Asia Pacific is expected to have more than 8 billion connected devices by 2020. These devices will keep running with the help of billions of machines around the world. These machines will need to run 24/7 to keep up with demand. [ + ]

EnerNOC is set to launch a 20 MW demand-response initiative in NSW. The project will provide a 'virtual power plant' at a fraction of the cost of creating new supply of electricity in extreme weather conditions. [ + ]

The government's plan for the nbn is a mess and recent events provide an insight into why the Prime Minister should heed the calls for change. [ + ]

Those interested in the development and progression of Australia’s energy policy looked on with interest in 2017 as the debate bubbled away. [ + ]

Research firm IBISWorld has revealed the top five industries expected to grow and shrink in 2017–18. [ + ]

Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has issued an urgent warning to home owners about serious fire risk following the recall of a Salzer Brand DC isolator. [ + ]

Last week saw two significant milestones achieved in the energy sector. Firstly, the commitment at the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Minister's meeting in Hobart on 24 November 2017 to progress the design of the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) could be a policy turning point for the nation. [ + ]

Work on Schneider Electric and Planet Ark Power's $13.9 million solar and battery pilot project in South Australia is expected to commence early in 2018. [ + ]

Australia could lead the world in developing large- and home-scale energy storage systems, despite hurdles. [ + ]

Let's face it, if you are relying on whiteboards, spreadsheets and handwritten notes to drive your service operations, then you are going to have an uphill battle on your hands. [ + ]

With the senate inquiry into non-conforming building products (the Senate Inquiry) underway, building industry stakeholders have reported a concerning rise in defective building products being imported into Australia. [ + ]

Short circuit, overcurrent and earth faults are widely understood and protected against in low-voltage residential installations, but some hidden sources of ignition — such as arc faults — are not always easy to identify. [ + ]

In October, the Queensland parliament passed the legislation that created the offence of industrial manslaughter. Simply put, it means: if you cost someone their life, you'll pay. [ + ]

Utilities retail executives are asking themselves, "How do we become a trusted brand and reinvent ourselves before we are packaged into some other domain's 'bundle'?" [ + ]

Poor test data sharing processes are resulting in lost test results, delayed job completions and cash flow problems, according to manufacturer of portable network and cable certification and testing equipment IDEAL Networks. [ + ]