Project news

User Acceptance of Mobile IT Project - Request for Participation

17 June 2008 Author: Neill Pawsey - COMIT

End user acceptance of technology has been identified by both COMIT and FIATECH (a US based consortium and COMIT partner) as a critical factor affecting the success and failure of mobile IT projects. Both organisations are seeking to better understand how to effectively overcome user-centered barriers to successfully implementing technology related to usability, training and change management. More...

COMIT University Lectures

15 April 2008 Author: COMIT

To disseminate the experience and learning from COMIT demonstration projects, case studies and trials through a series of regional lectures/presentations. More...

Hand arm vibration (HAVs) and intelligent tools

15 April 2008 Author: COMIT

Use of RFID and smart tags to monitor usage of machinery to mitigate vibration white finger More...

Mobile timesheet collection

15 April 2008 Author: COMIT

To enable site operatives to record time on site using standard mobile phones. Involves downloading software onto mobile phones, and then using them to sign in and out to site. This means that the operatives do not need to go to ‘base’ to sign in, saving time when working on remote sites. More...

On site crew task delivery and reporting

15 April 2008 Author: COMIT

The crew of a Roadtech's vehicles need information that specifies a site location, what needs to be done and when. This information needs to be delivered via a cab-mounted tablet PC or a hand-held device. Once the job has been completed, this needs to be recorded (incl. materials, time, location, sketch, vehicle, etc.). More...

Priority one project write-up

15 April 2008 Author: COMIT

'Priority One' is a PDA-based data collection system, facilitating site functions such as snagging, which captures and stores data locally on the device, and then downloads to a central database via a docking station. More...

Project Greenbox

15 April 2008 Author: COMIT

Private Mobile Networks will equip a half size Portakabin with all the relevant technology, including backhaul, to provide construction sites with first day deployment of communications allowing email, voice, data and other supplementary services. More...

Specific accurate and rapid provisioning

15 April 2008 Author: COMIT

To address the issues around rapidly implementing telecommunication links for new construction sites. SARP will provide a 'portfolio' of mobile / rapid site setup technologies from which a contractor can choose, based on size of site, location, duration, etc. More...

User acceptance of mobile it

15 April 2008 Author: COMIT

Extension of successful COMIT/FIATECH Element 8 project. More...