Healthcare

iPad Apps for the healthcare sector?

This article is taken from mashable.com -------------------------------------------------- The days are gone when a doctor walked into a patient’s room and grabbed the paper chart at the end of his bed to check his medical history. iPads and tablet computing have revolutionized the way many companies do business, and the medical field is no different. The…

18 Jan 2012, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

Q&A Session: Derailments in Australia

Laurie Wilson, General Manager, Infrastructure & Engineering, RISSB joins us for an in-depth look at the nature and  significance of derailments in Australia. He discusses the progress made over the last decade and the opportunities that exist to learn from investigations in order to improve the system and ensure rail remains one of the safest…

16 Jan 2012, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

Interview with Capt. Yoss Leclerc: The Harbour Master as a Systems Manager Part 2

Captain Yoss Leclerc is delivering his presentation, ‘The Harbour Master as a Systems Manager’ at the 8th IHMA Congress on Monday 14th May 2012. How can harbour masters contribute to a port’s operational efficiency? Aren’t operating costs and customer service needs functions of other port departments? Harbour Masters are the corner stone of port efficiency…

16 Jan 2012, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

Better transport for regional development

The efficient movement of passengers and goods is of pivotal importance for Australia’s regional towns and cities. The provision of transport infrastructure and services for local communities supports economic development, promotes growth and leads to improved well-being. Regional Transport 2012 will take a closer look at the long-term passenger and freight transport requirements to support the advancement…

11 Jan 2012, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

Interview with Capt. Yoss Leclerc: The Harbour Master as a Systems Manager Part 1

Capt. Yoss Leclerc, Director Operations & Security and Harbour Master, Port Metro Vancouver, Canada discusses the new reality of ports and the evolving role of the Harbour Master. Port Metro Vancouver is one of Canada’s most important assets, trading $75 billion in goods annually and generating 129,000 jobs in the Port’s supply chain alone. Capt…

9 Jan 2012, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

The largest gathering of iron ore executives in the world

The AJM Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast Conference is back in 2012! WHAT'S ON THE 2012 AGENDA? Comprehensive industry reviews and market forecasts Will iron ore supply not match the pace of demand growth keeping prices high? Has China’s consumption of steel peaked? Meeting demand - The push to expedited timetables for new projects…

19 Dec 2011, by Informa Insights

Defence & Security

Planning & Design

Exclusive Interview with Marty Edwards of the Idaho National Laboratory

We had a chance to speak with Marty Edwards, INL Program Manager, DHS Control Systems, Security Program Critical Infrastructure Protection for the Idaho National Laboratory at the 10th National SCADA Conference. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeLE1ruxWog] The questions we asked were: 1. Stuxnet hit the headlines in 2010 and altered SCADA security across the globe. What key lessons were…

15 Dec 2011, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

The role of Harbour Master: Q&A Session with Captain Kevin Richardson Part 2

Capt. Kevin Richardson, General Manager Port Operations/Harbour Master, Port of Dover & President, United Kingdom Harbour Masters Association, United Kingdom highlights the importance of the role of Harbour Masters to the marine industry as a whole and offers an insight into how harbour masters help keep a port moving! Capt Richardson’s presentation at the 8th…

15 Dec 2011, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

The role of Harbour Master: Q&A Session with Captain Kevin Richardson Part 1

Capt. Kevin Richardson, General Manager Port Operations/Harbour Master, Port of Dover & President, United Kingdom Harbour Masters Association, United Kingdom highlights the importance of the role of Harbour Masters to the marine industry as a whole and offers an insight into how harbour masters help keep a port moving! Capt Richardson’s presentation at the 8th…

8 Dec 2011, by Informa Insights

Business

Social Policy

Helping the Government do and use social media better

The online environment has become a significant means by which those in government can gain insight into public opinion as a way of improving service design and delivery. The Social Media in Government Conferenceseeks to provide local, state and federal government agencies with a series of case studies that demonstrate best practice in the implementation…

1 Dec 2011, by Informa Insights

Business

What can people expect from Near Field Communications (NFC)?

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX1dzdoIpqY] We had the chance to speak with Andrew Davis, Agency Director of Tapit, who will be speaking at the 7th Annual AIMIA Digital Summit on the 24th-26th of October in Sydney. Questions: 1. You're speaking on day 2 of our 7th Annual AIMIA Digital Summit. Can you give us a brief overview about Tapit…

20 Oct 2011, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

The Inaugural Forum For Suicide Prevention Policy in Australia 2011

The Inaugural Forum for Suicide Prevention Policy in Australia will answer questions based on the effectiveness of various suicide prevention strategies, unveiling the latest developments and addressing concerns related to the prevention of suicide in Australia such as outpatient management of a highly suicidal patient, the provision of ongoing support to caregivers, understanding the challenges…

19 Oct 2011, by Informa Insights