Develop Custom Software or Buy it Commercial Off the Shelf?

Posted on October 24, 2016

By Steve Bungay, Director, Envision IT Group

When it comes to purchasing products for activities such as word processing, spreadsheet or presentation software, it’s not difficult to decide whether we should buy a ‘packaged off the shelf’ product or get one custom developed. The packaged products come with loads of functionality and typically provide more functionality than needed.

Parking success without parking excess

Posted on August 27, 2016

By Paul Barter

What is parking success? A recent trip to China reminded me of this question, which is important for cities everywhere.

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DRIVING AND PARKING PRACTICES IN SICILY

Posted on June 28, 2016

Adventures of Parking Australia’s President, Cristina Lynn

I have just spent two months in Sicily with my husband, and whilst the principal objective of the trip was to enjoy good food and wine in the company of new and old friends and relations, we could not help but notice the unique parking, driving and traffic culture on this Mediterranean island. By nature it is a land of contradictions with some of the most wonderful things surviving along (and despite of) many terrible others…. But I digress!

Car park upgrades to benefit both users and operators

Posted on April 18, 2016

By Michael Reid, General Manager, Carpark Compliance Solutions

Australia’s reliance on motor vehicles is legendary and while some reports indicate a dip in car ownership due to younger generations shunning cars in favour of car sharing, the recent ABS figures[1] indicate car ownership remains high with currently 12 million vehicles on our roads.

Driverless cars will change the way we think of car ownership

Posted on January 25, 2016

By Hussein Dia, Swinburne University of Technology

The transition to fully driverless cars is still several years away, but vehicle automation has already started to change the way we are thinking about transportation, and it is set to disrupt business models throughout the automotive industry.

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Congestion-busting infrastructure plays catch-up on long-neglected needs

The unfortunate reality is that large sections of our cities are stuck with the roads-based configuration that was instilled into their DNA from the get-go. Roads – not rail – are the thoroughfares that define transport options across our new suburban areas into the future. Getting used to road spending and having constructive things to say about road use are a major challenge.

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The Ultimate Guide to Digital Disruption

Disruption has always been a part of business. Old business models become irrelevant, and new business models replace them. When the new models first appear, they are almost always met with resistance. Change is hard, and people want to stay comfortable and do things the way they always have. What is digital transformation and why is it necessary? Does EVERY industry need to be disrupted?

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City of Melbourne’s campaign to deter parked cars from blocking bike lanes

By Hussein Dia, Swinburne University of Technology The transition to fully driverless cars is still several years away, but vehicle automation has already started to change the way we are thinking about transportation, and it is set to disrupt business models throughout the automotive industry.

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Efficient parking enforcement in Adelaide’s Hindmarsh

Recently the city received complaints from traders for not having sufficient car parks on Port Road due to overstaying by the tram commuters at the one hour time-limit areas. As the car park was fully occupied all the time, the traders experienced a lot of frustration finding an available parking space near their destination.

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Just how ‘city smart’ are local governments in Queensland?

Many places around the world claim to be a “smart city”, but what that means is often unclear. A smart city is widely seen as an urban area that uses technology to enhance performance and the quality of its services. In other words, it’s a happy marriage of technology and the city.

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Four ways our cities can cut transport emissions in a hurry: avoid, shift, share and improve

In Australia, transport is the third-largest source of greenhouse gases, accounting for around 17% of emissions. Passenger cars account for around half of our transport emissions. The transport sector is also one of the strongest factors in emissions growth in Australia.

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Why autonomous vehicles won’t reduce our dependence on cars in cities

No matter how well technology matches rides for us, the reality is a shared AV system will introduce a source of wasted time for users – minutes waiting here, a block or two to walk. Not to mention the need to physically share space with strangers.

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