Field Service IT News For VARs — November 19, 2014

By Cheryl Knight, contributing writer

This week’s news includes an article on the cloud’s impact on the growth of field management solutions, the threat of information overload from an increasingly connected fleet, and Apple’s efforts to make inroads into the business IT market.

Apple Ready To Take On Enterprise Mobility In Wake Of IBM Collaboration

With Apple’s recent collaboration with IBM, the mobile device and computer manufacturer is looking to take on enterprise mobility. A Reuters’ report looks at Apple’s efforts into expanding into the world of business. The company is looking to make inroads into company IT, a position currently dominated by Hewlett-Packard and Dell.

Fleet Managers Face The Threat of Information Overload From Connected Vehicles

According to experts quoted in a FleetNews article, the expected flood of information from in-vehicle devices could potentially overwhelm fleet managers. This is due primarily to the fact that many vehicle manufacturers, government agencies, and telecommunication companies are now exploring the possibilities offered by such technologies.

The Growth Of Field Management Solutions

With only around one-third of the service business market using field management solutions, according to a Field Technologies Online article, the arrival of cloud technology and other automation solutions are forcing many organizations to rethink how they handle their information. Another article in ITProPortal, asserts field service is the next big thing in the cloud.

Safety Trends And The Future Of Accident Prevention

Safety and its effects on accident prevention is discussed in a FleetNews article, including how new vehicle technologies will help prevent accidents and lower insurance premiums for companies around the country. Upcoming crash reduction technology focuses on determining areas of risky driving, more specifically with drivers who exhibit bad driving practices.

Field Service IT Talking Points

A Fleet Owner article looks at the trucking industry and how the Ebola outbreak has impacted it. The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) has come out with new guidelines designed to hopefully help contain the virus if there is an outbreak in the U.S.

Capterra reveals its top 20 fleet management software solutions in this study.

Look at what developers have in store for GPS on the golf course in this CTPost article.

For more news and insights, visit BSMinfo’s Field Service Tech Center.