Field Service Business editor Dannielle Furness spoke with Darren Andrews, Director at GB Electrical. [ + ]

LED technology has become prevalent in many areas due to its long service life and high energy efficiency. To prevent damage in the event of an error and to protect investment in LED technology, a comprehensive power-surge protection strategy cannot be overlooked, even in street lighting. [ + ]

The ability to connect one device to another is a simple concept that’s making a huge difference. While much has been made of this phenomenon in both the home and urban centres (in the form of smart homes and smart cities), the full potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution is yet to be realised in the foundation of cities — buildings. [ + ]

If you wouldn't mess with your computer motherboard, why would you consider adding LED tail-lights to a new light commercial vehicle? [ + ]

A new project from the EU promises to improve telecommunications technology through the delivery of higher bit rates, resulting in lower-cost, faster access. [ + ]

New research suggests that 50% of field service software implementations will fall short of planned outcomes. Up to 25% of those with FSM solutions aren't using them properly. What's going wrong? [ + ]

Australian Utility Week 2016 is a large-scale expo dedicated to the theme 'Building digital futures'. It takes place from 29–30 November 2016 at Australian Technology Park, Sydney. [ + ]

Shielded versus unshielded — which cable is best for your application? [ + ]

Two analysts from the DST Group (the federal government's Department of Defence Science and Technology) say that the current approach to autonomous technology development is hampering our ability to deploy and potentially unlikely to ever deliver. [ + ]

It may surprise you to hear that the apprenticeship model in Australia has been around as long as European settlement — almost 230 years! [ + ]

A new research project from Harvard University has isolated more than 1000 new blue-light emitting molecules for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) that could lead to dramatic improvements in displays for televisions, phones and tablets. [ + ]

Connecting disparate devices from multiple manufacturers is a key first step to creating the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). This article explains how protocol conversion addresses the challenges of connecting legacy equipment. [ + ]

Electricity meters come in many forms. Understanding features and capabilities, as well as the requirements of an application, can ensure that today's meter will meet tomorrow's requirements. [ + ]

In news from our northern neighbours, the US Department of Energy (USDE) has developed a tool to estimate the actual effect of smart grid technologies in terms of reduction of greenhouse gas and other emissions resulting from power production and usage. [ + ]

There is no denying that connected technology is powering innovation and business transformation, making organisations rethink the way they do business. [ + ]