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Telecommunications cabling infringement notices
Under the Telecommunications Act 1997, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for technical regulation of telecommunications customer equipment and customer cabling. [ + ]
2015 - a year of contention
2015 is shaping up to be a year of high drama as far as the workforce is concerned, as unions across the nation respond to job cut announcements and employment instability indicators. [ + ]
Tracking and tracing
Reducing overtime and saving on fuel consumption thanks to intelligent tracking and tracing technology. [ + ]
Opportunities abound in telemetry and automation
Changes and innovations in the world of local and wide area telemetry and automation are providing new opportunities for electrical and communications contractors.
[ + ]Understanding prefabricated modular data centres
It is no secret that prefab data centres offer a number of advantages, when compared to 'stick built' data centres, such as speed of deployment, predictability, scalability and life cycle cost. While the benefits of prefab data centres are well documented, there is a lack of common language and classification for prefabricated solutions - this has created confusion. [ + ]
IEEE to adopt HDBaseT standard for uncompressed HD multimedia content
The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing HDBaseT standard, and The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have announced the HDBaseT standard has been approved by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board for adoption as part of the organisation's standard portfolio. [ + ]
IEEE to adopt HDBaseT standard for uncompressed HD multimedia content
The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing HDBaseT standard, and The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have announced the HDBaseT standard has been approved by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board for adoption as part of the organisation's standard portfolio. [ + ]
Thin is in
With the decline in sales of personal computers and the rapid rise of cloud computing, many businesses are turning to thin clients.So what does this mean in terms of connectivity, cabling and power? Read on to find out. [ + ]
An industry in turmoil
It seems the NSW electricity industry is on the brink of revolt, with unions applying to Fair Work Australia for the right to take protected industrial action. [ + ]
Achieving first aid compliance with WHS regulations
The importance of first aid in the workplace cannot be overstated. In the event of an accident or medical emergency, the application of first aid can mean the difference between life and death. [ + ]
If the network is down, the production is down
With the growing use of Industrial Ethernet, in particular Profinet, in modern production facilities, operators are faced with a technology that opens up a host of new possibilities.
[ + ]iOS and Android OS attack threats
Akamai Technologies, provider of cloud services for delivering, optimising and securing online content and business applications, has released a new cybersecurity threat advisory through the company's Prolexic Security & Research Team (PLXsert). [ + ]
Grid energy storage market momentum continues
The momentum for grid storage technologies is building. This article discusses technologies under development and attempts to make some predictions about which of these technologies might affect the residential and commercial energy markets in the short term.
[ + ]The power of mobility: creating a smarter workforce in the field
As field-based working becomes increasingly complex and time-sensitive, mobile solutions can help businesses make better, more intelligent decisions. [ + ]
What next for the mobile phone?
AIMIA, the Digitial Industry Association for Australia, has released the independent findings of the Australian Mobile Phone Lifestyle Index (AMPLI). While the report focuses on consumer, rather than business, users, it provides valuable insight into trends regarding overall preferences. The survey is in its 10th iteration and the 2014 'special topic' is mobile phone use compared to tablet and PCs. [ + ]