Apprenticeship growth defies employer claims
04 December, 2014Trade apprenticeships have strongly increased, disproving employer claims that commencements would collapse following increased apprentice pay and better conditions won last year by unions.
Petrol prices expected to plummet
04 December, 2014Petrol prices in Sydney should fall to almost three-year lows as the impact of falling Singapore Mogas prices flows on to the Australian market, according to the National Roads & Motorists' Association.
Aaeon AEC-VS01 Box PC in-vehicle video surveillance camera controller
03 December, 2014Aaeon has released the entry-level fanless AEC-VS01 Box PC specially designed for IP camera interfacing and control applications. Controlling cameras via the product ensures security by continuously monitoring and marking events that occur throughout a transport route, making it suitable for schools, public transport and shipping companies.
Tackle complex, multitask work more efficiently
03 December, 2014Imagine you're responsible for maintaining the United Kingdom's utility infrastructure. It requires managing several complex, multitask jobs every day, with each job demanding numerous field technicians with various skillsets, specialised vehicles and a range of equipment. You have a full fleet at your disposal, but how do you coordinate these variables to get all the work done, while staying competitive? This was the challenge Andy Carter, head of business process improvement at Morrison Utility Services (MUS), faced.
Epson Moverio BT-200 Smart Glasses
02 December, 2014Epson's Moverio BT-200 Smart Glasses are now available in Australia. The binocular, transparent smart glasses feature a display on each lens, right in the field of vision, projected into the user's surroundings.
Going it alone
01 December, 2014 by Dannielle FurnessThe cliché tells us there is safety in numbers, but for many solo workers, travelling in a pack simply isn't an option.
ACA says further cable recalls needed
28 November, 2014Yet another batch of faulty electrical cables has been sold and installed over the last three years, according to the Australian Cablemakers Association (ACA). This follows on from the Infinity- and Olsent-branded cable recall, reportedly the largest of its type in Australia's history.
Trimble FieldMaster Technican mobile application
27 November, 2014Trimble has introduced FieldMaster Technician, a downloadable mobile application that empowers mobile workers in the field with advanced collaboration tools and the ability to access and update information in real time for improved effectiveness.
Mobilyser phone and data expense tracking app
27 November, 2014Mobilyser, said to be the world's first mobile phone and data expense tracking application, has been launched in Australia.
Toshiba laptop power supply recall
27 November, 2014The ACCC advises that some Toshiba notebook computers sold in Australia and New Zealand between September 2010 and June 2012 were shipped with LS-15-branded AC power cords. The location of the 'LS-15' marking is on the portion of the cord that plugs into the AC adapter. Not all Toshiba PCs were sold with the affected AC power cord.
Greentree ERP software
26 November, 2014Greentree International’s Greentree4 is a next-generation fully integrated ERP software platform.
How to reduce vehicle running costs
26 November, 2014 by Forum GroupAs a business owner or manager with mobile workers on the road, you've probably invested a lot of money in your vehicles. Forum has identified a few simple ways to reduce running costs.
Olympus IPLEX RX and IPLEX RT remote visual inspection instruments
21 November, 2014Olympus videoscopes allow an engineer or technician to view components of a machine in situ or to see inside confined spaces. Consisting of a small camera mounted on a length of cable, the devices incorporate light sources into the tip of the probe, as well as motors to move the LED and lens assembly.
Velocity and BP announce partnership
21 November, 2014Velocity Frequent Flyer and BP have announced an Australian-first partnership.The multiyear deal will allow Velocity members to earn points on fuel and retail spend at BP by swiping their card at any of the 1400 BP stations around Australia.
FOBO tyre pressure monitoring system
20 November, 2014FOBO Tyre is an advanced tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that uses Bluetooth 4.0 technology to communicate with Android and iOS devices, providing notification to drivers when tyre pressure reaches unsafe levels.
