headset (IS-SDP)
24 March, 2015The Sensear Intrinsically Safe Double Protection Headset (IS-SDP) integrates communications capabilities into a hearing protection device designed for industrial environments.
Aerohive Networks iOS app for guest and BYOD management
23 March, 2015Aerohive Networks has announced a new iOS app for guest and bring your own device (BYOD) management and enhanced security services to further protect wireless networks across organisations, including those with IoT initiatives.
Is traffic really getting worse?
19 March, 2015Yes, according to one in three voters across 26 New South Wales electorates. The National Roads & Motorists' Association (NRMA) surveyed 16,000 voters across 26 seats, 34% of whom believe that their daily commute, on roads or via public transport, has progressively worsened in the last four years. Conversely, 23% indicated that their commute had improved since 2011.
