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App Zone: July 28, 2014

Mobile Applications for the HVACR Professional

July 28, 2014

As technology continues to advance, more and more industry mobile applications are becoming available for smartphones and tablets. Here are a few of the latest.

Contractors Services + Software: Tools to Make Contractors More Efficient

Mypointnow.com’s VenturePro Stands Above the Rest

Angela D. Harris

July 21, 2014

The NEWS honors the 2014 Dealer Design Award winners in the Contractor Services and Software category.

March 27, 2014: TouchStar Launches Cloud-Based Fleet Tracking Solutions

They Provide Insight into Vehicle Location and Activity, Driver Behavior, and Vehicle Diagnostics

March 27, 2014

TouchStar™ has announced the release of its new cloud-based telematics solutions — iTRACK™ and intelliTRACK™ — for GPS fleet tracking and driver behavior management. These solutions give dispatchers insight into vehicle location in near real-time and enable lower fuel costs, improved driver utilization, and more.

Transform into a Service Powerhouse

Innovative Ways Technicians Are Utilizing Mobile Apps

Joanna Pfahler

March 24, 2014

With growing customer demands, field service excellence is rapidly becoming a top priority for HVACR companies as they realize more opportunities for sales, revenue, and customer retention in service than ever before.

Mypointnow.com: Field Service Software

March 17, 2014

With two basic interfaces — desktop and mobile — the VenturePro whole business management and field service software package works wherever the user does.

2014 AHR Expo: Contractor Services + Software

February 17, 2014

The NEWS was very busy at the AHR Expo in New York City, visiting as many booths as possible in search of new products. Below is a comprehensive list of all the contractor services and software products we found on the show floor.

Dec. 24, 2013: Locqus Launches Fleet Management for Small, Medium Businesses

Fleet Management Service Is Offered for Free

December 24, 2013

Locqus, a provider of fleet management solutions, has launched a free fleet management service for small and medium-size businesses. Locqus said the service provides a complete solution for small businesses in industries such as HVAC, plumbing, and more.

Hybrid Vehicles Inspire HVAC Contracting Efficiency

Contractors Look to Shrink Travel Costs with Higher Fuel Efficiency

Matt Bishop

November 11, 2013

To offset the added expense of traveling from job to job, many business owners are considering a more efficient fleet.

Sept. 3, 2013: Fleet Tracking Device Monitors Aggressive Driving

Nextraq’s Newest Device Offers Capabilities Beyond Vehicle Tracking

September 3, 2013

NexTraq®, a leading GPS fleet tracking and asset management company, has announced the availability of its VT-2400 series, devices that go beyond vehicle tracking to monitor aggressive and dangerous driving behaviors such as harsh braking, cornering, and jackrabbit starts.

Serving Up a Smarter Fleet

Make HVAC Service Calls Profitable through Advanced Tracking Systems

Kimberly Schwartz

August 19, 2013

If you are struggling to find ways to increase profits from service calls, experts in fleet management say that the advanced technology on the market today can help improve efficiency and reduce costs.