The research project EPOS (efficient process design by satellite supported software in the earth moving and road construction industry) started in July 2009. The basic idea of the project is to build up a basis for a multi-layer closed loop approach for project controlling in the earth moving and road construction industry… (more)

The need to develop an accurate, autonomous, and economical pipeline mapping system capable of use within a wide range of pipeline sizes, configurations, operating pressures and specific uses was addressed by Reduct, a Belgium technology company, resulting in the development of a series of unique inertial based smart probes. This article attempts to review the need, technical capabilities and applicability of mapping various pipeline systems with smart probe technology… (more)

This article examines how the movement and communication between the murder suspects and the state witness were analysed and mapped using cellular telephone records. The aim was to use the mapped time and space information to corroborate the evidence given by the state witness with regards to the events leading up to murder of Taliep Petersen… (more)

Advances in health and medicine have resulted in great benefits for public health in high-income countries. Many low and middle-income countries (LMIC), however, have not enjoyed the same advancements. As such, new strategies are required to support health innovations to benefit these countries [1]. The use of information and communication technologies and the collection of public health data have been highlighted as two key drivers for improving global public health… (more)

Sorting through the smart phones, PDAs and ruggedised computers available for business use is no easy task. Dozens of manufacturers offer hundreds of devices in thousands of configurations, but only one may be best suited for your particular environment and workforce… (more)