While all Category 6A products must meet the same base set of specifications, they are surprisingly different in their physical properties and how well they deliver at the extremes of performance. [ + ]

Living in the age of mobility was supposed to make our lives easier and more flexible, but even with technology advances, running a mobile workforce creates a specific set of challenges for field service managers. [ + ]

There's no doubt that an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software package is a powerful tool for business and, according to research conducted by Telsyte and released by Epicor Software Corporation, more than 90% of Australian organisations have such a system. Why, then, did the study show that 66% of CIOs believe that less than half of the functionality provided by ERP is being used? [ + ]

Even professional users of rugged laptops, tablets and smartphones are sometimes unsure of what defines a 'rugged computer' and how the various tests to validate ruggedness are carried out. A truly rugged computer is so much more than just a normal computer wrapped in a tough outer case. [ + ]

As any contractor will tell you, 'time is money'. Persisting with tired old tools and outdated work methods hinders workers' productivity, either because they are tiring to use and slowing them down or because they are not benefiting from faster, smarter technologies that help them get more work done in less time. Either way, doing things the old way is eroding your bottom line. [ + ]

This year's National Salary Survey has been released by the Australian Institute of Management (AIM), and it shows that Australian organisations are losing employees to their competitors due to slower than normal wage growth. [ + ]

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft decision relating to price regulation for mobile network operators. The decision is the result of a public enquiry which commenced in May 2014. [ + ]

Low resistance measurements have many and diverse applications, from checking the condition of circuit breaker contacts to verifying the integrity of welded joints. Low resistance test sets are, however, available in an almost bewildering range of types. This article offers some useful advice on choosing the right test set for the application in hand. [ + ]

Today's enterprise workspaces are increasingly more social and flexible, and are subject to frequent reconfiguration and updating. To determine how structured cabling can best support flexible workplaces, Siemon recently analysed the cost and environmental impact of various structured cabling designs. Below are the findings. [ + ]

The rise in adoption of automation technologies presents significant opportunities for the electrical industry. However, with varying levels of customer understanding, it's challenging to determine how to capture a piece of this rapidly growing market. [ + ]

Power efficiency is hardly a new concern among data centre operators, but today's constrained budgets and corporate sustainability initiatives have combined to make energy usage minimisation more critical than ever. [ + ]

Infratech Industries has launched Australia's first floating solar system, which is estimated to generate 57% more power than fixed land-based systems. [ + ]

Last year, NSW Fair Trading issued a warning to consumers about the potential risk of using non-compliant electrical products, especially USB-style chargers. [ + ]

After a nationwide recall of faulty Infinity cables, only 15%* has been remediated. [ + ]

If you're after a simple way of determining how green your fleet is, look no further than the Green Vehicle Guide, a comparison website developed by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. [ + ]