WorkPro embarks on major software upgrade
03 February, 2016Industry partner for employee compliance WorkPro has embarked on a complete rewrite and upgrade of its platform. The web-based compliance management solution delivers and manages staff inductions, background screening and licence/ticket management for a range of organisations across Australia and New Zealand.
Mobility seminar series
02 February, 2016A new technical event series of seminars from Red Hat kicks off next week in Brisbane and Perth. Additional seminars will follow across Australia and New Zealand before the end of the month.
Trade careers suffer thanks to lowering university standards
02 February, 2016The Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Foundation (ABBTF) says that 200 currently unfilled apprentice vacancies are the result of university dropping entry standards, depleting the pool of potential apprentices.
Beyond TCP/IP — next-generation protocols
01 February, 2016Things have changed since the advent of the TCP/IP protocol in the 1970s, and according to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), the time has come to assess alternatives that will deliver the full potential demanded by our increasingly connected world.
Technology powers beachside food delivery
29 January, 2016Australian start-up AirService provides a mobile platform for ordering and payment specifically for the hospitality industry. The company has recently partnered with the Gold Coast's iconic Meter Maids to launch Australia's first towel-side food ordering and delivery service.
Quiktrak launches field services in Australia
28 January, 2016Field inspection and inventory auditing services company Quiktrak has announced the launch of its field services in Australia. Scott Granger has been named its director of operations – Australia. He will report to Kim Plutte, chief customer officer of Quiktrak.
Business confidence soars
27 January, 2016Business confidence levels have grown to the highest levels since March 2011, according to results of the latest Sensis Business Index (SBI) survey.
Faulty power cords put users at risk
27 January, 2016AC power cord sets supplied with Microsoft Surface Pro and Pro 2 devices, as well as certain Pro 3 devices sold on or before 15 July 2015, have been identified as potentially dangerous.
ANCAP welcomes new design rule
25 January, 2016The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has welcomed a positive step to improve road safety — new legislation to improve design standards for side impact crashes.
Will this technology protect you from mobile phone radiation?
22 January, 2016Telecommunication Development Engineer Aaron Leibovich is committed to educating the public that their fears around heavy mobile phone usage and harmful radiation are not unfounded. He has spent a year developing a wafer-thin universal adhesive chip that he claims significantly reduces radiation emitted by mobile phones and tablets.
Austroads Strategic Plan promises more transparency
21 January, 2016Austroads has released its 2016–2020 Strategic Plan, which the organisation claims repositions itself for a strong, relevant and sustainable future.
TomTom Traffic and IFS join forces
20 January, 2016IFS has collaborated with TomTom and developed a major feature enhancement to the IFS Mobile Workforce Management solution.
App keeps qualifications up to date
19 January, 2016Sydney-based start-up TradePapers has launched an Android and iOS application for sharing and reminding users to keep trade qualifications up to date.
The cloud — five security must-dos
18 January, 2016 by Gary Gardiner, ANZ Director of Engineering ServicesIf even the likes of Apple, Amazon and Microsoft can be caught out by hackers, then what hope does the average company have?
Recall on Toyota Hiace van door glass
15 January, 2016The ACCC has issued a recall on passenger-side, front-door glass for Toyota Hiace manufactured by Xinyi Group (Glass Co Ltd).
