The Internet of Things has actually been around for some time. According to folklore, the phrase was coined by Kevin Ashton whille he was working for Procter and Gamble back in 1999. So if the phrase was first used all the way back then, why is it only gaining momentum now? [ + ]

We hear a lot about digital transformation these days. However, digital transformation is not just applying new technologies to do something different from before. It's also about doing what you do today but better. It's about innovating in new products and services and transforming your business model for competitive advantage. [ + ]

UK researchers say the future of renewable energy may well be right under our feet and that garden grass could become a source of cheap and clean renewable energy. [ + ]

When it comes to factory, warehouse and transport depot lighting, traditional lighting systems have typically employed metal-halide light sources. What facility managers and business owners may not know is that these lights are emitting a lot more heat — and burning a lot more energy and money — than is necessary. [ + ]

The Queensland Farmers' Federation is helping farmers to thrive with a dual approach to rising energy costs by providing clarity to member organisations and advice to government in relation to energy pricing, and by assisting with practical on-farm energy productivity programs. [ + ]

There have been far too many electrical deaths in Australia this year, with in excess of 100 families burying a loved one who has been tragically killed while on the job. [ + ]

As a business leader, you are keenly aware of the importance and value of your brand and have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by businesses to maintain that value in a real-time connected world. While you know there are many pitfalls and have figured out what aspects are most controllable, there is one important area that continues to be overlooked by many — customer experience. [ + ]

As the weather starts to warm, thoughts soon turn to spring-cleaning and general household sprucing-up, which many people wisely choose not to DIY. While service field business owners and managers in temperate climes are generally busy year-round, those in colder regions know that the advent of warmer weather means that things get busy — quickly. [ + ]

We could soon overcome the issues with charging smart devices, according to new research from University of Washington (UW), Duke University (DU) and the Intellectual Ventures' Invention Science Fund (ISF). [ + ]

On a crisp autumn morning, a majestic sunrise greeted early-morning drivers in north-western Queensland. One inspired commuter thought it was an opportunity to good to be missed, snapping a selfie and posting it on social media — all from behind the wheel. It was the last update she ever posted.   [ + ]

New research from Deloitte suggests that the use of biometrics is moving to the forefront of smartphone technology. According to the study, one in three smartphones has a fingerprint scanner and almost 70% of users access this capability regularly. [ + ]

Why are businesses and organisations focusing more effort and resources into raising awareness about mental health in the workplace? We take a look at some of the staggering facts that are emerging and the extent of the issue. [ + ]

Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are an ever-present part of our environment, provoking increasing public discussion in relation to public health. [ + ]

Consumer demand for home battery storage is on the rise, paving the way for cloud-based monitoring solutions in both new and retrofit applications. [ + ]

IoT and expansion at the edge of the network is changing how businesses manage their data. Edge data centres mean data can be managed where it's created, and they're helping organisations change and improve the way they work. [ + ]