Field Service Business

Telstra network review complete

03 May, 2016

After a troubled few months for Telstra, the company has announced a plan to commit $50 million toward network failure prevention. This comes after a process of review which delivered three key outcomes, according to COO Kate McKenzie.


Road Safety Week targets distraction

02 May, 2016

An 11% spike in the Australian road toll over the last 12 months is behind a call for the nation's motorists to 'Stop Driving Blind'. In the last year alone, 1200 Australians have lost their lives and 30,000 were seriously injured on our roads, with in-car distraction being identified as a leading cause of crashes.


Support of things

02 May, 2016 by Daniel Cran, Managing Director, LogMeIn APAC

There has been a lot of talk about how the IoT will revolutionise the world. Some say it will fundamentally change the way people interact with the world around them, others say it will generate trillions in economic value, but many have lost sight of its true potential.


Finns first in 5G development environment

29 April, 2016

From the nation that gave us Nokia, the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University of Oulu are partnering to build what is touted as a "globally unique technology environment".


The truth about speed limits

29 April, 2016

Is a speed limit set in stone, or is there a tolerance? According to a recent article published by the NRMA, drivers on NSW roads commonly hold a belief that police will turn a blind eye to infringements whereby motorists are caught doing less than 10 km/h above the speed limit. The association gets to the bottom of the issue.


Business propped up by credit cards

28 April, 2016

Up to two thirds of Australian SMEs are resorting to using personal finances to prop up business growth, according to the latest SME Growth Index released by business finance specialist Scottish Pacific.


ANZ inks deal with Apple

28 April, 2016

ANZ is the first of the big four banks to enter into an agreement with Apple to support the Apple Pay digital wallet service. All four had previously agreed to support the Google Android pay system. The bank joins American Express, which has supported Apple Pay since late 2015.


Trimble to showcase new CarCube

27 April, 2016

Trimble will be showcasing its next-generation CarCube onboard computer at the International Truck, Trailer and Equipment Show (5–7 May, Melbourne).


Industry insights — Wayne Harper, Zebra Technologies

27 April, 2016 by Wayne Harper, Senior Technical Director, Zebra Technologies

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


Fiat Scudo brake issue recall

26 April, 2016

Fiat Chrysler Australia (FCA) advises that certain vehicles in the Scudo van (2013) range may incorporate non-conforming front brake discs. This defect may result in an accident and therefore represents a risk to drivers and occupants.


2025: Adios internal combustion engine?

22 April, 2016

The Netherlands is the latest nation set to phase out new petrol- and diesel-powered cars by 2025, having recently passed a motion through parliament. This follows on from a similar initiative in Norway late last year.


Milwaukee Gen 6 heated M12 workwear

21 April, 2016

The Gen 6 heated M12 workwear line from Milwaukee includes the 3-in-1 Ripstop Jacket and Ripstop vest, a redesigned women's heated jacket and improved run-time across the range.


NextComputing Vigor ED mobile workstation

21 April, 2016

The NextComputing Vigor ED mobile workstation from Metromatics is designed specifically for use in mobile deployments, where graphics- or processing-intensive applications such as geospatial imagery analysis, UAV ground control or HD digital video are required.


Coalition quashes Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal

21 April, 2016

The Coalition Government has successfully abolished the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal, after much debate.


Building forecast looks brighter

20 April, 2016

Last November's building industry forecasts were not optimistic, projecting a $2–4 billion downswing over the next three years. Times have changed, it seems, with the upcoming Australian Construction Industry Forum's forecasts painting a more buoyant picture.


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