Articles By Cheryl knight
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What You Need To Know About Keeping Your Customers Connected With Wireless
12/8/2014
With machine-to-machine (M2M) and the Internet of Things (IoT) applications dominating current talk in the field service market, an area that you can’t forget is wireless connectivity, the necessary part of the solution that allows the data and communications to travel back and forth.
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Field Service Predicted To See M2M And IoT Growth
12/3/2014
With an expected 26 billion connected devices to be in use around the world by 2020, field automation is the next big area of growth for M2M (machine to machine) and IoT (Internet of Things) solutions, especially in the coming six months to a year.
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Field Service IT News For VARs — December 3, 2014
12/3/2014
News includes how third-party logistics will see major growth by 2016, must-have tools for contractor fleet management, and a few ways to manage solar assets in a growing market.
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How RFID Technology Can Help Protect Students
12/2/2014
In an effort to improve the safety of children on their way to and from schools, school systems are looking into tracking solutions as a way to keep tabs on where students are.
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QR Codes: The Way Of The Future When It Comes To Safety On The Road
12/1/2014
In an effort to save time when lives are on the line, Mercedes-Benz Canada started using QR codes on it vehicles to supply rescue teams with important vehicle structural information. According to an Autosphere article, the information includes the location of vehicle components like the airbags, battery, and fuel tank. The data can greatly speed rescue procedures used during lifesaving procedures in an automobile accident.
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Euclid Spending Report For October Released
12/1/2014
Retail analytics company Euclid has released its latest U.S. Retail Benchmarks for the month of October. For the most part, October showed a slight increase in shopping activity over September.
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Cisco Report Reveals Computer Users Are Too Trusting
12/1/2014
When it comes to cyberattacks, hackers prey on the trust most users have when dealing with others on the Internet: trust in the in systems and applications they use, as well as the people who they interact with online.
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Field Service IT News For VARs – November 26, 2014
11/26/2014
This week’s news includes the Equipment Leasing & Financing Foundations Monthly Confidence Index for November, coverage on how the use of mobile apps is affecting the travel industry, and how planning an exit strategy is an important part of a field service business plan.
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Why To Make Batteries A Managed Asset
11/21/2014
Whether mobile devices are used by employees in the field or on premise, keeping the devices working properly represents a big investment for a company.
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Benefits Of Cash Management Solutions For VARs
11/20/2014
Cash management remains top of mind for retailers, according to the APG Cash Drawer white paper “Cash management Solutions: The Emerging Opportunity For POS Dealers.” Not only do retailers need to prevent lost revenue from employee mistakes and theft, they also have the added worry of miscounting any money they make at the end of the business day.