Today's advancing technologies have made safety manuals and classroom safety training all but obsolete, but just how will these advances affect our workplace in terms of managing safety and the role of the safety professional? [ + ]

Yes, according to research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Professor Donald Sadoway and his students invented the batteries, which can store large amounts of energy and therefore even out fluctuations in power production and power use, over a decade ago. Now electricity storage company Ambri is in the process of commercialising the technology. [ + ]

There are 10 things you should think about when shopping around for a new van, from comfort to purchase price to standard safety features. Here's some handy information to use as a starting point. [ + ]

What does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views. [ + ]

175 Australian CEOs have identified the key challenges and concerns for Australian business in 2016. Analysis of research conducted by Pronto Software in partnership with the CEO Institute shows there are five main areas of interest, resulting from both industry and economic pressures. [ + ]

Correct load restraint for utility vehicles in Australia is a vexed issue with little definitive rule or regulation. In general it is enforced state by state, with most authorities doing little to adequately educate drivers, fleet managers and business owners. [ + ]

As companies strive to cut costs, improve workflow efficiency and stay ahead of the competition, open platform fleet technology can help them achieve their goals. [ + ]

What does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views. [ + ]

Australian electrical industry giant HPM Legrand is banking on the Internet of Things to fuel growth in 2016. [ + ]

A solid communication system capable of transmitting quality data is necessary for any business operating with a medium to large team of field technicians and a fleet of service vehicles. With the stabilisation of improved technology over the last 10 years, mobility software is now able to take advantage of these developments to the benefit of companies and their customers. [ + ]

Legislation and regulations change throughout the year and these have an impact on your business. Perhaps your company took on more employees and has a higher turnover? These are excellent indicators of growth and success but they also have the potential to attract new legal obligations. [ + ]

It's common knowledge that the rise in the adoption of automation technologies presents significant opportunities for the electrical industry. What is discussed less often, however, is the role electricians, electrical contractors and integrators play in guiding and educating consumers about their options. [ + ]

Designing and building a data centre to meet future needs can often be an expensive and wasteful exercise in over-engineering. Taking a modular approach allows for capacity to be be implemented to meet today's business demands but readily extended in the future as those demands grow. [ + ]

What does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views. [ + ]

These days, thanks to the internet and cloud services, information is accessible to anyone at any time. You don't need to be stuck at a desk to browse social or business applications. [ + ]