Featured Articles
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Should Fleet Owners Put The Pedal Down On AI Adoption?
6/6/2023
Overseeing a motor-vehicle fleet is a time- and labor-intensive exercise, regardless of size. That’s why many company decision makers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI). An AI fleet management system can process data and discover trends humans might otherwise miss. What are some actionable ways to create an AI fleet? There are several things to consider when taking this step.
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How AI, IoT, And The Cloud Are Keeping Fleet Vehicle Drivers Safer Today
6/5/2023
As companies look to modernize their vehicles, the benefits of connected vehicles could make these technologies the new standard for fleet management.
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What To Look For When Building A Disaster Recovery Plan
6/2/2023
With technology rapidly advancing, new strategies and capabilities have been introduced to streamline the execution and management of business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) planning and testing. New solutions can dramatically reduce recovery time and data loss in the instance of an outage compared to what was achievable even just a few years ago. These technologies can address many challenges faced prior, including precious time and resources during unplanned situations.
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Unveiling The Power Play: Securing Reliability And Resilience In The Utilities Industry
5/23/2023
From the home office into the field, today's utilities IT professionals face the critical task of providing reliable services and maintaining uninterrupted network accessibility. Similar to the financial services industry, the utilities sector encounters high expectations from customers who rely on their services 24/7. However, the concerns go beyond performance and uptime; network security plays a vital role as utilities become prime targets for cybercriminals. To tackle these challenges head-on, professionals in the utilities industry must prioritize network security and performance continually.
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Leveraging AR Smart Glasses Solutions: Close Skills Gap, Boost Performance, And Increase Profitability
5/11/2023
In the manufacturing sector, AR technology is revolutionizing picking and packing, and assembly line processes by replacing traditional paper instructions with digital overlays. This provides workers with step-by-step guidance, remote expert support, and a reduction of errors while also reducing worker training time.
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Field Service Light At The End Of The Tunnel
5/8/2023
IDC research recently noted the greatest concern for technology strategies and budgets for 2023 was inflation driving up vendor pricing beyond budget expectations. What does this mean for field service? What could this mean for the ability of service leaders to finally transform their operations to reach a level of predictability that we have all expected for a decade? If organizations pull back budgets around technology, what happens when field workers retire and knowledge leaves the field?
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What's Driving The Trucking Industry's Transition To Electric?
5/8/2023
Diesel used to be the main fuel for the constant flow of goods across global highways. Now, although slower to make the switch, big rig operators are starting to embrace electric transportation to lower fuel costs, reduce emissions and take advantage of government EV incentives. Battery-powered fleets are already rolling out across the world.
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How Did eCommerce Change The Middle Mile?
4/12/2023
Middle-mile logistics face challenges with increased shipping costs, but there is still high potential for innovation and optimization. eCommerce is boosting demand for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, putting strain on freight partners’ availability. While this is causing higher shipping rates, eCommerce indirectly sparks innovation in middle-mile logistics. How can businesses leverage it to adapt and stay competitive?
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Remote Visual Assistance: Revolutionizing Downtime Reduction And Enhanced Service Delivery
4/10/2023
In today's competitive business landscape, managing service delivery and mitigating downtime costs are critical for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their customers. Downtime can have a significant financial impact, with costs mounting every hour. Remote Visual Assistance (RVA) is an innovative solution designed to reduce downtime costs while revolutionizing service delivery across industries.
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Choosing Between Purpose-Built Field Inspection System And Generic Project Management Software
4/3/2023
Regulators in Europe are increasingly adopting field inspection management systems to help automate and streamline their inspection processes. Such systems have become more widespread in recent years, driven by a range of factors, including increasing regulatory complexity, rising public expectations, and technological advances.