When the likes of Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates warn against the development of artificial intelligence, you know we're in trouble... or are we? [ + ]

Field service automation, machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are providing more data than ever before on technician efficiency, first-time fix rates, response times, parts usage and billing. But data alone isn’t enough to act upon. [ + ]

Two of Australia's most powerful unions are looking to join forces, drawing criticism from industry and government alike. [ + ]

The Australian designed and built ACCO range of trucks has been an integral part of the Australian transport industry since its introduction in the 1960s. Engineered to meet local climatic conditions and stand up to some of the harshest driving conditions in the world, the ACCO is produced at the same manufacturing facility in Dandenong, Victoria, where it was born.

Oil can inflict molecular damage on the compounds used for cable insulation and jacketing that will ultimately result in cable failure, downtime and replacement costs. Lapp USA explains how this happens and how to prevent it. [ + ]

Ensure optimal performance in demanding environments with these tips on how to specify industrial fibre-optic cable, from Kyle Mrkva* of Belden. [ + ]

New research suggests that 65% of Australian consumers are confident they can control the security on the IoT devices they own. Conversely, only 19% of Australian IT professionals feel the same way and cybersecurity professionals say that manufacturers are not implementing sufficient security on IoT devices. [ + ]

When you've got a fleet of vehicles on the road, how do you keep track of your drivers? How do you know that fuel consumption is being kept as low as possible? What about the administrative end? How do you keep a close eye on expenses and employee time sheets and invoices that accumulate? And, finally, how do you keep track all of these things in real time? [ + ]

Category 5e cabling, which is used in many offices around the world, will soon be considered obsolete for new installations following a recent decision by the ISO/IEC cabling standards body. [ + ]

Those future-looking wizards at Gartner have identified what they believe will be the top 10 'strategic' technology trends of 2016. Presented at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo in Florida, they define a strategic technology trend as one with the potential for significant impact on the organisation. [ + ]

Purchasing software can mean making big decisions. Depending on the type of system you are seeking, a multitude of products may seem legitimate at first glance, but it pays to evaluate with a critical eye. [ + ]

What does the future hold for Field Service? What's happening today and how will things look 12 months from now? We want you to tell us what you think. [ + ]

Several issues can affect solar PV installations. In training many electricians and engineers, Global Sustainable Energy Solutions has identified certain areas that prove to be more challenging than others. This article outlines just a few of these challenges and how they affect installations. [ + ]

It's a fascinating time for fleet. In years gone by, we saw a business's fleet being run on pieces of paper, handed across before and after a job. Then we progressed to hands-free communication built in to vehicles, allowing drivers to be in constant communication with the base. However, with software we now see the opportunity to do things differently — to integrate and progress.

Companies are at risk of data breaches due to poor password practices, according to the Australian Workplace Security study carried out by security intelligence company LogRhythm.