Fortescue develops new data sharing system to assist in mining operations

[1] Fortescue, an Australian iron ore company, had developed a new data sharing system to assist in mining operations in the Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

[2] The technology uses tablet devices and allows the managers to monitor mining operations in real time from their offices located off-site.

[3] The technology can also monitor the operation of trucks, diggers and other equipment from the data transmitted, increasing productivity.

[Source] http://www.businessreviewaustralia.com/technology/1152/Fortescue-to-save-millions-thanks-to-mobile-productivity-data