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Power management for any weather conditions
Until recently, the increasingly widespread use of digital technology — including the emergence of the Internet of Things — means that well-regulated and reliable power is required in a wide variety of environments. Previously, the requirement for clean power supplies with protection from outages was largely limited to data centres and offices. [ + ]
Evolving energy
A discussion paper released by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) in May, titled 'Power Shift: A blueprint for a 21st century energy system', makes it clear that some pretty extensive modification is needed. [ + ]
Calls for protection of ARENA funding
Innovation will be stifled right across the clean energy sector if the Australian Parliament supports legislation to remove future grant funding available from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), according to a briefing paper released by the Clean Energy Council. [ + ]
Considering the customer
Field Service Business editor Dannielle Furness spoke with Darren Andrews, Director at GB Electrical. [ + ]
Protecting LED lighting from power surges
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. [ + ]
Preventive maintenance: more valuable than ever
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. [ + ]
LED tail-lights — why take the risk?
If you wouldn't mess with your computer motherboard, why would you consider adding LED tail-lights to a new light commercial vehicle? [ + ]
New telecoms architecture
A new project from the EU promises to improve telecommunications technology through the delivery of higher bit rates, resulting in lower-cost, faster access. [ + ]
There is no 'I' in software: why implementing an FSM solution is a team effort
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
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. [ + ]
Optimising cabling infrastructure
Shielded versus unshielded — which cable is best for your application? [ + ]
Current strategy no path to autonomy
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. [ + ]
Apprenticeships still the most valuable way to address skills shortages
It may surprise you to hear that the apprenticeship model in Australia has been around as long as European settlement — almost 230 years! [ + ]
New molecules will improve screen displays
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. [ + ]
Addressing IIoT challenges
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. [ + ]
