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Modernizing Municipal Management with Software

Modernizing Municipal Management with Software

Historically, few people have ever mentioned municipal management as being on the cutting edge of technological innovation. Smart cities that utilize the internet of things, also known as IoT, are finding that advanced tech tools can improve the lives of residents and streamline city functions. Many of those same municipalities have started using asset management systems like those found within field service management software. This combination of IoT and asset management investments can simplify operations and extend the longevity of assets.

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How Field Service Management Software Benefits a Mobile Workforce

How Field Service Management Software Benefits a Mobile Workforce

Mobile workforce management is notorious for its complexities. One of the most challenging is that workers are indeed in the field. Managing a workforce of any kind is taxing, but overseeing one spread throughout a geographic footprint creates additional considerations. Technicians work independently of supervision and must be trusted to complete their work safely and…

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Field Service Management Software: How to Get Ahead

Field Service Management Software: How to Get Ahead

Businesses are always on the hunt for something that makes them better. While the best businesses stay at the top, the less successful attempt to catch up. In the field service industry, businesses often roll out new products or services to retain market share and/or gain ground. Others will try novel advertising practices to land…

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Why Last-Mile Delivery Matters

Why Last-Mile Delivery Matters

The Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, is a well-known concept. It describes how about 80% of all consequences come from 20% of causes. It’s commonly cited in regards to economics, computing, sports, and personal health. As Field Service News writes, it also applies to field service logistics. In areas of heavy congestion,…

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Keep Your Drinking Water Infrastructure in Top Shape with EnSight+

Keep Your Drinking Water Infrastructure in Top Shape with EnSight+

The details surrounding the country’s drinking water infrastructure seem almost impossible to believe. There are some 2.2 million miles of underground pipes delivering safe drinking water. It’s easy to imagine that maintenance and repairs are challenging. For example, it’s been reported that a water main break occurs every two minutes, contributing to the estimated 6…

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Build Resilient Supply Chains With Inventory Management Software

Build Resilient Supply Chains With Inventory Management Software

Like most industries, the field service management sector relies heavily on the supply chain, from production to delivery of parts and products. Assets that rely on a strong supply chain are often foundational to field service businesses. Unfortunately, most of what goes on in a supply chain is beyond the control of those businesses. As…

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Field Service Management Software for the Construction Industry

Field Service Management Software for the Construction Industry

Large-scale, ongoing construction projects involve a huge coordination effort between contractors, licensing bodies, construction crews, and more. Often, such projects require the expertise of skilled workers from various fields. Each one utilizes unique and specific tools and machinery to get the job done. In short, it can be an overwhelming endeavor for crew leadership —…

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5G Infrastructure and the Field Service Industry

5G Infrastructure and the Field Service Industry

For years, 5G has been billed as the network of the future. But, here in 2022, the future is now. With every large cellular provider in the country currently offering a 5G option in some capacity, the questions surrounding 5G infrastructure have evolved from “When do we get it?” to “How can we use it?” …

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Field Service Management Offers Flexibility for Emergency Response

Field Service Management Offers Flexibility for Emergency Response

When responding to an emergency, few age-old clichés are still as relevant as “time is of the essence.” Reports show that shaving just one minute off 911 response times could save 10,000 lives every year. And while the difference between life and death in humans is an extreme example of the importance of timely emergency response,…

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