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How to measure ROI of field service management software
Some ROIs are easier to calculate than others. It's important to consider both tangible and intangible benefits when assessing field service software. [ + ]
Intrinsic safety in electrical environments
Intrinsic safety has been vital in shielding workers from workplace accidents in settings that demand extra caution. [ + ]
Faulty solar system fears drive sales
Sydney-based installer Solaray Energy reports that one in five inquiries come from people concerned about faulty or failing solar PV systems. [ + ]
Keeping it simple with KNX
To the uninitiated, KNX can seem complex and pretty daunting. The reality is a little different. [ + ]
Preparing the grid for electric vehicles
A new $3.4 million trial will help support growing adoption of electric vehicles across Australia while reducing infrastructure upgrade costs. [ + ]
Caution on insulation testing
Modern insulation testers are designed to ensure a non-lethal output, but no-one should be tempted to verify this statement by 'testing' either themselves or someone else. [ + ]
New EV technology supercharges electric vehicles
New charging technology will drive Queensland's EV uptake plans. [ + ]
New solar technology inspired by butterfly wings
Photovoltaic and solar thermal systems are not generally thought of as aesthetically pleasing. A new design breakthrough aims to change that. [ + ]
2021 looks bright for optics
During 2020, fibre-optics and communications solutions provider MSS Data Solutions has seen large and medium enterprises demanding more secure and reliable network performance. [ + ]
The future of energy efficiency in data centres
Researchers have found that graphene-based heat pipes can help cool electronics and power systems in data centre applications. [ + ]
Industry trends... 2021 and beyond
The ongoing impacts of COVID-19 aren't the only threat to industry in 2021. Read more from Michael Sainsbury, Chief Executive Officer of IPD Group Ltd. [ + ]
Truly transformational home automation
An ambitious project using ABB i-bus KNX technology includes a suite of automated features. [ + ]
What will the post-COVID-19 smart building look like?
As Australian organisations prepare for their staff to cautiously return to the workplace in 2021, smart buildings will play a key role in helping them get back to business as usual in the 'new normal'. [ + ]
The road to recovery for the construction industry
Infrastructure will continue to stimulate the economy and jobs in 2021, in turn supporting residential and commercial projects. [ + ]
Advanced solar panels derive more energy
A new study suggests it is possible to derive 1.5 times the efficiency from solar cells. [ + ]
