Mental health a priority in 2015
07 January, 2015The Mental Health Recovery Institute is offering training seminars around Australia in February. The Mental Health First Aid Training series will help attendees learn the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort of assistance has been shown by research to be effective.
Achieving first aid compliance with WHS regulations
07 January, 2015The importance of first aid in the workplace cannot be overstated. In the event of an accident or medical emergency, the application of first aid can mean the difference between life and death.
Iveco joins CNH Industrial
22 December, 2014When the Iveco brand became part of CNH Industrial, it joined a global group producing vehicles and equipment for transport, agriculture and construction that meet the requirements of customers around the world.
iOS and Android OS attack threats
22 December, 2014Akamai Technologies, provider of cloud services for delivering, optimising and securing online content and business applications, has released a new cybersecurity threat advisory through the company's Prolexic Security & Research Team (PLXsert).
Sales of smartphones grew 20% in Q3 2014
19 December, 2014Worldwide sales of mobile phones to end users were flat in the third quarter of 2014, according to IT researchers Gartner, Inc. However, sales of smartphones to end users grew 20.3% to reach 301 million units.
Extreme location photo challenge
18 December, 2014By next year, the world's mobile worker population is expected to swell to 1.3 billion, representing 37.2% of the total workforce. That's a lot of workers on the roads, in the field, making house visits and in remote locations from oil platforms in the Gulf to mines in the Arctic.
Is your mobile phone signal booster legal?
17 December, 2014Powertec, Australian distributor of the Nextivity Cel-Fi 'smart repeater', has warned consumers about purchasing signal boosters online, claiming that they are most likely not approved for use on local networks.
Check holiday pay rates now
16 December, 2014The Fair Work Ombudsman is urging employers and employees to check the pay rates and entitlements that apply over Christmas and the New Year.
LifeProof four-proof protection for iPhone 6
15 December, 2014LifeProof has introduced four-proof (water, dirt, snow and shock) protection for iPhone 6.
Urban Armor Gear mobile device cases
12 December, 2014Urban Armor Gear (UAG) is bringing a sleek Mil-Spec drop-tested case for the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 to Australia and New Zealand. The lightweight case has an integrated kickstand and a rubber core with bumpers that deflect impact from daily wear and tear, as well as occasional hard falls.
New study makes case for black boxes in vehicles
12 December, 2014A major new study for the European Commission has found considerable potential safety benefits and low costs for the installation of electronic data recorders (EDRs) in cars, vans and trucks.
The power of mobility: creating a smarter workforce in the field
12 December, 2014 by John Cameron, General Manager, Trimble Field Service ManagementAs field-based working becomes increasingly complex and time-sensitive, mobile solutions can help businesses make better, more intelligent decisions.
Building industry comments on apprenticeship data
12 December, 2014Master Builders Australia has spoken out about the recently released National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) data, highlighting that there are only one-third the apprentices in the pipeline to meet the current and future skill needs of the building and construction industry.
What next for the mobile phone?
11 December, 2014AIMIA, the Digitial Industry Association for Australia, has released the independent findings of the Australian Mobile Phone Lifestyle Index (AMPLI). While the report focuses on consumer, rather than business, users, it provides valuable insight into trends regarding overall preferences. The survey is in its 10th iteration and the 2014 'special topic' is mobile phone use compared to tablet and PCs.
1-11 TOUGH Lokaway high-security storage
11 December, 20141-11 has released the Australian-designed TOUGH Lokaway range of high-security storage. TOUGH Lokaway includes anti-pry bar technology, known as Lokaway Swing 'n' Slide doors, which allows the door to interlock against the body of the storage box, providing extra security.
