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B2B 101: How to win a business contract
For electricians, winning enough repeat business to achieve consistent cash flow can feel like a never-ending task. Here are some tips for securing ongoing jobs. [ + ]
Solar standards
The development of an Australian Battery Performance Standard was announced 12 months ago. Why was the standard necessary and what's the latest news? [ + ]
Wi-Fi 6 is here! So now what will you be testing?
Earlier this year, the IEEE released its 802.11ax Enhancements for High Efficiency Wireless (HEW) LAN standard, known commonly as Wi-Fi 6. [ + ]
Producing efficient next-gen solar cells
Researchers are developing thin phosphorene nanosheets for use in the next generation of perovskite solar cells. [ + ]
Piecing together the smart lighting puzzle
Christian Mildner from Sylvania Connected Solutions suggests cities should apply a vision-driven approach to street lighting controls. [ + ]
ESV addresses concerns about power pole fires
Following the St Patrick's Day fires last year, Energy Safe Victoria has released a draft report that concludes Powercor's inspection and maintenance of power poles is fit for purpose. [ + ]
Construction complete on Darwin's smart city project
Construction of the $10 million Switching on Darwin smart city project has been completed, including 912 CBD streetlights being upgraded to LED smart lighting. [ + ]
EVs to drive change in home energy systems
Electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to help reduce solar payback periods and accelerate the transition to renewables, according to a report. [ + ]
Copper cabling: what's the difference?
Data communication history is closely linked to the developments in cabling and the connecting hardware. [ + ]
Modern HMIs can streamline maintenance
John Young, Sales Director at EU Automation, explains how modern HMI technology can improve output in Asia. [ + ]
Action needed to improve energy literacy: report
A report released by National Energy Resources Australia is calling for a nationally coordinated effort to enhance Australia's energy knowledge. [ + ]
Industry pushes to scrap Queensland's solar regulation
Master Electricians Australia said the new solar regulation add red tape and is different to what industry had been told would be implemented. [ + ]
One third of data breaches caused by human error
A report on the first year of the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme highlighted the importance of effective training, processes and technologies to support data protection in the future. [ + ]
Digital power: a new safety frontier — Part 2
As industry professionals, we have a responsibility to keep up with new technology, the risks that emerge with them, as well as the strategies to mitigate them. [ + ]
Keep your eye on security opportunities
With annual revenues in excess of $2.5 billion, the electronic security industry is a growing and increasingly complex sector. [ + ]
